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An Australian-first study on young people’s use of violence towards intimate partners is seeking a new approach to interventions and support for victims and perpetrators, as experts warn of gaps undermining existing efforts. Early research shows 1 in 3 young Australians will experience intimate partner violence before they’re 18, with sexual violence, online abuse and … Continued
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NTEU is both appalled and concerned at the announcement made by the University of Divinity, to disestablish their School of Indigenous Studies, effectively immediately. The announcement to disestablish the School of Indigenous Studies was made on Thursday 18 July 2024, with the decision made to disestablish the School of Indigenous Studies being effective as of … Continued
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Unions are banding together for the first day of their landmark Fair Work Commission case that aims to stamp out wage theft of NDIS workers. The proceedings brought on by the ASU, AWU, HSU and UWU will kick off on Tuesday, with the unions fighting to stop NDIS providers from misclassifying their staff as … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs is holding a virtual public hearing on 23 July for its inquiry into improving the economic prosperity for First Nations Australians. The Committee will hear from leading financial organisations and Indigenous businesses and academics in New South Wales about how they support First economic opportunities for First … Continued
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This week the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will hold public hearings and site visits in Maningrida and Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), and Cairns, Queensland as part of its inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia. Committee Chair, Ms Kate Thwaites MP, said ‘we want all Australians to be able to participate in our democracy and … Continued
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Improved support and treatment for women experiencing serious physical and/or mental symptoms during menopause is the goal of innovative Monash University research. The cutting–edge program is assessing hormone level changes, the impact of menopause, and the possible benefits of testosterone treatment for issues like muscle deterioration and early heart failure. Professor Susan Davis, … Continued
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The 2024 HSC Study Guide has been released online and in print today, to support the state’s 78,000+ students preparing to sit exams later this year. NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) CEO Paul Martin said the release of the HSC Study Guide marks a significant milestone for students, parents and carers. “This week, the HSC … Continued
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Canberra: Microsoft has warned the world to prepare for Russian disinformation threats around the Paris Olympics due to open on 26 July. Last week, Australia’s Home Affairs Department demanded higher standards in government agencies for cyber defence against foreign influence and disinformation. At an International Webinar on 25 July, the Social Cyber Institute (SCI) will convene … Continued
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ActionAid welcomes the historic judgment of the court, which has declared that the Israeli Government’s continued occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful. The ICJ concluded that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in the occupied territory constitutes systematic discrimination, and that its legislation and measures in the West Bank and East Jerusalem breach international conventions … Continued
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For the new Electric Vehicle (EV) Centre of Excellence to best serve the interests of students and businesses, it must include the participation of independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. ITECA has welcomed the … Continued
