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12 September 2024 McLean Care Chief Executive, Sue Thomson has welcomed the successful passage of legislation for the new Aged Care Act today and thanked the Australian Government for its consultation on the new laws. The Act, which will commence from 1 July 2025, is intended to strengthen Australia’s aged care system and will … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has commenced an inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) systems by public sector entities. The Chair of the JCPAA, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that ‘evidence to the Committee’s 2022-23 Commonwealth Financial Statements inquiry indicated an increased adoption of AI by public … Continued
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NEW LAWS TO LIFT AGED CARE STANDARDS 12 September 2024 Perth-based family owned-aged care provider, Hall & Prior has welcomed the new Aged Care Act as the next step in high quality aged care for all Australians – to the benefit of those in care, their friends, families and the sector more … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 12 September 2024 PEAK AGED CARE ADVOCACY BODY WELCOMES THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW AGED CARE ACT The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) today welcomed the announcement of the agreement to introduce the Bill for the new Aged Care Act to parliament. “I congratulate the Albanese Government and the Opposition for their efforts in … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) has welcomed the agreement reached today and the introduction of the Aged Care Act into Parliament. “This agreement finally paves the way for crucial reforms to the aged care system,” said Laura Haylen, Director of Aged Care Policy at Catholic Health Australia. “The Act is needed to address the … Continued
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Advice that the Senate has decided to accept further submissions on the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education sectors. Just as the Senate Education and Employment Legislation … Continued
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The Alliance’s Chief Advocate, Tim Costello, has sought an urgent meeting with the Prime Minister after Mr Albanese appeared to wrongly label him a gambling prohibitionist in the national parliament yesterday. Mr Costello is also urging Mr Albanese to meet face to face with Mark Kempster who has spoken out bravely and powerfully of his … Continued
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On 12 September 2024, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its fourth public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s response to the priorities of Pacific Islands and countries in the Pacific. The Subcommittee will today hear evidence from leading Australian academics. Chair of the Subcommittee, Mr … Continued
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Rob Heferen, Commissioner of Taxation Commissioner’s address to The Tax Institute’s Tax Summit 2024 Sydney 12 September 2024(Check against delivery) Thank you Scott for the kind introduction, and thank you to The Tax Institute for hosting a great event. I’d like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land that we meet on, … Continued
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11 September 2024 ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING/COUNTER-TERRORISM FINANCING REFORMS INTRODUCED Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) has welcomed Attorney General Mark Dreyfus’ anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) Bill to implement tranche two reforms. “Chartered Accountants can play a vital role in detecting and preventing criminal activity and our members want to be further empowered to … Continued
