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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works will consider three new referrals under the Public Works Committee Act 1969. The referred projects, listed below, have been proposed by Airservices Australia and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, Sports and the Arts (the Department). The proposed works were referred by the Minister for Finance, Senator the … Continued
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Nine grants totaling nearly $1 million have been awarded to projects with a strong focus on improving cancer awareness, screening, support and care tailored to priority communities across Australia. As part of Cancer Australia’s Supporting People with Cancer grant program, projects will include culturally sensitive health promotion campaigns and capacity building for healthcare providers, and targeted … Continued
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This week, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), with the assistance of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), executed a search warrant at the Sydney residence of a former employee of a consultancy firm. The man, who is not a registered tax professional, is alleged to have orchestrated a large-scale tax fraud. This was done through lodging … Continued
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ACOSS is calling for an ambitious economic reform agenda to improve living standards for those falling behind. “The government must not waste this historic chance to put Australia on a fairer, more productive and more sustainable financial footing,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie AO. In its submission to the Economic Reform Roundtable, … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Editor’s note: Photos of the event can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y3VXLZ_qWiLn0_xaw23JPF-mn-qA_86I?usp=drive_link Wednesday, August 6, 2025 The Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae, attended a meeting in Melbourne today to hear directly from older people about their views on the new rights-based Aged Care Act, which comes into effect on 1 November. … Continued
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PAYMAN UNCOVERS NEW NDIA RORTS Golf outings and $500 lunches in undisclosed gifts from Salesforce WA’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, has uncovered more than $15,000 in expensive undeclared gifts to NDIA officials, paid for by one of its contractors. Several expensive lunches, one for more than $500, are listed with, drinks, golf outings and … Continued
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ACOSS and the Anti-Poverty Centre will hold a press conference at 10am following the conclusion of Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation into cancellation of income support payments under the Targeted Compliance Framework. WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House WHEN: 10am WHO: ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie and Anti-Poverty Centre spokesperson Kristin O’Connell Contact details: Lauren Ferri: 0422 581 … Continued
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The Government must immediately stop the Targeted Compliance Framework being used against people relying on income support, after the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s report today found alarming systematic failings in its administration. The Ombudsman’s report found that the Government had failed to implement the law correctly and that this had “profound if not catastrophic” impacts on people … Continued
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The e61 Institute has today released a new interactive tool for calculating Australian workers’ tax rates and welfare payments. The calculator reveals how the tax and transfer system affects the incentives particular Australians have to work an extra hour, earn an extra dollar, or enter the workforce. In some instances, working extra hours … Continued
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***MEDIA ALERT*** ACOSS and the Anti-Poverty Centre will hold a press conference at 10am following the conclusion of Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation into cancellation of income support payments under the Targeted Compliance Framework. WHERE: Senate Courtyard, Parliament House WHEN: 10am WHO: ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie and Anti-Poverty Centre spokesperson Kristin O’Connell Contact details: Lauren Ferri: 0422 … Continued
