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Treaties Committee recommends ratification of Australia-PNG and ILO 187 treaties

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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

Live music inquiry–Canberra public hearing–Contemporary Aboriginal Music

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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

Senate’s consideration of Nature Positive laws shows way forward for stronger protections for nature

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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

It is time to change the approach to suicide prevention

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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

First Nations, footballers, Councils, the SA government are all moving faster than the Australian government

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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

Australian Government Intensifies Its Assault On International Education Sector Jobs

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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

Scam Code Act Strong Step to Disrupt Criminal Enterprises in Southeast Asia

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International Justice Mission (IJM) warmly welcomes Asisstant Treasurer Stephen Jones’ announcing a Scam Code Act, to introduce new requirements on companies to contribute to disrupting financial scams.   IJM Australia CEO David Braga said that the obligations being introduced by the Scam Code Act will be valuable by requiring companies to take responsibility for the … Continued

Electoral Matters Committee considers civics education beyond the classroom

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This week the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will hold two public hearings as part of its inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia on Wednesday, 11 September and Friday, 13 September 2024. Committee Chair, Senator the Hon Carol Brown said ‘as this inquiry continues, a key theme has been the importance of civics education outside the classroom setting. … Continued

Treaties Committee to examine Marine Aids treaty at public hearing

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing today for its inquiry into the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation. The Convention establishes the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation, replacing the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA). IALA aids marine navigation services globally but … Continued