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Third Public Hearing – Inquiry into Pacific Priorities

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On 2 September 2024, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its third public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s response to the priorities of Pacific Islands and countries in the Pacific. The Subcommittee will hold a public hearing at the Sydney Masonic Centre in Sydney, New … Continued

ALERT NOW: AFP OFFICERS WALKING OFF THE JOB, AFPA PRESIDENT AVAILABLE

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ALERT NOW: AFP OFFICERS WALKING OFF THE JOB, AFPA PRESIDENT AVAILABLE   AFP officers are currently walking off the job for two hours (1pm – 3pm) at locations around Australia. The largest contingent of officers is walking out of the AFP Headquarters in Canberra (Edmund Barton Building, cnr of Kings Avenue & Macquarie Street, Barton).  … Continued

International Student Cap Announcement Creates More Questions Than Answers

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Independent skills training and higher education providers which supported more than 57% of all international student enrolments in Australia in 2023 require more detail on what the Australian Government is proposing with respect to international student allocations for next year.  That’s the view of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) following feedback from members. … Continued

University jobs must be guaranteed as part of international student caps

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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for the federal government to guarantee its decision to cap international student numbers will not result in job losses. The government announced today it plans to cap international student levels at 270,000 for the next calendar year. An NTEU petition calling on the federal government to guarantee … Continued

NGOs urge Australia to back $1 trillion climate finance goal

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Nuku’alofa, TONGA –  At least US$1 trillion is needed to support low-income countries bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, according to a new report — Seizing the Moment: A New Climate Finance Goal That Delivers for the Pacific. The report’s release by a coalition of NGOs coincides with the attendance of Prime Minister Anthony … Continued

NGOs urge Australia to back $1 trillion climate finance goal

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Nuku’alofa, TONGA –  At least US$1 trillion is needed to support low-income countries bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, according to a new report — Seizing the Moment: A New Climate Finance Goal That Delivers for the Pacific. The report’s release by a coalition of NGOs coincides with the attendance of Prime Minister Anthony … Continued

New Inquiry to Tackle Substance Use

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Alcohol and other drug use is a major cause of preventable illness and death in Australia. Seeking to strengthen the national response to this pressing health concern, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport will undertake an inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia. In … Continued