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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
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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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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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6 September 2024 The professional bodies representing Australia’s tax and BAS agents met with the Assistant Treasurer’s office and Treasury today to discuss our ongoing concerns regarding the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024. The Assistant Treasurer’s office and Treasury acknowledged our concerns with sections 15 and 45 of the … Continued
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The Lord Mayors of Australia’s largest capital cities have expressed concern over unintended consequences of the Federal Government’s proposal to introduce a cap on international students. International students contribute significantly to the Australian economy. Our capital cities, as the primary hubs for these students, benefit directly through increased demand for retail, transportation, and other services, … Continued
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Community legal centres have acknowledged today’s announcement that the Federal Government will provide $3.9 billion to frontline legal assistance services over five years from 1 July 2025 as an encouraging first step towards ending the funding crisis threatening local legal services and jobs. The announcement comes amid national negotiations between federal, state and territory governments … Continued
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The Alliance for Gambling Reform has launched a ‘swarm’ campaign targeting three key ALP seats in Sydney coinciding with the football finals, in an effort to increase pressure for a full gambling ad ban. The online, text and advertising campaign will include sending texts during the Paramatta Eels NRL game on Friday and AFL football … Continued
