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- Government Federal, Political
- 17/12/2024
- 15:54
***MEDIA ALERT: REPORT LAUNCH***
An expansion of Australia’s truth in political advertising (TiPA) laws is critical to address modern challenges in the digital and AI landscape, according to new research released today that shows overwhelming public support. The Susan McKinnon Foundation has supported Associate Professor Yee-Fui Ng to today release the final report on the operation and effectiveness of ‘truth in political advertising’ (TiPA) laws. The research builds on the interim report published in September 2024 and is based on 34 interviews with stakeholders in South Australia, the ACT (which had these laws in place for the first time at its recent election), NSW…
- Telecommunication
- 17/12/2024
- 15:48
Media Release – Regional telco review heaps further pressure on consumer code
Peak communications consumer body ACCAN has welcomed the findings of the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) 2024 report, particularly the call for action…
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- Human Resources, Industrial Relations
- 17/12/2024
- 15:28
INDUSTRIAL ACTION IS COMING TO QUEENSLAND’S BEACHES
Industrial action is coming to Queensland’s beaches after professional lifeguards overwhelmingly voted against the latest pay offer from Surf Lifesaving Queensland. This marks the second time beach lifeguards have voted against a bad offer from Surf Lifesaving Queensland in the past two months. Australian Workers’ Union Queensland Branch Secretary StaceySchinnerl said that it was timeSurf Lifesaving Queenslandpaid their workers what they deserve. “Surf Lifesaving Queensland is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results – it is the definition of insanity to be testing the resolve of our beach lifeguards so close to Christmas," said Ms…
- Education Training, Employment Relations
- 17/12/2024
- 15:20
Underpayment Not Wage theft: Union called out
The Australian higher education sector has pushed back on unions claims about governance and employment practices. The Executive Director of the Australia Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) Mr Laughton said that, “In relation to wage underpayment the vast majority of universities have self-reported wage errors to the Fairwork Ombudsman and established comprehensive programs to promptly repay outstanding monies with interest.” “Underpayment issues are typically caused by payment system/classification errors due to the complexity of the sector’s employment frameworks. This is not an excuse but a reason”. Mr Laughton said there were various examples of the Fair Work Ombudsman acknowledging the…
- Education Training, Government Federal
- 17/12/2024
- 15:18
Government Funding Bias in Skills Training Funding Disadvantages Students
An analysis of the latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals that government funding for skills training continues to favour public TAFE colleges over independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). According to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers, this funding bias limits student choice and access to quality, industry-aligned training options. According to theNCVER data, the total expenditure by the Australian, state and territory governments on skills training in 2023 was $6,546.4 million, reflecting a $600 million increase from 2022 and a…
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- Defence, Government Federal
- 17/12/2024
- 14:41
JCPAA publishes report of inquiry into Defence 2022-23 Major Projects Report
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has published its report into the 2022-23 Major Projects Report. Chair of the Committee, Hon Linda Burney MP said, ‘Now in its sixteenth year, the Major Projects Report (MPR) continues to be an important tool for Defence accountability and transparency. In 2022-23, the twenty projects contained in the MPR constitute around 31percent ($58.6 billion) of Defence’s total acquisition budget.’ The Committee examined a wide range of issues this year, including the reasons for the Auditor-General’s qualified conclusion and emphasis of matter. The Committee made four recommendations, which when implemented, will result in…
- Food Beverages
- 17/12/2024
- 13:32
Aussie avocado growers’ favourite Christmas recipes
All year Aussie avocado growers work hard to tend their orchards to ensure that their trees are healthy, that they flower successfully and produce…
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- Government Federal
- 17/12/2024
- 13:14
Committee reports on Australia’s efforts to advocate for the abolition of the death penalty
The Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) has tabled its report titledInquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The Chair of the Subcommittee,Ms Maria Vamvakinou MP, stated, “Most stakeholders to the inquiry noted that progress has been made globally towards the abolition of the death penalty.” “However, in the current challenging geopolitical conditions, there are signs that specific groups are more likely to face the threat of the death penalty. We also heard there is a risk for States to backslide. Progress cannot, therefore,…
- Environment
- 17/12/2024
- 13:10
COMPANY FINED $60,000 FOR BREACHES OF TYRE STORAGE GUIDELINES
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued two penalty notices totalling $60,000 and an official caution to a Western Sydney company for allegedly storing rubber waste tyres improperly and creating a serious fire hazard. During an inspection of the Clean Earth Tyre Recycling premises in June, EPA officers discovered the company was stockpiling waste tyres above its licence limits and storing them in a way that heightened the risk of fire. NSW Director of Operations Jacinta Hanemann said tyre stockpiles at the company’s St Marys waste facility did not comply with the Fire & Rescue NSW Guideline for Bulk…
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