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NTEU warns against Dutton’s proposed “unprecedented level of ministerial intervention” into learning

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Peter Dutton’s shadow education minister Sarah Henderson has revealed that Peter Dutton wants to get his hands on university and school curricula with Trump-style intervention into teaching.   Today’s Australian newspaper reports that a Dutton government would implement “an unprecedented level of ministerial intervention in course content”.   A Dutton government would task TEQSA, the body … Continued

BUDGET CONTINUES TARGETED RELIEF AS SMALL BUSINESSES HOPE FOR RECOVERY

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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s 2025-26 Federal Budget was ‘the sequel’ to last year’s, offering modest targeted measures to help small and family business deal with specific current pain points and headwinds. The Ombudsman said that struggling small businesses will have to look to and hope for election … Continued

ACCC SUPERMARKET INQUIRY HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR CONTINUING VIGILIANCE TO SUPPORT FAIRNESS

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Supermarket Inquiry report confirms that the supermarket sector is highly concentrated and unduly challenging for small business suppliers, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. Mr Billson welcomed the release of the ACCC’s report and expressed encouragement at the Government’s continuing focus on the harms arising … Continued

DENTISTS CALL FOR MORE CLARITY AROUND PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES

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24.03.25 DENTISTS CALL FOR MORE CLARITY AROUND PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES RADIO GRABS ATTACHED TO RELEASE THE NATION’S PEAK DENTAL BODY is calling for more transparency around the muddy waters of private health insurance to bring clarity to around 15 million Australian policyholders. The call from the Australian Dental Association (ADA) comes hot on the heels … Continued

CoastSnap offers unique look at Cyclone Alfred’s beach impact

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People can contribute to Cyclone Alfred beach recovery efforts through a citizen science photo project founded by UNSW researchers called CoastSnap. As parts of Australia’s east coast get on with the clean-up from Cyclone Alfred, there’s a simple way anyone can take part in coastal recovery, thanks to a project started by UNSW researchers. There are … Continued

Queensland’s Jewish & Muslim Leaders Showcase Unity During Ramadan

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Media Opportunities: LIVE interview of Australian Imams, National President, Proud Aussie Muslims, Volunteers, Youth & more.   Learn about Fasting  | See Interfaith Leaders Unite   |  Experience the Ramadan Atmosphere  |  Iftar Dinner | Mosque Tour  Logan Iftar: Uniting Faiths Amid Global Divisions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEQueensland, Australia – 24.02.2025 As global divisions and religious tensions … Continued

TRADIES AND SUB-CONTRACTORS TO BE PAID ON TIME AND IN FULL, IN ‘FAIRER GO’ FOR CONSTRUCTION

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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) is encouraged by the Australian Government’s response to the Murray Review of Security of Payment Laws, and welcomes the announcement of further action to help ensure tradies and subcontractors are paid on time.   Mr Billson said the Government’s commitment to extend protections against unfair business practices … Continued

ANGLICARE SYDNEY COMMENT ON MEAGRE INCREASE TO JOBSEEKER

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20 March 2025   ANGLICARE SYDNEY COMMENT ON MEAGRE INCREASE TO JOBSEEKER   Anglicare Sydney is disappointed in the meagre increase to JobSeeker announced today.     Anglicare Sydney has seen demand for its food and financial assistance services increase by 25% over the past year, illustrating how cost of living is pushing people to … Continued

NEEDLESS HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS FOR THOUSANDS OF SENIORS AS GOVERNMENT REFUSES TO FUND THEIR DENTAL CARE

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19.03.25 NEEDLESS HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS FOR THOUSANDS OF SENIORS AS GOVT REFUSES TO FUND THEIR DENTAL CARE   RADIO GRABS ATTACHED TO RELEASE   THE GOVERNMENT’S REFUSAL to fund basic dental care for older Australians is costing them dearly in good oral health, while also wasting millions of taxpayer dollars from unnecessary hospitalisations of seniors. The … Continued

Noor Mosque Annual Ramadan Dinner

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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Adelaide is holding it’s Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner and Interfaith Symposium “Fasting in My Religion” at Noor Mosque in Adelaide’s Southern Suburbs on Sunday, 23 March 2025 at 6:00 PM. Various Faith leaders from across Adelaide will gather and speak on the topic of fasting from their religious practices. The keynote speaker … Continued