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- Government Federal, Immigration
- 17/09/2026
- 17:11
‘No-brainer’: Skilled migration reforms must go hand-in-hand with skills recognition
The federal government's skilled migration reforms will not deliver their full economic and workforce benefits unless Australia also fixes the system that enables qualified migrants to use their skills once they arrive, an advocacy coalition says. In an address to the National Press Club today, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced plans for a redesigned skilled migration points test, giving greater priority to occupations in areas such as construction, healthcare, teaching, agriculture and trades. Activate Australia's Skills Campaign Director Dane Moores welcomed the government's focus on addressing workforce shortages but said attracting the skills Australia needs is only half the…
- Government Federal
- 17/09/2026
- 17:07
PROPOSED CHANGES TO AGED CARE ASSESSMENT TOOL WELCOMED, BUT LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS STILL NEEDED
MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 17 September 2026 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) welcomes the tabling of an amendments bill in Parliament today establishing an escalation pathway for older people in exceptional circumstances where there are disputes over decisions made by the aged care Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT). The IAT uses an online algorithm to determine funding levels for older people under the Support at Home program and has been the subject of ongoing concerns raised by older people, advocates and sector stakeholders. OPAN CEO Craig Gear welcomed the legislative move but warned that further work is needed to resolve longstanding…
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- Entertainment, Media
- 17/09/2026
- 17:00
ICONIC AUSSIE CHRISTMAS EVENT SWITCHES TO NINE
ICONIC AUSSIE CHRISTMAS EVENT SWITCHES TO NINE Carols in the Domain joins Nine in new multi-year broadcast partnership One of Australia’s most enduring Christmas…
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- Games Gaming, Information Technology
- 17/09/2026
- 16:55
ROG Celebrates 20 Years of Gaming Innovation at ROG Lab Sydney 2026
Key Facts: · ROG Lab returns to Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium, Darling Harbour, Sydney on 26-27 September 2026 for a free, open-to-public celebration of…
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- Foreign Affairs Trade, International News
- 17/09/2026
- 16:28
REACTION: Red Lines Legislation
In response to today’s announcement that the Australian Government has voted against referring the Red Lines legislation to a Senate inquiry, Oxfam Australia Executive Lead of Public Engagement, Rod Goodbun said: “We are disappointed that the Government has chosen not to support further parliamentary scrutiny of this important legislation. “Australia must ensure its weapons, money and trade do not contribute to genocide, war crimes or other serious violations of international law. “Parliamentary scrutiny is an important part of making sure our laws reflect Australia’s international obligations. We urge the Government to support a proper examination of the Red Lines legislation,…
- Industrial Relations
- 17/09/2026
- 16:04
Keeping young workers safe during school holidays
Workforce Inspectorate Victoria (WIV) will be conducting inspections of businesses these school holidays to ensure young workers are being employed safely and to help employers comply with the law. WIV will conduct inspections in the retail and hospitality sectors, where children under 15 are most likely to be employed during the holidays. Common risks associated with child employment in these industries include; burns from cooking equipment, cuts from knives, manual handling injuries and insufficient supervision. Businesses hiring children under 15 must hold a child employment licence and follow strict conditions covering: The type of work children can perform Supervision requirements…
- General News
- 17/09/2026
- 16:00
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Launches Inbound Tourism Website Developed by TCVB to Connect Tokyo and Northern Kanto Prefectures of Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma
TOKYO, Sept. 17, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ -- - Website Introduces Journeys through Cities, Natural Beauty, History and Hot Springs Just 1-2 Hours by Train from Tokyo - The Tokyo Metropolitan Government launched a new official website on Monday, September 14, 2026, operated by the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) in collaboration with the three prefectures of northern Kanto -- Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma -- to encourage international visitors to travel around Japan with Tokyo as their starting point. Image of Tokyo and Northern Kanto Prefectures: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M109217/202609165991/_prw_PI1fl_3x7Itm1D.png In addition to introducing major attractions in Tokyo, the iconic gateway to Japan,…
- Immigration
- 17/09/2026
- 15:44
New population data proves Australia is growing for broke, following immigration debate.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that Australia’s population expanded by 392,700 in the year to 30 March 2026, 292,100 of which from net oversees migration, lifting population towards 28 million, which was passed in early June 2026. Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) observes that Australia’s infrastructure and natural environment remain under severe, worsening pressure as immigration driven population growth continues to boost total numbers by 1 million people every 30 months. SPA experts are available for further comment: Peter Strachan – National President, Sustainable Population Australia Contact Peter after 06:30am AWST at: [email protected] or 0412 400 952A recent short…
- 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…
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