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The draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy is now open for public consultation. Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, the National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO) has released its draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy which proposes a fundamental change in the way we think and act on suicide prevention. Every … Continued
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Find out what’s possible at day 1 of the Better Futures Forum 2024 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Canberra Tuesday 10 September Australian communities, industries and subnational programs are driving the renewable-powered, net-zero future – acting faster and with more ambition than the federal government. Keynotes: Building better, equitable futures for Australia Reece … Continued
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Australian communities are leading the way in renewable energy Minister Bowen, it’s time to set ambitious climate targets that Australians can be proud of 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 … Continued
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The Australian Government has intensified its attack on jobs in the international education sector, releasing details of the proposed 2025 caps on the number of international skills training students last Friday. The peak body representing independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), higher education and international education providers, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), has … Continued
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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
