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- Manufacturing, Union
- 17/09/2026
- 15:20
New laws strengthen defence against damaging import surges
MEDIA RELEASE 17 September 2026 New laws strengthen defence against damaging import surges Australia will have a new weapon to defend local jobs and production from damaging import surges, after new trade laws passed Federal Parliament today. The Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026 moves safeguard investigations out of the Productivity Commission and into Australia’s specialist trade remedies body. The Anti-Dumping Commission will become the Australian Trade Remedies Commission, bringing safeguards, anti-dumping and countervailing investigations under one roof. The Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union, working with fellow manufacturing unions the AMWU and AWU, has campaigned for the change for more…
- Government VIC, Oil Mining Resources
- 17/09/2026
- 14:43
CCAA and CCF Call for Action as Victorian Fuel Costs Climb
Key Facts: Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) and Civil Contractors Federation Victoria (CCF Victoria) are calling for urgent clarification on fuel-cost relief across Victoria's Big Build programme, with Melbourne diesel prices having risen by almost 57 per cent since late February 2022.The organisations have written jointly to the Victorian Premier seeking an urgent meeting after a member reported that Suburban Connect stated all Big Build projects have been directed not to provide fuel-cost relief unless contracts expressly include a rise-and-fall mechanism.CCAA and CCF Victoria argue that the absence of a rise-and-fall clause in legacy fixed-price contracts is precisely why…
- Community
- 17/09/2026
- 14:39
The Nutbush is taking over regional Victoria – all in the name of cancer research
Key Facts: Hundreds of people are set to gather at the Horsham Showgrounds on Sunday 27 September at 1.00 pm to perform the Nutbush,…
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- Environment
- 17/09/2026
- 13:59
New report reveals the hidden cash in Australia’s trash
17 September2026 New report reveals the hidden cash in your trash A new report released today reveals that up to $330m could be unlocked from the nation’s garbage each year with simple changes to Australia's recycling system. The report found that aligning the nation’s patchwork of kerbside recycling and packaging design to the needs of the manufacturing sector would generate a consistent stream of higher quality recycled material for use in the nation’s factories and export markets, saving cost and stimulating up to $2.6 billion investment each year. Economist Stephen Koukoulas, who did the economic analysis for the Soft Plastic…
- Finance Investment, Taxation
- 17/09/2026
- 12:50
TPB provides guidance on reforms to sanctions powers
TheTreasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026 has received Royal Assent, providing for an enhanced sanctions framework for the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). The TPB haspublished information about the new sanctions powers that will enable the TPB to respond more effectively to serious misconduct and non-compliance by registered tax practitioners and unregistered entities. The reforms provide the TPB with additional powers to ensure compliance action under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) is proportionate to the seriousness of the conduct, while continuing to support tax practitioners who meet their professional and ethical…
- Government Federal, Taxation
- 17/09/2026
- 12:49
‘Land banking’ foreign investor busted by ATO
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on foreign investors who break Australia’s strict foreign investment rules by ‘land banking’ vacant land. On Tuesday, the Federal Court of Australia found that Guno Handojo breached the development conditions attached to their foreign investment approval after failing to construct a residential dwelling on vacant land within the required timeframe of 4 years, and ordered a penalty of $370,000. ATO Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Moltisanti welcomed the outcome and said that this action demonstrates the ATO’s commitment to ensure compliance by foreign investors. ‘Foreign investors and their representatives need to understand that buying…
- Environment, Government QLD
- 17/09/2026
- 12:30
MEDIA RELEASE: Crisafulli delivers for the USA, not for Queenslanders
17 September 202 The Queensland Government is moving to weaken community rights about mining decisions at the same time as Far North Queensland minerals…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, Women
- 17/09/2026
- 12:27
Dr Tass Warns Exosome Therapy Is Following the Same Path as Peptides: Popular Before the Evidence Is Ready
Key Facts: Dr Tass Cosmetic and Skin Clinics warns that patient demand for exosome therapy is outpacing both regulatory oversight and sourcing standards, raising…
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- Emergency Services, Government NSW
- 17/09/2026
- 12:10
RFSA MEMBERS REV UP FOR FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION
Thursday, 17 September 2026 (Eds: RFSA President Scott Campbell available for interview) Rural Fire Service volunteers (RFS) are set to be celebrated at a Family Day at the award-winning The Depot car museum in Deniliquin this Sunday. The Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA) will provide free lunch and entry to The Depot for volunteers and their families, providing some well-deserved R&R for members. The Depot boasts a historic vehicle and memorabilia collection, providing visitors with an immersive experience amongst family-friendly interactive displays and activities. RFSA President Scott Campbell said Family Days recognised the immense value of volunteers and were a…
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