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CFMEU backs build-rent-buy scheme expansion as part of housing fix

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The Construction Forestry Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has called for the federal government to expand build-to-rent-to-buy schemes. The Greens’ housing policy, released yesterday, calls for the government to build 360,000 homes over five years that would be available to rent and buy at discounted rates. CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith said the Federal Labor Government … Continued

TALENT ALERT: EXPERTS ON FUEL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS

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Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is today addressing the federal governments’ proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standards Scheme at the Smart Energy Conference. The following experts are available for comment on why Australia needs the proposed NVES.    Liam Davies – Senior Transport Analyst at the Institute for Sensible Transport, said:    ‘’The design … Continued

Media release: “Fundamental power imbalance” – Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper releases consultation submission to federal offshore gas regulations review

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Mardudhunera woman, Federal Court victor and former Chair of the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, Raelene Cooper, this morning releases her submission to the Federal Government’s Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (OPGGS) regulatory review of offshore gas approvals instigated by the Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King in Perth and sets out Woodside’s history with Murujuga traditional … Continued

MEDIA ALERT FOR THURSDAY MARCH 7

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The following speakers will be addressing the Smart Energy 2024 conference and expo in Sydney tomorrow, Thursday March 7. 9:20 amHon. Chris BowenMinister for Climate Change and Energy 9:40 amSimon Holmes à CourtDirector, Smart Energy Council 11:00 amProf. Rod SimsChair, The Superpower Institute 12:10 pmHon. Malcolm Turnbull AC29th Prime Minister of Australia   Where: Smart … Continued

Raids uncover illegal sales suppression technology

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has conducted a number of raids as part of its continued focus on businesses suspected of using, manufacturing or supplying electronic sales suppression tools (ESSTs) to avoid paying tax. ESSTs or software attached to a point-of-sale system are designed to alter transaction records and avoid paying tax. It has been … Continued

EMBARGOED – Filthy Five: Toyota, Ford among car companies polluting more than Australia’s coal mines

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EMBARGOED 12.01AM WEDNESDAY 6TH MARCH 2024   Filthy Five: Toyota, Ford among car companies polluting more than Australia’s coal mines   FIVE FILTHY CAR COMPANIES whose fleets are responsible for more climate pollution than some of Australia’s biggest coal mines have been identified in new analysis by the Climate Council.   Toyota’s 2023 new car … Continued

Time to honour Peta Murphy and commit to real gambling reforms – Australian voters want end to the carnage caused by gambling that adds to cost of living pain

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The voters of Dunkley have honoured Peta Murphy’s legacy by electing a Labor candidate, now it’s time for the Albanese Government to do the same and accept all of the recommendations of the online gambling inquiry that she fought so hard to deliver, even in her last days. “Certainly, the cost of living was a … Continued

RE-Alliance calls for governments to invest in building trust for Australia’s clean energy shift

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Friday 1 March 2024 Today’s response by the Energy and Climate Ministerial Council to Andrew Dyer’s Community Engagement Review means Australia can move forward in securing an energy transformation that delivers long-term benefits to regional Australia. RE-Alliance is an independent community-based organisation working with regions navigating renewable energy projects for more than a decade. Andrew … Continued