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Catholic Health Australia today congratulated two of its member organisations for being recognised nationally as inclusive employers. The Diversity Council Australia (DCA) named CHA members Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT and MercyCare throughout WA as an Inclusive Employer for 2024-2025. This year over 60 organisations were recognised as Inclusive Employers across the … Continued
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19 November 2024 Yesterday, the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society released their final report and put ‘Big Tech on notice’, calling for greater responsibility to be placed on social media companies by establishing a digital duty of care and incorporating safety by design principles into all current and future platform … Continued
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Data released today by the nation’s peak body for novated leasing show the electric vehicle FBT exemption has been boosting EV uptake among everyday Australians living in outer suburbs and regional centres, allowing them to afford electric vehicles they would not have bought otherwise. The latest novated lease postcode data from the National Automotive … Continued
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New research highlights how contractor hiring for cost reduction creates safety risks in mining, prompting calls for stronger regulatory oversight. There is an urgent need for governments and regulators to provide more effective oversight of contractor safety in the mining industry, said Michael Quinlan, Emeritus Professor in the School of Management and Governance at UNSW Business … Continued
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With the Australian Government’s controversial proposed reforms to the international education sector now unlikely to pass the Senate, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has extended an offer to work constructively with the government on developing policy reforms that ensure the sector’s sustainable growth within the context of migration policy. “While ITECA strongly opposed … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today presented its advisory report for its review of the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024, recommending that the package be urgently passed by the Parliament. The legislative package consists of the Cyber Security Bill 2024, the Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024 and … Continued
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The newly established national centre, Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE), welcomes today’s announcement by the Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children (IDAC) Roundtable. The ambitious plan will include establishing ‘Innovation Zones’ and place-based partnerships in up to 50 local communities by 2030. These initiatives aim to empower communities with the tools, support, and … Continued
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Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s vote in favour of a United Nations resolution affirming the “permanent sovereignty” of Palestinians’ over their natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. By supporting this resolution, Australia has made a significant statement in support of Palestinians’ fundamental rights. Oxfam is deeply concerned by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in … Continued
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In response to the announcement that the Australian Government will guarantee up to AUD$300 million worth of Asian Development Bank (ADB) climate change lending for the Pacific and South-East Asia, Oxfam Australia Policy and Advocacy Lead, Josie Lee, says: “We are disappointed that the Australian Government has announced money for loans at this time, when … Continued
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The federal government has announced up to $900 million to boost competition and productivity across the economy, including cutting red tape in the construction industry to meet housing demands. Monash University’s Associate Professor Duncan Maxwell is available to discuss whether the policy will help meet the National Housing Accord’s target of building 1.2 million homes. … Continued
