On Monday 24 November, the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index will be released.
For an embargoed copy of the report, and access to an interactive dashboard showing the affordability of Melbourne suburbs and regional Victoria, or to arrange an interview, please email: [email protected]
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The passage of the Allan Government’s new laws to sentence children as adults, exposing them to possible life imprisonment for some crimes, marks a tragic turning point for all Victorians. Passing the bill on the final sitting day of the year, the Parliament heard opposition from a number of MPs who shared the widespread view of experts and sector voices that these laws will fail to reduce crime, will fail to improve community safety, and will cause enormous harm to Victorian children, families and communities. Justice Reform Initiative Chair Robert Tickner AO said the legislation was fatally flawed and would…
Specialist Fees Denying Patient Access to Care: Time to Act “Reports that specialist fees are skyrocketing and reducing access of patients to specialist care are very concerning and long in the making” said Dr Tim Woodruff, President, Doctors Reform Society. “The Federal Government has been very slow to act on this issue despite repeated advice””, said Dr Woodruff. “We have long recommended dedicated federal funding to state governments to be used specifically to increase their specialist outpatient facilities, with the amount based on measured need in the community. We have also recently recommended that community specialist medical centres should be…
Heritage Fleet Warns of Imminent Eviction Crisis in Docklands Centuries of maritime history at risk as Development Victoria provides no viable alternative The Victorian Heritage Fleet has issued an urgent warning that Melbourne is on the brink of losing its most significant collection of working heritage vessels, after months of stalled negotiations and no suitable relocation option being provided by Development Victoria (DV). The Alma Doepel, Steam Tug Wattle and Enterprize — vessels with 120+ years of collective history and thousands of volunteer hours behind them — face a forced eviction from Docklands with nowhere to go, despite being invited…
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