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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP will be appearing as a witness at a public hearing today being held by the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, as part of its Inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia. 9.45 AM to 10.30 AM, Wednesday 11 September 2024Committee Room 1R1Parliament … Continued
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Vasey RSL Care has welcomed the final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide handed down on Monday – a significant moment in addressing the complex and multifaceted issue of veteran suicide in Australia. With 122 recommendations, the report represents a monumental step forward in improving outcomes for veterans, particularly in their … Continued
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Australian Government Medical Research Future Fund supports ground-breaking Florey project Florey MND researchers are poised to begin large-scale drug screening of potential treatments for MND thanks to a $5 million grant from the Australian Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Project leader Dr Chris Bye said the work centred on world-first drug screening technology developed at … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has tabled a report recommending the ratification of two major treaty actions: Agreement Between the Government of Australia and the Government of Papua New Guinea on a Framework for Closer Security Relations; and International Labour Organization Convention No. 187: Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention adopted at Geneva on … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing this week for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. The Committee will be speaking with Mr Robbie Bundle, CEO of Victorian-based Songlines Music Aboriginal Corporation about the organisation’s live music initiatives designed … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HSI Australia has welcomed the release of the Senate inquiry’s report into the Government’s proposed Nature Positive laws and stresses that the Albanese Government must work together with the Greens and independent senators to deliver a strong EPA and close critical gaps in current legislation. The current Bills, to create a new … Continued
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The draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy is now open for public consultation. Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, the National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO) has released its draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy which proposes a fundamental change in the way we think and act on suicide prevention. Every … Continued
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Find out what’s possible at day 1 of the Better Futures Forum 2024 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Canberra Tuesday 10 September Australian communities, industries and subnational programs are driving the renewable-powered, net-zero future – acting faster and with more ambition than the federal government. Keynotes: Building better, equitable futures for Australia Reece … Continued
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Australian communities are leading the way in renewable energy Minister Bowen, it’s time to set ambitious climate targets that Australians can be proud of Achieving net zero emissions by 2035 is a target that Australians could take pride in, and a goal that will help secure a safe climate and prosperous future for all. That’s … Continued
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The Australian Government has intensified its attack on jobs in the international education sector, releasing details of the proposed 2025 caps on the number of international skills training students last Friday. The peak body representing independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), higher education and international education providers, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), has … Continued
