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30 October 2024 While annual inflation is back within the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band for the first time since 2021, Master Builders Australia has warned temporary energy relief and rent assistance measures are masking systemic housing inflationary issues. The housing crisis continues to put a strain on Australians with new data … Continued
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30 October 2024 ANNUAL ASIC REPORT FOCUSES ON CRITICAL AUDIT AREAS Firms of all sizes will benefit from closely reviewing ASIC’s 2024 Audit Inspection Report, says Chartered Accountants ANZ Reporting and Assurance Leader Amir Ghandar FCA, as it’s risk-based methodology delivers valuable insights for auditors on critical areas of concern. “The report clearly emphasises that … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) will hold hearings on Thursday and Friday for its inquiry into the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024. 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 the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill … Continued
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The Presiding Officers are pleased to announce that Ms Sam Reinhardt has been appointed as the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Ms Reinhardt was identified through a merit-based selection process led by the Parliamentary Services Commissioner and has been appointed with the unanimous approval of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit. Ms Reinhardt is … Continued
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The Australian Government has joined with leading philanthropic foundations to support the establishment of a new national centre for place-based work in local communities across Australia. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE) this morning at Our Place at the Carlton Learning Precinct, together … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) is urging the federal government to review its decision to remove fibrin sealants from the Prescribed List on November 1 until alternative funding arrangements are in place, warning it could severely disrupt essential surgical procedures and increase costs for patients and hospitals. Fibrin sealants are crucial in managing bleeding risks during … Continued
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Following the release of the COVID-19 inquiry report handed down today, Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said HomeBuilder was the right policy for the time and should not become the scapegoat for systemic housing challenges. “The Federal Government had a difficult job of keeping the economy afloat with targeted stimulus measures while keeping … Continued
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29 October 2024 Australia’s peak body for Public Health has responded to the COVID-19 Response Inquiry report, saying that the emphasis on an Australian Centre for Disease Control is the correct approach to help the country prepare for future infectious disease outbreaks, as well as the persistent challenges of non-communicable diseases. “As the COVID-19 outbreak … Continued
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The Community Housing Industry Association and Real Estate Institute of Australia are calling on the Federal Parliament to support Senator David Pocock and Kylea Tink’s National Housing and Homelessness Plan Bill. The bill would enshrine in legislation the requirement for the Federal Government to produce a national housing and homelessness plan. The peak … Continued
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The Australian Government is helping more Australians to quit smoking, including those living in regional and remote areas. Tobacco smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in Australia and the number of people who smoke tobacco daily is higher in regional areas than major cities. People in remote and very remote areas … Continued
