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Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (Medical Deans) welcomes the recognition of the financial impact that clinical placements have on students, especially in the midst of cost-of-living and accommodation cost rises. The introduction of the Commonwealth Prac Payment for those studying nursing, midwifery, and social work, is a positive development. However limiting the payment to … Continued
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The 2024 Federal Budget represents the continuation of some critical programs within the palliative care sector, however the opportunity for bolder, deeper change has been kicked further down the road. “The two-year funding extension for the Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care (CPiAC) measure is a $25 million investment that has been welcomed by the sector,” says Camilla … Continued
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Federal Budget Media Release 16/05/2024 The federal budget attempts to appease struggling households with a few hand-outs, while maintaining the underlying drivers of per capita recession, says Sustainable Population Australia president Peter Strachan. “The main reason Australia’s post-Covid inflation is more persistent than in other developed countries is our run-away population growth, sending rents … Continued
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*The Gender Lens, which provides insights and a detailed commentary on the 2024-25 Federal Budget, will be available from 27 May 2024 via nfaw.org. CANBERRA – The National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW) acknowledges the strides made in the 2024 Federal Budget towards advancing gender equality, as announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. While celebrating notable … Continued
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15 May 2024 Important steps for a sustainable future taken in Federal Budget Australia’s peak accounting body Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) says several initiatives announced as part of last night’s Federal Budget are important steps in providing the sector the resourcing and focus it needs as we transition … Continued
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The Albanese Government is making progress toward addressing modern slavery issues in our region, whilst overall aid budget funding continues to stall in this Federal Budget. Aid Budget Funding The aid budget goes up $193 million to $4.961billion but remains static at 0.19% of Gross National Income (GNI). According to analysis by @ACFID, the total … Continued
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The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) voices its strong concern regarding the absence of representatives from independent higher education providers on the newly formed Australian Universities Accord Implementation Advisory Committee. This significant oversight occurs as the Australian Government embarks on sweeping reforms that will reshape the landscape of higher education in Australia. Independent … Continued
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The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) acknowledges the housing investments made in the 2024 Federal Budget. However, we express profound disappointment at the government’s failure to uphold commitments crucial to strengthening the housing sector. The Joint Council agreed upon a housing sector strengthening plan in 2022. Subsequently, the Albanese Government reaffirmed this commitment when … Continued
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The 2024 Federal Budget’s investment to support the employment of more apprentices and trainees has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. The Australian Government is providing an additional $265.1 million over four years in financial support for … Continued
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Following a suite of measures in last year’s Federal budget to reform our ailing primary care system this budget risks losing any momentum gained in the past 12 months. AHPA Chief Executive Officer Bronwyn Morris-Donovan is disappointed this budget does not deliver for Australians with chronic and complex conditions. “Consumers are stuck with … Continued
