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Australians for Mental Health welcomes mental health spend in mid-year budget update Australians for Mental Health has welcomed the federal government’s decision to fund its election commitment of more than $1 billion for mental health care. The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook released today confirms the mental health funding boosts, which will expand … Continued
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Addressing the General Meeting of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Board in Canberra today, ACN President Kath Stein FACN offered condolences to all victims of the tragic terror event at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening. Ms Stein said Australia’s nurses support the families of all those affected by the shooting and its aftermath and … Continued
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16 December 2025 Responding to the unthinkable attack on us all As Australians grapple with Sunday’s murder of 15 people at a Hannukah celebration on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, many are asking how we become a country where people are targeted simply for being Jewish. The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is uniquely placed to … Continued
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National housing campaign Everybody’s Home will publish its new report ‘Breaking Point’ on Tuesday December 16 which includes the survey results of hundreds of Australians who are struggling to afford their rent and mortgage. Ahead of MYEFO and with energy bill rebates coming to an end, the results highlight the extensive trade-offs Australians are making … Continued
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Ahead of MYEFO this week, e61 Institute CEO Michael Brennan and Senior Research Manager Matt Nolan are available for comment and interviews. They can discuss: Australia’s fiscal position Australia’s tax and expenditure settings Ongoing fiscal pressures on the budget The growth of the care economy The productivity challenge To arrange an interview: Charlie Moore 0452 … Continued
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The Australian Council of Social Service is deeply saddened by the shocking attack at Bondi Beach on Sunday. Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with the victims, their families, the entire Jewish community and all affected. This was a horrific and senseless attack on the first day of Chanukah, which should be a … Continued
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A broad range of consumer, industry and climate and environment organisations have called upon the Federal Government to put people ahead of gas exporters as the Albanese Government considers a new gas policy expected to be released any day. Kellie Caught, Program Director, Climate and Energy at ACOSS said “Australia’s focus on gas exports has … Continued
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The Commonwealth should increase its funding of public hospitals to a 50-50 share with the states and territories, Catholic Health Australia said today as health ministers meet in Brisbane. Analysis of AIHW data by Catholic Health Australia finds public hospitals are under severe pressure, leading to sliding performance in recent years. Only 67% … Continued
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Australia’s foremost hepatitis researchers and clinicians have released a joint expert statement confirming that Australia’s recommendation remains unchanged: all medically stable newborns who meet the weight threshold should receive their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. The statement follows international attention after a U.S. advisory panel recommended reversing its … Continued
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A former contractor to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, with immediate release on a recognisance release order conditioned that she be of good behaviour for three years, for defrauding the ATO of more than $105,000 through Operation Protego. The fraudulently obtained funds have since been repaid. Eva Dierens was … Continued
