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New research – Older Australians tech-savvy and social; but 80% concerned about security of their personal info when online

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New research, by not-for-profit aged care provider Benetas, regarding technology use by older Australians has found that Aussie seniors are tech savvy and social but privacy and security concerns, not tech challenges, are their biggest limitations, with 17% of seniors having lost money from an online scam.   The Benetas Digital Inclusion & Cyber Safety Among Australian Seniors Research … Continued

Press Conference Alert: Thousands of delegates to attend Australia’s largest and oldest running Muslim Convention in Western Sydney

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Media Opportunity:Live interview of Australian Imams, VIP guests from around the world, volunteers, Muslim scholars, government officials and community leaders.    Address: Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens – Grand Ave, Rosehill NSW 2142 Date:  Friday 12th July @ 2pm   The 36th Annual Islamic Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the longest-running gathering of Australian Muslims … Continued

Press Conference Alert: Thousands gather in Western Sydney for Australia’s largest 3-day Muslim convention

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Media Opportunity:Live interview of Australian Imams, VIP guests from around the world, volunteers, Muslim scholars, government officials and community leaders.    Address: Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens – Grand Ave, Rosehill NSW 2142 Date:  Friday 12th July @ 2pm   Australia’s oldest annual Muslim conference gathering to discuss world peace initiatives and saving the world from destruction. … Continued

VITAL SMALL BUSINESS PROTECTIONS SAVED IN NEW BANKING CODE OF PRACTICE

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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says he welcomes the regulator’s decision to retain and enhance vital protections for small businesses in the new Banking Code of Practice. “A push by the banks to shrink the Code has been rejected and they must continue to include an explicit and detailed pledge … Continued

Press Conference Alert: Australian Largest Muslim Convention

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Media Opportunity:Live interview of Australian Imams, VIP guests from around the world, volunteers, Muslim scholars, government officials and community leaders.    Address: Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens – Grand Ave, Rosehill NSW 2142 Date:  Friday 12th July @ 2pm   Australia’s oldest annual Muslim conference gathering to discuss world peace initiatives and saving the world from destruction. … Continued

AUSTRALIAN SMALL BUSINESS AND FAMILY ENTERPRISE OMBUDSMAN’S WEBSITE NOW AVAILABLE IN MORE THAN 100 LANGUAGES

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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – www.asbfeo.gov.au – is now available in more than 100 languages to better assist migrant-led small and family business owners and managers. “One in three small businesses are run by people who were born overseas and our culture and local business communities are enriched by their … Continued

Majority of Australians Back Action to Track and Address Child Poverty

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Media release | Friday, 28 June 2024 Four in five Australians (83%) want the Federal Government to officially define and measure poverty levels, and for income support payments to be boosted to prevent children from living in poverty, according to new research by the Australia Institute. The Federal Government has no official definition or measure … Continued

SOME IMPORTANT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS

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Income tax cuts, a rise in the minimum wage, updated information on tax deductions and increased superannuation payments are among changes coming into effect on 1 July, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. “It is essential that small business owners and managers understand these changes,” Mr Billson said. “Business leaders … Continued