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CHEVRON’S GREEN WASHING HIGH FARCE Plan to put lipstick on a pig It’s not a joke, though, at first glance, it looks like one. An international oil and gas giant, Chevron, is claiming new heights of environmental awareness, by announcing it will put sails on a fleet of liquified methane transport ships. … Continued
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Friday, 13 September 2024 Innovative aged care provider NewDirection Care has welcomed the passage of the new Aged Care Act through the Australian Parliament. The legislation aims to put older people at the centre of our aged care system which aligns with NewDirection Care’s commitment to put residents and participants at the heart … Continued
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A Perth man has been sentenced to 2 years in jail, to be released after having served 6 months for dealing with the proceeds of crime through GST fraud, contrary to s 400.4(3) of the Criminal Code (Cth). Mr Lee Sheridan provided his personal details to another person, wilfully blind that the person would use … Continued
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On 13 September 2024, the Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, will conduct its first public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The half day public hearing will hear from representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs … Continued
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Thursday, 12 September 2024 Southern Cross Care Queensland’s (SCCQ) CEO, Jason Eldering, welcomed the new Aged Care Act, highlighting its potential to ensure high-quality care for older Australians while avoiding a significant financial burden on future generations. Mr Eldering expressed gratitude to both sides of politics for agreeing on this crucial legislation, which … Continued
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12 September 2024 McLean Care Chief Executive, Sue Thomson has welcomed the successful passage of legislation for the new Aged Care Act today and thanked the Australian Government for its consultation on the new laws. The Act, which will commence from 1 July 2025, is intended to strengthen Australia’s aged care system and will … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has commenced an inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) systems by public sector entities. The Chair of the JCPAA, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that ‘evidence to the Committee’s 2022-23 Commonwealth Financial Statements inquiry indicated an increased adoption of AI by public … Continued
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NEW LAWS TO LIFT AGED CARE STANDARDS 12 September 2024 Perth-based family owned-aged care provider, Hall & Prior has welcomed the new Aged Care Act as the next step in high quality aged care for all Australians – to the benefit of those in care, their friends, families and the sector more … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 12 September 2024 PEAK AGED CARE ADVOCACY BODY WELCOMES THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW AGED CARE ACT The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) today welcomed the announcement of the agreement to introduce the Bill for the new Aged Care Act to parliament. “I congratulate the Albanese Government and the Opposition for their efforts in … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) has welcomed the agreement reached today and the introduction of the Aged Care Act into Parliament. “This agreement finally paves the way for crucial reforms to the aged care system,” said Laura Haylen, Director of Aged Care Policy at Catholic Health Australia. “The Act is needed to address the … Continued
