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Gambling industry makes almost half its revenue from just 12% of all gamblers – New data shows industry preys on those who can’t afford their losses

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Gamblers experiencing the highest level of harms in Australia represent just over 12% of gamblers but contribute almost half of all gambling revenue according to new data that underscores how the gambling industry preys on people who can least afford it.  “We have long known that the predatory gambling industry does all it can to … Continued

Live music inquiry – Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth public hearings

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding its final round of interstate public hearings next week for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. The Committee is continuing to speak with industry stakeholders, including state and local organisations, peak bodies, and event organisers. … Continued

Choc it up to experience

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Australia’s first certified carbon-neutral distillery, a local business that is successfully exporting to the Asian market, and one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers will be appearing as witnesses at the seventh public hearing for the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources’ inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing in Australia. Committee Chair, Mr Rob Mitchell MP, … Continued

Alliance announces the appointment of a new CEO

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The Alliance for Gambling Reform has announced the appointment of Martin Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer. The Alliance’s Board Chair, Sharon Dickson, announced the appointment of Mr Thomas after an extensive, nation-wide recruitment process. Mr Thomas has been working as Interim CEO for the last few months. “Martin brings great skills, energy, knowledge … Continued

Farmers for Climate Action thanks Minister Watt, welcomes Minister Collins

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Monday, 29 July 2024   Farmers for Climate Action has thanked outgoing Agriculture Minister Murray Watt for his constructive approach to sustainable agriculture and pollution reduction.   Farmers for Climate Action represents 8300 farmers across the nation.   Farmers for Climate Action CEO Natalie Collard said Minister Watt listened to and understood the challenges farmers’ … Continued

Bushfire survivors to deliver 11,000 signatures to Environment Minister demanding climate impacts are included in environment law reforms

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UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL Wednesday 31 July 2024    BUSHFIRE SURVIVORS FOR CLIMATE ACTION (BSCA) will deliver a petition signed by more than 11,000 Australians to the office of the federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, at 10am on Wednesday July 31, calling on the government to ensure climate impacts will … Continued

First shale gas fracking plan in Australia under federal environment laws released, faces staunch community opposition in the Kimberley

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A new plan to drill and frack six oil and gas wells in the heart of the Kimberley’s National Heritage-listed Martuwarra Fitzroy River catchment will face fierce widespread community opposition in the Kimberley to the environmentally destructive plan.  The fracking project plans were released on 24th July by Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s Department of Climate … Continued

Final public hearing of flood insurance inquiry

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The House Standing Committee on Economics will hold a virtual public hearing tomorrow, 30 July, as part of its inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims: Tuesday 30 July 2024By videoconference9.45 am to 3.30 pm The Committee will take evidence from Sydney Water, the Australian Building Codes Board, Standards Australia, Engineers Australia and the NSW Reconstruction … Continued

Andrew Giles Welcomed To The Skills Training Sector

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  The peak body representing independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has welcomed the Hon. Andrew Giles MP to his role as federal Minister for Skills and Training. “Around 4,000 independent RTOs support around 89% of the 4.5 million students in skills training across Australia, so Mr Giles’ appointment is … Continued