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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
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National violence prevention organisation Our Watch has welcomed some new investment in women’s safety and gender equality measures in the Federal Budget and has reiterated the significant government leadership required to keep women safe. Chief Executive Officer Patty Kinnersly said the Budget builds on important work already being done but there is an opportunity for … Continued
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Farmers for Climate Action, representing some 8200 farmers across Australia, has cautiously welcomed measures in the Federal budget. These measures include: More than $63 million for Climate Action in agriculture $1 billion for the Solar Sunshot program to make solar panels in regional Australia CEO Natalie Collard said: “We need serious pollution reduction … Continued
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Women’s Legal Services Australia says the 2024-25 Federal Budget is a step backwards for legal services that support Australian women fleeing violence. Women’s legal services play a crucial role in supporting women to leave violent and abusive relationships, engage with legal processes, and manage safety risks that often escalate post-separation. The Budget included a very … Continued
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The 2024 Australian Government Budget contains some significant outcomes to support workforce skilling, reskilling and upskilling; however, its focus on the provision of skills training is where the Budget could have been stronger. That’s the view of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international … Continued
