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STATEMENT ON INVESTIGATION BY THE NINE NEWSPAPERS: HIZB UT-TAHRIR MUST BE URGENTLY BANNED

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  According to this investigation, Hizb ut-Tahrir – banned in Germany, and proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the United Kingdom – has led national boycotts of Jewish-owned businesses and incited violent protests in Caulfield that required a synagogue to be evacuated; they have infiltrated Australia’s leading university, are glorifying terrorism and distributing extremist material, and … Continued

Australian Red Cross Appoints Andrew Colvin AO APM as New CEO

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13th June 2024: Australian Red Cross has today announced the appointment of Andrew Colvin AO APM as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer following an extensive recruitment process.  Australian Red Cross President Charles Burkitt said he and the Board are looking forward to welcoming Mr Colvin to the organisation.  “Mr Colvin’s proven leadership and deep understanding of … Continued

700 experts gather in Brisbane to discuss future pandemics, climate change and health, immunisation, and disease control

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Media alert Public Health Association of Australia 11 June 2024 The latest research into fields like preventing future pandemics, how climate change harms human health, and progress of the Australian Centre for Disease Control will be discussed at a major conference starting in Brisbane today. More than 700 people will attend the three-day Communicable Diseases … Continued

Bushfire survivors call out Peter Dutton’s abandonment of communities on the frontline of climate change

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June 8, 2024 BUSHFIRE SURVIVORS FOR CLIMATE ACTION (BSCA) has spoken out in response to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s statements in The Australian today that the Federal Liberal Party would dump Australia’s interim emissions reduction targets. The organisation, founded and led by bushfire survivors, has labelled the move reckless and devastating. “Here we are watching … Continued

Minimum wage increase fails to erase post-pandemic losses

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Media release | Monday, 3 June 2024 Today’s 3.75% increase in the national minimum wage and Modern Awards provides a badly needed income boost for Australia’s lowest-paid workers, and will help to prevent a possible recession by supporting stronger consumer spending. However, it barely keeps up with inflation and fails to repair the loss in … Continued

AUTISTIC PRIDE DAY 2024 SYMPOSIA SESSIONS, SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS

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Following the groundbreaking success of last year’s inaugural event, the Autistic Pride Day Symposium is returning this June with an expanded vision, reaching both Melbourne and Sydney.    This significant, Autistic-led symposium promises to be a vibrant celebration of neurodiversity, empowerment, and community. With Melbourne hosting the event on June 8 and Sydney following on … Continued

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  31 May 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Becc Chave. ABC Radio SA South East   Subject: 3G switch-off warning for small business   Becc Chave Australia’s 3G networks are closing down. You still got a bit of time before this does start impacting you, but it … Continued

Susan McKinnon Foundation appoints Mike Baird as inaugural CEO

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The Susan McKinnon Foundation (SMF) has today announced a significant new chapter with the appointment of former NSW Premier Mike Baird AO as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, and Holly Kramer as Chair. SMF founders Grant Rule and Sophie Oh said Mr Baird, in this new role will significantly scale the Foundation’s activity in the … Continued