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As the Government announces yet another hike in the beer tax the Brewers Association of Australia has called for the tax to be cut for beers poured in the pub. Commenting on the increase announced today, Brewers Association CEO, John Preston, said: “Beer drinkers are set to be slammed by yet another excise … Continued
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30 July 2024 Newly released Australian Bureau of Statistics data has shown another slow month for building approvals, with just 13,237 new dwellings approved in June, a 6.5 per cent decline since May. Concerningly, only 163,000 homes were approved in the 2023/24 financial year, 77,000 homes short of our annual Housing Accord target … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) advises taxpayers with simple affairs are now in a great position to lodge their tax return. With millions of pieces of information now pre-filled, the ATO is giving taxpayers the green light to lodge. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said the ATO has now pre-filled tax returns with information from … Continued
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Gamblers experiencing the highest level of harms in Australia represent just over 12% of gamblers but contribute almost half of all gambling revenue according to new data that underscores how the gambling industry preys on people who can least afford it. “We have long known that the predatory gambling industry does all it can to … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding its final round of interstate public hearings next week for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. The Committee is continuing to speak with industry stakeholders, including state and local organisations, peak bodies, and event organisers. … Continued
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Australia’s first certified carbon-neutral distillery, a local business that is successfully exporting to the Asian market, and one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers will be appearing as witnesses at the seventh public hearing for the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources’ inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing in Australia. Committee Chair, Mr Rob Mitchell MP, … Continued
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The Alliance for Gambling Reform has announced the appointment of Martin Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer. The Alliance’s Board Chair, Sharon Dickson, announced the appointment of Mr Thomas after an extensive, nation-wide recruitment process. Mr Thomas has been working as Interim CEO for the last few months. “Martin brings great skills, energy, knowledge … Continued
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Monday, 29 July 2024 Farmers for Climate Action has thanked outgoing Agriculture Minister Murray Watt for his constructive approach to sustainable agriculture and pollution reduction. Farmers for Climate Action represents 8300 farmers across the nation. Farmers for Climate Action CEO Natalie Collard said Minister Watt listened to and understood the challenges farmers’ … Continued
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UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL Wednesday 31 July 2024 BUSHFIRE SURVIVORS FOR CLIMATE ACTION (BSCA) will deliver a petition signed by more than 11,000 Australians to the office of the federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, at 10am on Wednesday July 31, calling on the government to ensure climate impacts will … Continued
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A new plan to drill and frack six oil and gas wells in the heart of the Kimberley’s National Heritage-listed Martuwarra Fitzroy River catchment will face fierce widespread community opposition in the Kimberley to the environmentally destructive plan. The fracking project plans were released on 24th July by Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s Department of Climate … Continued
