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Conservationists fear plans for a rocket launching facility in an area deemed ‘critical’ to the survival of the endangered Eyre Peninsula Southern Emu-wren will push the species closer to extinction. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is expected to make a decision by 4 September on Southern Launch’s plans to destroy about 24 hectares of coastal heathland … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUGUST 26 2024 THE CLIMATE COUNCIL WELCOMES the Australian Government’s new plan to find accurate ways to measure methane from coal and gas companies, a significant source of climate pollution. As the Climate Council showed in our recent report, Dangerously Overlooked: Why we need to talk about methane, this powerful greenhouse … Continued
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The CEOs of Australia’s four major banks (ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank and Westpac) will appear before the House Standing Committee on Economics in Canberra on 29 and 30 August 2024 for its Review of Australia’s four major banks. Committee Chair Dr Daniel Mulino MP said it had been an eventful year for banking, from high interest rates and … Continued
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Who: Murujuga Section 10 applicant Raelene Cooper and other traditional custodians What: Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee inquiry into the Protecting the Spirit of Sea Country Bill Where: Hilton DoubleTree, 100 James Street, Perth WA. When: TODAY 10.45am AWST Monday 26 August 2024 The full program including Woodside, Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and senior Elder Tootsie Daniel … Continued
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Boosting income support during the Covid-19 pandemic was highly effective at stimulating spending, reducing financial stress and improving wellbeing but the early release of super was not as effective at achieving all three goals, new research by e61 Institute has found. The analysis of bank transaction data shows people who received the one-off $750 … Continued
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23 August 2024 “Master Builders Australia welcomes the swift action of Government to appoint an external administrator to all branches of the CFMEU Construction and General Division,” said CEO Denita Wawn. “The appointment occurred within a day of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Bill 2024 received royal assent. “This has been … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the passage in the Senate of the Net Zero Economy Authority Bill with the Senate agreeing to amendments to include First Nations representation on the Board and ensure communities are supported and benefit from the transition. Important changes to the Bill included an amendment to require a First Nations representation on the … Continued
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On 22 August 2024, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its second public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s response to the priorities of Pacific Islands and countries in the Pacific. The Subcommittee will hear evidence from Mr Douglas Yu-tien Hsu, the Representative of the Taipei … Continued
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A former tax agent and his client have been sentenced to a combined 10 years and 6 months in jail for fraudulently claiming tax refunds and intentionally avoiding paying income tax, contrary to section 134.2(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth). Banned tax agent Ravindra Narayan from Melbourne was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months imprisonment, with … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth will hold a public hearing in Canberra on Friday, 23 August 2024 for its inquiry into the understanding and utilisation of benefits under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The Committee will hear from Australian Government departments and agencies, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Austrade, about the government’s … Continued
