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[Video and Radio News Release] Heart Foundation spells out heart health priorities for next ACT Government in new statement issued today

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Monday 16 September 2024 Heart Foundation spells out heart health priorities for next ACT Government in new statement issued today  The Heart Foundation is calling on political leaders to prioritise heart health in the upcoming Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Election.   Around 500 people in the ACT die from cardiovascular disease each year, accounting for … Continued

CSIRO and Google partner to help secure Australia’s Critical Infrastructure from risky software components

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Partnership to assist critical infrastructure operators in meeting growing legislative obligations to prove the integrity and security of their software supply chains   CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Google today announced a research partnership to close crucial gaps in how Australia’s critical infrastructure (CI) operators find, understand, and fix vulnerabilities in their software supply … Continued

CFMEU ACT endorses ACT’s new developer licensing scheme

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The CFMEU ACT has applauded the ACT Government’s introduction of developer licensing, which marks a significant step towards safeguarding the community from unethical and shoddy developers. The CFMEU ACT has vocally advocated about the urgent need for developer licensing, citing widespread community support and the damaging impact of unethical developers. “For too long dodgy developers … Continued

Community sector workers ask FWC to intervene in ACT funding dispute

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Media release | Tuesday, 25 June 2024 The Australian Services Union will ask the Fair Work Commission to intervene in its fight to secure basic leave entitlements for ACT community services workers. Tuesday’s application will seek to stop the ACT government shortchanging community sector workers on paid parental, family and domestic violence leave available to … Continued

CA ANZ STATEMENT ON SENATE INQUIRY INTO THE MANAGEMENT AND ASSURANCE OF INTEGRITY BY CONSULTING SERVICES

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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) notes yesterday’s recommendations from the Senate inquiry into the management and assurance of integrity by consulting services.  CA ANZ CEO, Ainslie van Onselen, said the close relationship between professionals who are ‘consultants’ and ‘accountants’ is why CA ANZ played an active role in this inquiry.  Ms van … Continued

National Capital report released

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The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories has today tabled its report, A Capital for All Australians, following its inquiry into fostering and promoting the significance of Australia’s National Capital. Committee Chair, Alicia Payne MP, said, ‘I am excited to share this report that reflects the contribution of vision from so many in our community – from … Continued

‘Serious concerns’: CFMEU issues warning on ACT government appointment

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The CFMEU has expressed serious concerns over the appointment of someone closely linked to the Robodebt scandal to a critical ACT public service role. Lisa Carmody has been appointed deputy director of the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD). CFMEU ACT has backed the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), which first raised … Continued

Trade licensing scheme must be priority for all Canberra politicians: CFMEU

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The CFMEU has called for all ACT political parties to commit to introducing a trade licensing scheme after the government’s positive step towards making it a reality. Sustainable Building and Construction Minister Rebecca Vasarotti will today commit to working on trade licensing as a next step after the CFMEU’s successful campaign for developer licensing. The … Continued

ACT’s traffic controller call will make roads safer: CFMEU

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The CFMEU has declared the ACT Government’s decision to directly employ more traffic controllers will make Canberra’s roads safer. Critical road maintenance like fixing dangerous potholes and clearing debris will be fixed faster after Chief Minister Andrew Barr’s announcement that 71 public service jobs will be insourced. The positions include traffic controllers at roadworks, special … Continued