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QYAC Board to consider flying of Palestinian flag on Minjerribah

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The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) has respectfully lowered a Palestinian flag which had been erected on Minjerribah before a meeting of the Board to consider and finalise the matter.   The flag had been flown alongside the Aboriginal flag in Goompi since the conflict in Gaza began in October last year and was taken-down … Continued

First Nations leaders share knowledge and ambition for collaborative climate action in Canberra

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Tomorrow, First Nations-led organisations and climate advocates from across Australia join a gathering of 260+ public and private sector leaders from every corner of society at the third Better Futures Forum (10-11 September), including: Uncle Ray Minniecon, Indigenous Peoples’ Organisation Australia Co-Chair Caleb Adams, sustainable investment specialist and proud Wulli Wulli man Tishiko King, ocean … Continued

Government snubs Senate Committee

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The federal government is snubbing a Senate committee with a headlong rush to cap the number of international students wishing to study at Australia’s universities. The committee is inquiring into the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill. The matter was referred to it by the Senate on May 16 this year … Continued

Australian Government Intensifies Its Assault On International Education Sector Jobs

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  The Australian Government has intensified its attack on jobs in the international education sector, releasing details of the proposed 2025 caps on the number of international skills training students last Friday.  The peak body representing independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), higher education and international education providers, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), has … Continued

Electoral Matters Committee considers civics education beyond the classroom

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This week the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will hold two public hearings as part of its inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia on Wednesday, 11 September and Friday, 13 September 2024. Committee Chair, Senator the Hon Carol Brown said ‘as this inquiry continues, a key theme has been the importance of civics education outside the classroom setting. … Continued

Patient Safety Global Ministerial Summit Recognizes PSMF Founder Joe Kiani

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Patient Safety Movement Foundation Opens 11th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit IRVINE, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– Global leaders in patient safety gathered for day one of the 11th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit to spotlight the most critical issues affecting patient safety. Held on the UC Irvine campus for the first … Continued

Council of Capital City Lord Mayors highlight economic loss to Australia’s largest cities from international student caps

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The Lord Mayors of Australia’s largest capital cities have expressed concern over unintended consequences of the Federal Government’s proposal to introduce a cap on international students. International students contribute significantly to the Australian economy. Our capital cities, as the primary hubs for these students, benefit directly through increased demand for retail, transportation, and other services, … Continued

Edith Cowan University council resignations raise serious questions

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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has demanded Edith Cowan University give a full explanation of a raft of resignations from the university council. It was reported this week that four members of the council had quit.  The resignations came after the governing body elected a new chancellor while student elections were taking place and … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE FUNDING

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $4.7 billion package to fund frontline and legal services supporting women and children experiencing family violence, through new agreements with the states and territories.   La Trobe University experts are available to discuss gender-based violence in Australia and globally and how we are tracking to meet targets, as well … Continued