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###PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY### A coalition of WA housing peak bodies, frontline services and young people (YACWA and YHAC, Shelter WA, WACOSS, WAAEH, Mission Australia WA, Vinnies WA, and Indigo Junction) will launch their joint pre-budget submission to end youth homelessness, and reveal shocking statistics on the supply and demand for youth crisis beds in Perth. … Continued
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BELÉM, BRAZIL, Friday 14 November 2025 — In response to calls for a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap at COP30, Dr Simon Bradshaw, COP31 Lead at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, said: “Phasing out fossil fuels is fundamental to protecting everything we love and depend upon. Without real action on this front, we will soar past 1.5°C … Continued
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Willoughby City Council has officially launched the 2025 Wildlife Storybook, a vibrant collection of stories, poems and artwork created by local Year 5 students. Hundreds of students from all 11 local primary schools took part, researching local wildlife, learning about native species and exploring the challenges they face. A selection of students from each school … Continued
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The Justice Reform Initiative welcomes the news of the establishment of a new NSW Select Committee on Youth Justice — a significant step toward addressing the underlying drivers of youth offending and strengthening community safety across the state. The motion, carried with cross-party support, was introduced by the Shadow Minister for Youth Justice the Hon. … Continued
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The Super Members Council (SMC) is calling for stronger protections to prevent consumer harm in high-risk super switching to avoid a repeat of what ASIC has described as a “catastrophe”. It is clear additional consumer safeguards are needed to protect Australians’ super savings – and SMC seeks to work with other system stakeholders in … Continued
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The State Government’s attempt to slash weekly support payments to traumatised workers has been sent packing by the Upper House, prompting fresh union calls to put dignity and compassion at the heart of any further reform efforts. An attempt to to hike the whole person impairment threshold at which a psychologically injured worker receives … Continued
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The below can be attributed to Act for Kids Executive Director of Service, Strategy and Growth – Tom McIntyre “Today’s announcement of a national system to track the criminal history of people holding a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a crucial step forward in protecting Australian children. Act for Kids has long advocated for … Continued
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The Liberal Party’s decision to abandon the commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 puts people, communities and the environment at risk. This threat is most acute for people and communities experiencing disadvantage, who have least capacity to prepare, adapt and recover from extreme weather events, ACOSS says. “This withdrawal from the emissions commitment, as … Continued
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The Liberal Party has agreed to formally abandon its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, following a vote in which a majority of members supported removing the target. A Monash expert is available to speak on this announcement and what it means for the Liberal Party, including Sussan Ley’s leadership. Available for comment: Associate … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER, 2025 THE LIBERAL-NATIONAL COALITION’S reported plan to abandon Australia’s net zero target is a dangerous retreat from reality that would unleash more climate pollution and higher power bills if ever put into practice, says the Climate Council. Walking away from net zero aligns with more than 3°C of global heating … Continued
