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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is giving taxpayers some simple steps to help avoid an unexpected tax bill next tax time. Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said there are many reasons that a taxpayer may end up with a bill at tax time. ‘There are a number of factors that impact your tax assessment. In simple terms, if … Continued
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This week, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP will be in Victoria, 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 looks like in their electorate and when … Continued
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Australia’s independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that deliver high-quality training to international students face an existential threat due to the Australian Government’s failure to provide clear and consistent guidance concerning the international education sector’s future. The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) is warning that business closures and job losses are the direct result. … Continued
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On 2 September 2024, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its third public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s response to the priorities of Pacific Islands and countries in the Pacific. The Subcommittee will hold a public hearing at the Sydney Masonic Centre in Sydney, New … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29 2024 RENEWABLE ENERGY like solar and wind is providing 40% of the electricity in Australia’s main grid, and there’s a strong pipeline of new projects on the way, according to the latest outlook from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). Climate Council Head of Policy and Advocacy Dr Jennifer … Continued
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VICTORIA HOLDS PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO GAS CLEAN UP It has national implications, but needs to broaden its scope Friends of the Earth (FoE) is welcoming a new inquiry into hundreds of “plugged and abandoned” retired oil and gas wells off the Victorian coast, many of which are likely to be leaking dangerous methane gas. … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29 2024 RENEWABLE ENERGY like solar and wind is providing 40% of the electricity in Australia’s main grid, and there’s a strong pipeline of new projects on the way, according to the latest outlook from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). Climate Council Head of Policy and Advocacy Dr Jennifer … Continued
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ALERT NOW: AFP OFFICERS WALKING OFF THE JOB, AFPA PRESIDENT AVAILABLE AFP officers are currently walking off the job for two hours (1pm – 3pm) at locations around Australia. The largest contingent of officers is walking out of the AFP Headquarters in Canberra (Edmund Barton Building, cnr of Kings Avenue & Macquarie Street, Barton). … Continued
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Independent skills training and higher education providers which supported more than 57% of all international student enrolments in Australia in 2023 require more detail on what the Australian Government is proposing with respect to international student allocations for next year. That’s the view of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) following feedback from members. … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for the federal government to guarantee its decision to cap international student numbers will not result in job losses. The government announced today it plans to cap international student levels at 270,000 for the next calendar year. An NTEU petition calling on the federal government to guarantee … Continued
