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95% of Australians overseas want to come home, but lack clear pathway to return

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Barriers for Australians coming home from overseas have been highlighted in a report released today by Advance Global Australians.  The Advance Global Australians Report 2025 delves into the experiences, opinion and intentions of Australians living abroad and those who have recently returned home. The study was conducted by the not-for-profit organisation, Advance Global Australians in partnership with … Continued

Reframing climate stories: Monash podcast amplifies community voices from the Indo-Pacific

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As COP29 negotiations continue in Baku, Monash University’s award-winning podcast, What Happens Next?, launches a timely two-part series examining how better storytelling and community-led solutions transform climate action across the Indo-Pacific region. The series examines how storytelling shapes our understanding of climate change in the Indo-Pacific region, challenging oversimplified narratives and celebrating community resilience to … Continued

Australians excelling globally celebrated, as report shows many are hesitant to talk about overseas success

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Australians excelling on the global stage have been recognised in the 2024 Global Australian Awards. From a Head Coach of a Premier League Club, Chefs, Business Leaders to Innovators and Researchers – Australians who are excelling across diverse fields have been recognised.   The 2024 Global Australian Award winners are announced by Advance Global Australians, … Continued

UN expert on contemporary forms of slavery to visit Australia

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GENEVA (12 November 2024) – The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata, will visit Australia from 14 to 27 November 2024.  The Special Rapporteur will examine the Government’s efforts in implementing international and national law, in particular as it relates to individuals and groups facing possible exploitation risks, including women and … Continued

Public hearings continue for parliamentary inquiry into utilising Free Trade Agreements

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The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth will hold three public hearings in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra to inform its inquiry into the understanding and utilisation of benefits under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The Committee will hear from industry groups, peak bodies, academics and community organisations about how Australian businesses are engaging in international trade … Continued

Campaign launched to end dodgy ‘super grab’ poisoning PALM scheme

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The Australian Workers’ Union, alongside the Approved Employers of Australia, is today launching a campaign to pressure the government to change rules that see guest farm workers having 35 per cent of their superannuation seized by the government on departure. The AWU is calling on Superannuation Minister Stephen Jones to urgently step in and change … Continued

Monash expert: What changes will the new Indonesian President bring?

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Indonesia will hold an inauguration ceremony for its eighth President, Prabowo Subianto, on Sunday 20 October. President-elect Prabowo has served as Defence Minister since 2019 and is expected to focus on strengthening and modernising the Indonesian military and taking an active approach to foreign policy. Available to comment: Associate Professor Sharyn Davies, Director of the Monash … Continued

Monash expert: What changes will the new Indonesian President bring?

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Indonesia will hold an inauguration ceremony for its eighth President, Prabowo Subianto, on Sunday 20 October. President-elect Prabowo has served as Defence Minister since 2019 and is expected to focus on strengthening and modernising the Indonesian military and taking an active approach to foreign policy. Available to comment: Associate Professor Sharyn Davies, Director of the Monash … Continued

Final Public Hearing – Inquiry into Australia’s response to Pacific priorities

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On 14 October 2024, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its fifth and final public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s response to the priorities of Pacific Islands and countries in the Pacific. The Committee will today hear evidence from Pacific civil society representatives across the … Continued

Second Public Hearing – Inquiry into Australia’s global efforts to abolish the death penalty

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On 11 October 2024, the Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, will conduct its second public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The Subcommittee will today hear evidence from international human rights organisations, civil society groups and not-for-profit … Continued