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27 March 2024 Releasing its supplementary Budget submission, Finding Australia’s missing tradies: Harnessing our skilled migrant workforce, Master Builders Australia has today made recommendations to help migrants navigate complex and unnecessary barriers to work in the industry. The building and construction industry needs more workers if we are going to build 1.2 million homes … Continued
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Later today, Community Legal Centres Australia will launch its latest snapshot of the sector at Parliament House, revealing that local community legal services nationwide are being forced to turn away 1,000 people every day. The report, A sector in crisis, documents the overwhelming demand faced by legal assistance services, as well as the workforce crisis … Continued
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Vasey RSL Care Welcomes Federal Opposition Treasurer Angus Taylor’s Visit to The V Centre Vasey RSL Care, a leading ex-service accommodation provider in Australia, was pleased to host the Federal Opposition Treasurer Angus Taylor to The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program last week. The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program provides crucial support to veterans who … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia is calling on the federal government to fully fund a wage rise for aged care workers arising from today’s decision in the Fair Work Commission. The FWC is due to hand down its decision on the Aged Care Work Value Case at 2pm today. Catholic Health Australia strongly supports the full 25 … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia has urged the government to swiftly implement the recommendations of the Aged Care taskforce announced today to create a more sustainable and better quality aged care sector for older Australians. The taskforce has recommended greater personal contributions to the cost of accommodation and daily living expenses for those who can afford … Continued
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The federal government must lift pay and improve housing affordability to fix the critical workforce shortage in aged care, according to Catholic Health Australia. Last year the Albanese Government fully funded the Fair Work Commission’s interim 15 per cent minimum wage rise for direct care workers, head chefs and lifestyle officers, assisting the sector to … Continued
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Smart Energy Council Chief Executive, John Grimes has launched Smart Energy 2024 in Sydney today, Australia’s premier solar, storage and smart energy event. The event will feature more than 100 exhibitors and more than 10,000 delegates across two days at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. Mr Grimes said the event brought together all parts … Continued
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After an extensive journey from inception to construction, The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program celebrates its official opening today (21 February). Local Federal Member for Jagajaga, Kate Thwaites MP, a champion of the project, officiated the inauguration ceremony, marking a significant milestone in veteran support initiatives. The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program is a … Continued
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As pressure mounts on the federal government to wind back property investor tax breaks, a national housing campaign is calling for the handouts to be scrapped entirely. In its pre-budget submission, Everybody’s Home has urged the government to abolish negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount to make housing in Australia fairer and … Continued
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Responding to reports around proposals to change negative gearing, Master Builders Australia says this is a timely reminder as to why proposed changes to negative gearing have been dropped in the past. “Prior to the 2019 election Master Builders had modelled ALP policies to change negative gearing and capital gains tax arrangements,” said Master Builders … Continued
