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Businesses claiming to be Aboriginal to win work are raking in millions of dollars on Victorian building projects, the CFMEU Koori construction division warns. The practice – known as ‘black cladding’ – is rampant in the state’s construction industry. It involves businesses passing themselves off as majority Indigenous owned or controlled by using the names … Continued
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International migrants in Australia and beyond are at increased risk of HIV infection due to reduced access to a highly effective prevention measure, a world-first global review led by Monash University has found. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is up to 99 per cent effective in preventing HIV. The antiretroviral tablet is available by prescription and … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing today into the Agreement between Australia and the Republic of Serbia on Social Security. Committee Chair, Mr Josh Wilson MP said: ‘a social security agreement provides for two countries to share responsibility for paying social security benefits to people who move between countries.’ People who move between countries may … Continued
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NSW farm manager Claire Scott has been awarded the 2022 Rabobank Business Management Prize from a field of some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading farmers. Ms Scott, who manages bull preparation for the Angus seedstock business, Rennylea, near Culcairn, NSW, was recognised with the award for the business plan she developed for her … Continued
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In a survey of 307 HR professionals, The Australian HR Institute (AHRI) shared that almost half of HR professionals (49%) surveyed said that their organisation lacked focus on DEI, with DEI initiatives in Australia focused largely on gender disparity, while less emphasis placed on under-represented groups such as culturally and linguistically diverse groups, people living … Continued
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The rumours are true, modern couples are delaying marriage. Is it good, is it bad? Is it a sign that newer generations are carving out traditions of their own? In 1960, 24 was the average age woman was married by. Today, the median age for marriage sits at 27 for women. It’s no longer … Continued
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Charles Darwin University (CDU) has made significant progress in the rankings of top universities established within the last 50 years. In the latest 2023 rankings, CDU secured the 60th position, a substantial improvement from its previous ranking of 104th among universities worldwide established less than 50 years ago. CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman credited this … Continued
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Celebrations for NAIDOC Week at Charles Darwin University (CDU) kicked off with a victory early this week, as First Nations students took home the trophy in the basketball final at the Indigenous Nationals games. The CDU team went head-to-head with the University of Sydney, coming out on top with a 19-15 win. CDU First Nations … Continued
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AHISA MEDIA RELEASE 4 July 2023 The Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) has welcomed the report of a federal parliamentary inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm. AHISA’s CEO, Dr Chris Duncan, said all members of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social and Legal Affairs, … Continued
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5 July 2023 Music workers and revellers say sexual violence is being normalised in Melbourne’s clubs and venues, a Monash University study finds. The report Examining Sexual Violence in the Music City of Greater Melbourne reveals groping and general harassment is common place in venues across the renowned music city of Greater Melbourne. The report … Continued
