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International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia welcomes the Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland’s announcement overnight that the Australian Government will develop and legislate a digital duty of care in its response to a key recommendation in the Online Safety Act review. IJM Australia CEO, David Braga, said, “Together with survivors of online sexual exploitation of children and … Continued
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Unions will be joined by Federal Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek, NSW Minister for Women Jodie Harrison and women with lived experience to launch a damning new report exposing the alarming amount of sexual harassment experienced by migrant women in Australian workplaces. Unions NSW Secretary Mark Morey will be joined by migrant women workers for … Continued
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A new report exposes the alarming prevalence of sexual harassment of migrant women on temporary visas in Australian workplaces, highlighting a culture of widespread silence and fear. The survey of more than 3,000 migrant women across multiple industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment. The highest rate was in the construction industry … Continued
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Unions will be joined by Federal Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek, NSW Minister for Women Jodie Harrison and women with lived experience to launch a damning new report exposing the alarming amount of sexual harassment experienced by migrant women in Australian workplaces. Unions NSW Secretary Mark Morey will be joined by migrant women workers … Continued
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13 November 2024 Master Builders Australia strongly supports today’s announcement by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers to re-establish the National Productivity Fund aimed at certain pressure points in building and construction. The $900 million fund is expected to offer incentives for state and territory governments to streamline building approvals, commercial planning and zoning, and … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from a range of entities this coming Friday 15 November as part of its inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities. The Chair of the JCPAA, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that ‘it is critical that overarching … Continued
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For the next three days, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP will be in Sydney and the Central Coast, as part of the Parliament in Schools program. Students will learn about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament, as well as hear first-hand from the Speaker and their local member on what a typical day … Continued
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As part of its inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia, the House of Representatives Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will conduct multiple public hearings and site visits in Queensland from 12 to 15 November 2024. The Committee will visit Biloela, Nanango and Brisbane. Chair of the Committee, Mr Dan Repacholi MP, the Federal Member for Hunter, … Continued
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The Australian Government’s recently announced student debt reduction initiative falls short of real and genuine reform and fails students. While announcing this reduction for existing debts, the Government decided to retain the 20% tax that is applied to VET Student Loans and FEE-HELP loans for higher education students. In doing so, the Australian Government’s announcement … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from various agencies this coming Wednesday 13 November as part of its inquiry into the contract management frameworks operated by Commonwealth entities. The Chair of the JCPAA, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that ‘effective contract management is crucial for delivering the best possible outcomes … Continued
