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- 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…
- Building Construction, General News
- 01/04/2026
- 12:27
Public Works Committee supports redevelopment of Blamey Barracks
Today,Mr Tony Zappia MP, Chair of theParliamentary Standing Committee on Public Workspresented the Public Works Committee’s second report of 2026 to the House of Representatives. Report 2/2026 – Referral made in September 2025considers the proposed redevelopment of Blamey Barracks, Kapooka, New South Wales for a total estimated cost of $889.2 million (excluding GST). Following an inquiry during which the Committee had the opportunity to visit the Barracks and see firsthand the conditions of the site and question Department of Defence officials at public and in-camera hearings in Wagga Wagga, the Committee found that the proposed works will bring the Barracks…
- Finance Investment
- 01/04/2026
- 12:23
CHASING GOLD ON THE PODIUM AND IN THE BOARDROOM – ACCOUNTING PATHWAY SUPPORTS ELITE ATHLETES AND PERFORMERS
1 April 2026 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) are helping bridge the gap between sport, performance and study by supporting the next generation of accountants through its Elite Athletes and Performers Program (EAPP). CA ANZ’s EAPP helps athletes and performers manage their studies for the CA Program while balancing their busy training, competition and performance schedules. The program assists those training or competing at a national or international level, and offers eligibility to musicians, dancers, actors, poets, public speakers, debaters, athletes (alumni, emerging and developing) and coaches. CA ANZ Group Executive Education and Marketing Simon Hann said…
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- Results Statistics, RetailOnline Retail
- 01/04/2026
- 12:23
Blue Yonder Survey: Fewer Supply Chain Leaders Say Their Organisations Are Ready for the Future in 2026
Second annual report finds stark optimism divide among supply chain professionals as disruptions multiply and decision fatigue grows Blue Yonder, the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation, released its second annual Supply Chain Compass report today. The report provides a comprehensive view of the key strategic priorities of nearly 700 supply chain professionals across North America and Europe. The research found that fewer supply chain leaders believe they are ready for the future now (66%) than last year (73%). Amid widespread uncertainty, leaders’ top two priorities are improving efficiency and productivity and achieving faster, better decision-making. The report…
- Technology Innovation
- 01/04/2026
- 12:11
Global Beauty Market Grows 10% as AI and E-commerce Reshape Consumer Buying
Online sales outpace in-store by 6x as digital-first and AI-influenced commerce accelerates globally CHICAGO–BUSINESS WIRE– NielsenIQ (NYSE:NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, today…
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