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This week the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will hold public hearings and site visits in Maningrida and Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), and Cairns, Queensland as part of its inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia. Committee Chair, Ms Kate Thwaites MP, said ‘we want all Australians to be able to participate in our democracy and … Continued
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Media are invited to attend the launch of the latest AP4D report, ‘What does it look like for Australia to… Navigate a New Era of Economic Statecraft in the Indo-Pacific’ Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing Senator Tim Ayres will be speaking at the launch, which will take place online. When: 1pm … Continued
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Canberra: The Social Cyber Group has reacted to the Crowdstrike fiasco causing network outages around the world by reasserting its position that cyber incompetence is a major cause of insecurity in cyberspace. ‘In incidents like this, companies and government authorities rush to reassure the victims and the public that there was no cyber attack’, … Continued
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Philanthropy Australia has welcomed the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s ‘once in a generation’ philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving, which was tabled in Parliament yesterday afternoon. The report makes it clear that the Australian Government needs to implement significant reforms to build stronger policy foundations for growing giving in Australia. … Continued
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18.07.24 GOVERNMENT SIDESTEPS ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO LOOK AFTER ORAL HEALTH OF NATION’S MOST VULNERABLE THE NATION’S DENTISTS HAVE SLATED as a wasted opportunity the Government’s failure to properly consider funding dental services for Australia’s most vulnerable populations. The Government today (July 18) released its response to the Inquiry into Senate Select Committee into the … Continued
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18.07.24 GOVERNMENT SIDESTEPS ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO LOOK AFTER ORAL HEALTH OF NATION’S MOST VULNERABLE THE NATION’S DENTISTS HAVE SLATED as a wasted opportunity the Government’s failure to properly consider funding dental services for Australia’s most vulnerable populations. The Government today (July 18) released its response to the Inquiry into Senate Select Committee into the … Continued
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To improve equity and access to higher education, the 20% student loan tax on FEE-HELP loans needs to be abolished, according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent higher education, skills training, and international education providers. The 20% student loan tax (formally known as a ‘loan fee’) is levied … Continued
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Wednesday, 17 July 2024 The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the peak body for humanitarian and development agencies, has expressed concern about Australia’s plummeting aid transparency. ACFID Chief of Policy and Advocacy Jocelyn Condon said the 2024 International Aid Transparency Index (IATI) showed Australia falling seven places to rank 48 out of 50 countries. … Continued
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17 July 2024 Master Builders Australia welcomes today’s announcement that the Fair Work Commission is seeking advice on making an application to appoint an independent administrator to oversee the CFMEU. The announcement is a significant move in addressing a range of serious allegations against the CFMEU while ensuring workers retain access to workplace … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson acknowledged that for some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky. ‘The ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations,’ Mr Thomson said. Tax Help and Tax … Continued
