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What: Media conferenceFor: Tibet Lobby Day, Monday 9th September Time: 9.30 – 9.45 amPlace: Mural Hall, Parliament House At the Media Conference: Susan Templeman MP – Co-Chair of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Tibet Group Senator Dean Smith – Co-Chair of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Tibet Group Senator Barbara Pocock – Co-Chair of the Australian All-Party … Continued
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6 September 2024 The professional bodies representing Australia’s tax and BAS agents met with the Assistant Treasurer’s office and Treasury today to discuss our ongoing concerns regarding the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024. The Assistant Treasurer’s office and Treasury acknowledged our concerns with sections 15 and 45 of the … Continued
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The Lord Mayors of Australia’s largest capital cities have expressed concern over unintended consequences of the Federal Government’s proposal to introduce a cap on international students. International students contribute significantly to the Australian economy. Our capital cities, as the primary hubs for these students, benefit directly through increased demand for retail, transportation, and other services, … Continued
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Community legal centres have acknowledged today’s announcement that the Federal Government will provide $3.9 billion to frontline legal assistance services over five years from 1 July 2025 as an encouraging first step towards ending the funding crisis threatening local legal services and jobs. The announcement comes amid national negotiations between federal, state and territory governments … Continued
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The Alliance for Gambling Reform has launched a ‘swarm’ campaign targeting three key ALP seats in Sydney coinciding with the football finals, in an effort to increase pressure for a full gambling ad ban. The online, text and advertising campaign will include sending texts during the Paramatta Eels NRL game on Friday and AFL football … Continued
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The Australian Workers’ Union congratulates Bill Shorten on his remarkable 30 years of service to the Australian labour movement. Bill started his career at the AWU Victorian branch in 1994 where four years later in 1998 he was elected to the position of Victorian State Secretary. In 2001 Bill became the National Secretary of the … Continued
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There shouldn’t be any doubt that independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are the preferred choice for students, with the latest official data showing that 90.5% of all student enrolments in skills training study with independent RTOs. The peak body representing independent RTOs, higher education, and international education providers, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The latest advice to the Federal Government from its own Climate Change Authority shows Australia is already cutting climate pollution using proven technologies like solar, wind, and batteries. By leaning into what we know is working we can grow jobs in new industries and reach net zero by 2040, the Authority says. … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold the first public hearing today for its inquiry into the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. The agreement closes gaps in the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity … Continued
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MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA PADDY CRUMLIN MUA NATIONAL SECRETARYCFMEU NATIONAL PRESIDENT STATEMENT 5 SEPTEMBER 2024 MUA to join and fund High Court challenge to CFMEU Construction administration laws The Maritime Union of Australia will join other trade unions in funding a High Court challenge against the Federal Government’s unjustified, chaotic and reckless decision … Continued
