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National housing campaign welcomes $1 billion investment in creating homes for young people with nowhere to live and women and children escaping violence

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The national youth housing campaign, Home Time, has welcomed the decision by Federal Housing and Homelessness Minister Julie Collins to dedicate the $1 billion National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF) to the creation of new housing for young people, as well as women and their children escaping violence. $700 million will be available as direct grants … Continued

ANTI-SLAVERY CHARITY WELCOMES SOCIAL MEDIA INQUIRY

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International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia has welcomed the Government’s announcement today of a Joint Parliamentary Select Committee into the impact and influence of social media. The scope of the inquiry is to include harmful or illegal content disseminated over social media, including scams, and child sexual abuse material. IJM Australia Country Director David Braga welcomed … Continued

Global Tax Chiefs and SFCT build capability to combat crypto crime

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Last week, specialists from across Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) jurisdictions delivered crypto asset investigation training to over 50 members of Australia’s Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (SFCT). This collaboration between the J5 and SFCT comes at a critical time, as crypto assets are increasingly utilised in criminal activities, including to launder the proceeds … Continued

Do It For Dolly Day – Friday May 10

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Friday 10 May is Do It For Dolly Day, a national day in memory of Dolly Everett who tragically took her own life, aged 14, due to ongoing bullying and cyberbullying. Do It For Dolly Day is dedicated to bringing the community together by spreading kindness, raising awareness and vital funds, and GOING BLUE TO … Continued

Spokesperson alert: Government changes to boost migrant skills and qualifications recognition in construction

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Overnight, the Federal Government has announced a $90.6 million investment to boost the number of skilled workers in the construction and housing sector, including a $1.8 million measure to streamline skills assessments for around 1,900 potential migrants from countries with comparable qualifications who want to work in Australia’s construction and housing sector, and prioritise the … Continued

Tradie skills spend will boost construction: CFMEU

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The CFMEU has strongly endorsed the Albanese Government’s federal budget boost for apprenticeships and traineeships in the construction industry. As part of the package announced on Wednesday, the government will fund an additional 15,000 fee-free construction TAFE and VET places over two years from 2025. There is also new funding for industry training providers, including … Continued

The world’s clean technology future can be made in Australia

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Bold action to boost Australian manufacturing capabilities and grow five onshore cleantech supply chains could generate up to $215 billion in revenue and create up to 53,000 additional jobs by 2035, according to a new report by independent think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE). Make it here: building Australia’s clean industrial future underscores the critical … Continued

New Vehicle Efficiency Standard must be backed by accountability

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY 7 MAY, 2024   New Vehicle Efficiency Standard must be backed by accountability   The Climate Council is calling for data collected through the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard on manufacturers’ vehicle imports to be published by the government, delivering real transparency on how automakers are meeting the scheme’s new pollution caps.  … Continued