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A delegation of seven Western Australians is in Canberra today to meet with federal politicians ahead of potential debate of federal nature law reforms this week. With the WA Premier announcing plans to weaken the Western Australian EPA last week, strong federal laws are more important than ever. The delegates come from a range of … Continued
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On 20 August 2024 the Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, Mr Graham Perrett MP, presented the sixth Public Works Committee Report of 2024 to the House of Representatives. This report considers three proposals referred to the Committee between May and July 2024. One of the projects, the upgrade of infrastructure and facilities at HMAS Stirling, is … Continued
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It is wonderful that the issue of gambling reform is, at last, on the national agenda. What is not wonderful is that so many are parroting the misinformation of the gambling industry including that an advertising ban will lead to a spike in illegal online betting. “This is baloney,” says Stewart Kenny, co-founder of sports … Continued
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The Committee will hold a public hearing tomorrow for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme to hear from the Department of Social Services. At a public hearing on 2 August 2024, the Committee heard evidence from survivors who recalled their experiences seeking redress. This evidence has prompted the Committee to invite the Department of Social Services … Continued
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Representatives from over 160 community legal centres will launch a national campaign at Australian Parliament House that calls on the Federal Government to save the frontline legal services that support around 180,000 people each year, including women and children escaping family violence. The Save Community Legal Centres Campaign will reveal that underfunded local legal services … Continued
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Representatives from over 160 community legal centres will launch a national campaign at Australian Parliament House that calls on the Federal Government to save the frontline legal services that support around 180,000 people each year, including women and children escaping family violence. The Save Community Legal Centres Campaign will reveal that underfunded local legal services … Continued
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19 August 2024 Today the Senate has taken the critical first step of cleaning up the CFMEU with the passage of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Bill 2024. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said the building and construction industry is finally on the road to meaningful cultural change. “The … Continued
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19 August 2024 Master Builders acknowledges the Coalition’s commitment for long-term reform of the building and construction industry. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has introduced two private members’ bills this morning which seek to reintroduce the ABCC and ensure the integrity of registered organisations. “Master Builders strongly opposed the abolition of the ABCC … Continued
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This week, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) will host international poverty measurement expert Professor Sabina Alkire to gain a clearer insight into how Australia can better measure and track poverty rates. In 1975 a landmark Commission on poverty in Australia called for the establishment of a national poverty measure. Now, nearly 50 years later, … Continued
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The Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler, today announced the recipients of the 2024 Jeannie Ferris Award, which recognises outstanding achievements in improving equity of outcomes for people affected by cancer in Australia. The Award recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving equity in cancer outcomes for people … Continued
