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- Federal Budget
- 17/03/2026
- 16:39
CGT discount inquiry report demands bold action on housing
The Senate inquiry report into the capital gains tax discount adds to mounting evidence that the investor tax break is making Australia’s housing crisis worse, with social housing advocates warning the federal government can not afford to delay reform. The report handed down on Tuesday highlighted that the CGT discount, in combination with negative gearing, is driving up home prices and worsening inequality, while foregoing much-needed revenue that could fund social housing. The report also included warnings against grandfathering and carving out exclusions for different assets in the reforms, which would worsen inequity and weaken the impact on housing affordability.…
- General News, Sport Recreation
- 17/03/2026
- 16:39
Allianz reveals under-pressure Australians are looking to football heroes for inspiration
Allianz Australia has today released new research, which shows that 68 per cent of surveyed Australians have faced adversity over the past twelve months,…
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- Education Training, Foreign Affairs Trade
- 17/03/2026
- 16:30
Education system at centre of public hearing on Building Asia Capability
TheHouse of Representatives Standing Committee on Educationwill hold a public hearing on 18 March 2026 as part of itsinquiry into building Asia capability in Australia through the education system and beyond. The hearing will bring together experts from the humanities and social sciences, language education, and international relations to explore how the Australian education system builds our understanding of and capability to engage with Asia. Committee ChairHon Tim Watts MPsaid, “Australia’s future in our region depends on our ability to understand it deeply and engage with it confidently.” “Humanities and language teaching experts who specialise in Asia understand the importance…
- Education Training, Union
- 17/03/2026
- 16:04
*** MEDIA ALERT *** NTEU strike protest rally press conference at University of Newcastle
**** MEDIA ALERT ****What:NTEU members from the University of Newcastle will strike for 24 hours and rally outside NUSpace. A press conference will be held prior to speeches.University of Newcastle staff are once again walking out of classrooms and lecture theatres to protest the failure of university management to reach a compromise on a new enterprise agreement.Who: NTEU Newcastle Branch President, Associate Professor Terry Summers, and other members of staff and students will address the media, staff and supporters.When: Wednesday, 18 March 2026Press conference: 12PMSpeeches: 12.30PMWhere: NUspace, Hunter St & Auckland St, NewcastleContact: Tom Carey 0437 553 333
- Education Training, Union
- 17/03/2026
- 14:56
Court victory confirms universities owe millions in backpay to casual academics
Thousands of casual academics are owed millions of dollars in backpay after a critical intervention from the National Tertiary Education Union led to a landmark court decision. The Full Federal Court has overturned a decision from last year, which found that award-covered casual academics could be required to perform effectively unlimited marking as part of the "rolled-up" hourly rate they receive for lecture and tutorial delivery. The appeal judgment confirmed universities cannot use casual lecture and tutorial pay rates as a bottomless pit for unlimited unpaid marking work. The NTEU successfully intervened in the appeal between the Fair Work Ombudsman…
- CharitiesAidWelfare, International News
- 17/03/2026
- 14:50
MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Charities Unite in Joint Appeal Amid Escalating Middle East Emergency
MEDIA RELEASE Australian Charities Unite in Joint Appeal Amid Escalating Middle East Emergency Appeal launched as humanitarian crisis escalates in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and the West Bank 17 March, 2026 Australia’s leading charities this morning held a major press conference to launch a joint Middle East Appeal aimed at raising millions of dollars in aid for people in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and the West Bank who are facing an escalating humanitarian crisis in the wake of the military action launched in the region in early March. According to the latest numbers from The International Organisation for Migration, in Lebanon alone…
- Business Company News
- 17/03/2026
- 14:48
Fuel shock and rate hike raises the pressures on businesses and households
17 March 2026 Fuel shock and rate hike raises the pressures on businesses and households CPA Australia warns today’s interest rate rise will deepen…
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- Human Resources, Mental Health
- 17/03/2026
- 14:29
Employers need to lift their game on mental health: Australians for Mental Health
Employers need to lift their game on mental health: Australians for Mental Health Australians for Mental Health is urging Australian businesses to lead the charge in dismantling damaging workplace culture, after it was revealed a third of hiring managers would not consider employing people with a history of mental illness. The Australian HR Institute surveyed hundreds of businesses, and found seven out of 10 were excluding candidates from certain groups, including those with a history of mental illness. The survey found 32% of employers would not consider hiring someone with a history of mental illness in 2026, up from 25%…
- Disability, Medical Health Aged Care
- 17/03/2026
- 14:12
Physical Disability Australia Proudly Introduces its New Logo and Website Rebrand.
As part of PDA’s 30th year celebrations, a new look was commissioned for both our logo and a refresh of our website to meet…
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