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ACOSS welcomes the Tax Green Paper as an important contribution to much-needed and genuine tax reform in Australia. ACOSS has advocated for many years for a fairer tax system that better serves the community. ACOSS participated in the Roundtables organised by Ms Allegra Spender MP, Independent Member for Wentworth, and we appreciate her work to promote … Continued
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A damning new report has uncovered a shocking governance crisis in Australian universities, with 306 senior executives now earning more than their state premiers. The National Tertiary Education Union’s Ending Bad Governance – For Good report, released today, includes new analysis of executive pay which has almost no relationship between university staff or student numbers, … Continued
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Australia has dropped two places on this year’s global Climate Change Performance Index, chiefly because of the government’s plans to increase coal and gas production. The annual Climate Change Performance Index compares the climate action performance of 63 countries and the EU, which together account for more than 90% of global climate emissions. “While the Albanese … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the Security Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en Matière d’Armement) (OCCAR) on the Protection of Classified Information (the Agreement). OCCAR is a European inter-governmental organisation that Australia participates in … Continued
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20 November 2024 MEDIA RELEASE (Eds: Media alert at the bottom of release with Minister Amanda Rishworth and CEO Nicole Rogerson in attendance today) Autism Awareness Australia launches nation’s most comprehensive resource for families: ‘Navigating Autism – In The School Years’ Autism Awareness Australia is proud to announce the launch of ‘Navigating Autism – In … Continued
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The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is reminding employers that paying correct super entitlements on time is not optional, and it will take action to protect employees. Latest data shows ATO actions have led to $932 million dollars of previously unpaid superannuation reaching the retirement accounts of 797,000 employees in the past year. Deputy Commissioner Emma … Continued
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Oxfam Australia warmly welcomes Australia’s pledge to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage and calls for Australia to also spearhead support for loss and damage being included in the new global climate finance goal, in solidarity with calls from Pacific communities. The Fund is critically important to least developed and Pacific Island countries … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2024 A nation on the move: New tool tracks Australia’s climate progress Millions of Australian homes and businesses are driving a surge in clean energy adoption, embracing rooftop solar, batteries, and cleaner transport choices. Australia has established a good foundation and our energy, transport, and manufacturing industries … Continued
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The Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has completed its inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2022-23. Defence Subcommittee Chair, Mr Brendan O’Connor MP, said ‘This inquiry examined Australia’s assistance to Ukraine, the Defence health system, Defence’s Capability Assurance Mechanism, Artificial Intelligence and autonomous weapons and armaments manufacture, procurement … Continued
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Tuesday, 19 November 2024 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has applauded the Australian Government’s announcement today to scrap the caps on cleaning and gardening supports for older people in aged care. OPAN Director Policy and Systemic Advocacy Samantha Edmonds said this was a sensible decision for the Support at Home program. “We would like … Continued
