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The spotlight is yet again shining on the national crisis of violence against women in Australia, and the calls for increased action and improved responses to all forms of domestic, family and sexual violence has intensified over the last three weeks. With the need for a perpetrator register or a disclosure scheme emerging as one … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth has released its final report into the Australian Government’s approach to negotiating trade and investment agreements, which examined how Australia can strengthen its approach to trade negotiations. Australia’s trade and investment agreements reduce barriers to trade for Australian goods, services, and investment, creating well paid and secure jobs, improving … Continued
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Private hospital patients around the country are set to avoid significant extra costs after the federal government announced health insurers must continue funding critical surgical items following a concerted campaign by Catholic Health Australia. The federal government has today announced it will keep General Use items on the Prescribed List, which specifies the medical … Continued
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The Trade Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hold a public hearing today in Launceston for its inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors. The Subcommittee will hear evidence from the international education sector, including universities and student representatives. The Subcommittee will also hear from regional tourism and businesses organisations, … Continued
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This week, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP is in Victoria, where he will celebrate visiting over 100 schools, as part of the Parliament in Schools program. Students will learn about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament, as well as hear first-hand from the Speaker and their local member on what a typical day … Continued
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Over the weekend, we saw a community-led groundswell of voices calling for federal action to prevent the ongoing violence against Australian women in 2024. As of 26 April, 27 women across Australia have been allegedly killed in acts of violence. When National Cabinet meets on Wednesday they have the opportunity to commit to matching community … Continued
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The national peak body for Australia’s 165 community legal services has called on the Federal Government to ensure investment in women’s safety includes funding the frontline services that keep women safe and assist them to escape violence. Community Legal Centres Australia released data from its recent sector survey showing that 78% or four in five … Continued
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Motorists living in commuter outer suburbs are among the biggest embracers of the federal government’s discount for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, according to the latest data from the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA). New NALSPA figures show the outer suburbs, including Werribee and Tarneit (Vic), and Kellyville, Riverstone, and Baulkham Hills (NSW), … Continued
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eSafety statement: 24 April, 2024 Please attribute to a spokesperson for the eSafety Commissioner: The Federal Court today granted a further interim injunction requiring X Corp to immediately hide Class 1 material on X that was subject to eSafety’s removal notice of 16 April, 2024. This will remain in effect until 5pm on 10 May, … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL, 2024 Gold standard: New car laws to slash pollution by 20 million tonnes Climate Council analysis, released today, shows the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard will cut more climate pollution than getting all Aussie homes off gas. The standard, soon to be debated in Parliament, can prevent … Continued
