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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
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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
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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
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What: Media conferenceFor: Tibet Lobby Day, Monday 9th September Time: 9.30 – 9.45 amPlace: Mural Hall, Parliament House At the Media Conference: Susan Templeman MP – Co-Chair of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Tibet Group Senator Dean Smith – Co-Chair of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Tibet Group Senator Barbara Pocock – Co-Chair of the Australian All-Party … Continued
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ACOSS, along with several MPs and a student receiving Austudy, will hold a press conference in Parliament at 10.10am to release ACOSS’ Raise the Rate survey. The survey reveals the devastating effect of the low rate of income support payments. WHEN: 10.10am Monday 9 September WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House WHO: ACOSS Acting CEO Edwina … Continued
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Almost three quarters of people receiving income support are cutting back on meat, fresh fruit and vegetables due to the low rate of payments and rising cost of living, a new survey by ACOSS has found. The research – which surveyed people living on JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and Parenting Payment in July and August – … Continued
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Hundreds of workers will receive 12 days reproductive leave under a watershed agreement with the Health Services Union (HSU) that could be expanded nationwide. Scope, one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service providers, will become the first employer to provide 12 days of leave to cover IVF, severe menstrual pain, endometriosis, vasectomies, menopause, gender transitioning … Continued
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New research by the e61 Institute has quantified the employment and mental health impact of becoming an unpaid carer for a relative or friend. Around 12 per cent of the working-age population, 2.5 million Australians, provide unpaid care to family members or others with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or issues related to old age. More … Continued
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Australian communities are leading the way in renewable energy Achieving net zero emissions by 2035 is a target that Australians could take pride in, and a goal that will help secure a safe climate and prosperous future for all. That’s the key message delivered today in a letter to Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and … Continued
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9 September 2024 New industry forecasts released by Master Builders Australia show the country has moved further away from achieving the National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million new homes. Five months after the first forecasts covering the full five-year Accord period, Australia is projected to increase its housing shortfall from 112,000 to … Continued
