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- Employment Relations, Union
- 01/04/2026
- 17:01
HSU calls for targeted relief for essential workers as fuel crisis bites
The Health Services Union is calling on governments and employers to deliver immediate, targeted relief for health, aged care and disability workers during Australia's worsening fuel crisis. HSU National Secretary Lloyd Williams said the union's members were bearing a disproportionate share of the crisis, with no option to work from home. "These workers kept this country going through a pandemic, and they are doing it again now. They will turn up regardless. That’s the nature of the work," Mr Williams said. "But turning up is getting harder and more expensive by the day, and the people who depend on them…
- International News
- 01/04/2026
- 17:00
TOKYO SKYTREE to Host First Collaboration with “BLUE LOCK” from April 9 to July 6, 2026
TOKYO, Apr. 1, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ -- TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding "BLUE LOCK EPISODE SKY in TOKYO SKYTREE (R)," in the first collaboration between the tower and a popular TV anime featuring soccer, "BLUE LOCK," written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. The event will be held from Thursday, April 9, to Monday, July 6, 2026. Image of key visual: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108036/202603266385/_prw_PI2fl_BzC3TLKp.jpg Special website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/event/special/bluelock/ The 450-meter-high Tembo Galleria has an exhibition featuring the event's key visuals. Limited-edition goods that are only available at the event and special cafe menu items are…
- Crime, Information Technology
- 01/04/2026
- 16:49
Proposed Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission reforms to be reviewed
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) reform package, consisting of theAustralian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026and theAustralian Criminal Intelligence Commission (National Policing Information Charges) Bill 2026. The bills, which were introduced into the Parliament on 25 March 2026, would establish the ACIC under a new Act, aiming to clarify its role and enhance its ability to obtain, analyse, evaluate and communicate intelligence relevant to serious and organised crime. The bills are intended to give effect to the Australian Government’s response to the 2024Independent Review of the…
- Finance Investment, General News
- 01/04/2026
- 16:16
Proposed new powers to combat money laundering and terrorist financing to be reviewed
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of theAnti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2026. The Bill, which was introduced into the Parliament on 12 March 2026, would enable the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) to restrict or prohibit reporting entities from using high-risk mechanisms to provide designated services; amend the meaning of financing of terrorism to reference new offences for financing a state sponsor of terrorism; and make technical amendments.. Chair of the PJCIS,Senator Raff Ciccone, said: “Transnational serious and organised crime networks continue to…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/04/2026
- 14:57
Younger Australians with life-limiting illness falling through critical support gaps, palliative care sector warns
Younger Australians with life-limiting illness are being left without the basic support they need to die at home, with thousands each year missing out…
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- General News, Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/04/2026
- 14:26
Inquiry into access and affordability of medical specialists
TheHouse of RepresentativesStanding Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disabilitytodayannounced a new inquiry into access to and affordability of medical specialists in Australia. The inquiry will examine the availability, cost and equity of access to medical specialist services across Australia, including in metropolitan, regional and rural communities, and will consider the impacts on patients, families and the broader health system. Chair of the Committee,Dr Mike Freelander MP, said the inquiry would consider the growing challenges Australians face in accessing timely and affordable specialist care. “Access to medical specialists is critical to early diagnosis, effective treatment and better health outcomes. However,…
- Education Training, General News
- 01/04/2026
- 13:50
What makes the grade? Inquiry into educational attainment
TheHouse of Representatives Standing Committee on Educationhas launched an inquiry into the factors influencing educational attainment. The inquiry will consider any variations in educational achievement based on gender, cultural and linguistic diversity and socioeconomic status. It will also seek to identify the elements that drive differences in student engagement, participation and outcomes at all levels of the education system. Committee Chair,Hon Tim Watts MP, said the inquiry aims to build a clearer understanding of what drives educational achievement and where targeted improvements can make the greatest difference. ‘Educational attainment plays a critical role in shaping individual life outcomes and broader…
- Government Federal, Taxation
- 01/04/2026
- 13:05
ATO responds to impacts of high fuel costs
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recognises that high fuel costs are affecting some businesses and will provide targeted support to eligible businesses that are unable to meet their payment obligations for three months, until 30 June 2026: streamlined access to more flexible payment plan arrangements, including longer payment terms, no upfront payment, and access to general interest charge (GIC) remission where payment and lodgment conditions are met. remission ofGIC and other penalties: high fuel costs will be a relevant factor in consideration of additional requests for remission. support to vary pay as you go (PAYG) instalments where there has been…
- Foreign Affairs Trade, General News
- 01/04/2026
- 12:54
Treaties Committee recommends ratification of Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty)
The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of thePapua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty). The Pukpuk Treaty strengthens Australia’s defence partnership with our close neighbour, Papua New Guinea by elevating the status of our defence relationship to a formal Alliance. Once ratified, the Pupuk Treaty will form Australia’s third Alliance, following on from the signing of the Security Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America (ANZUS), over 70 years ago. Committee Chair,Lisa Chesters MPsaid: “The Pukpuk Treaty marks a significant achievement in Australia’s relationship with Papua…
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