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ALERT NOW: AFP OFFICERS WALKING OFF THE JOB, AFPA PRESIDENT AVAILABLE AFP officers are currently walking off the job for two hours (1pm – 3pm) at locations around Australia. The largest contingent of officers is walking out of the AFP Headquarters in Canberra (Edmund Barton Building, cnr of Kings Avenue & Macquarie Street, Barton). … Continued
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Independent skills training and higher education providers which supported more than 57% of all international student enrolments in Australia in 2023 require more detail on what the Australian Government is proposing with respect to international student allocations for next year. That’s the view of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) following feedback from members. … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for the federal government to guarantee its decision to cap international student numbers will not result in job losses. The government announced today it plans to cap international student levels at 270,000 for the next calendar year. An NTEU petition calling on the federal government to guarantee … Continued
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Nuku’alofa, TONGA – At least US$1 trillion is needed to support low-income countries bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, according to a new report — Seizing the Moment: A New Climate Finance Goal That Delivers for the Pacific. The report’s release by a coalition of NGOs coincides with the attendance of Prime Minister Anthony … Continued
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Nuku’alofa, TONGA – At least US$1 trillion is needed to support low-income countries bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, according to a new report — Seizing the Moment: A New Climate Finance Goal That Delivers for the Pacific. The report’s release by a coalition of NGOs coincides with the attendance of Prime Minister Anthony … Continued
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Alcohol and other drug use is a major cause of preventable illness and death in Australia. Seeking to strengthen the national response to this pressing health concern, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport will undertake an inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia. In … Continued
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Conservationists fear plans for a rocket launching facility in an area deemed ‘critical’ to the survival of the endangered Eyre Peninsula Southern Emu-wren will push the species closer to extinction. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is expected to make a decision by 4 September on Southern Launch’s plans to destroy about 24 hectares of coastal heathland … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUGUST 26 2024 THE CLIMATE COUNCIL WELCOMES the Australian Government’s new plan to find accurate ways to measure methane from coal and gas companies, a significant source of climate pollution. As the Climate Council showed in our recent report, Dangerously Overlooked: Why we need to talk about methane, this powerful greenhouse … Continued
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The CEOs of Australia’s four major banks (ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank and Westpac) will appear before the House Standing Committee on Economics in Canberra on 29 and 30 August 2024 for its Review of Australia’s four major banks. Committee Chair Dr Daniel Mulino MP said it had been an eventful year for banking, from high interest rates and … Continued
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Who: Murujuga Section 10 applicant Raelene Cooper and other traditional custodians What: Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee inquiry into the Protecting the Spirit of Sea Country Bill Where: Hilton DoubleTree, 100 James Street, Perth WA. When: TODAY 10.45am AWST Monday 26 August 2024 The full program including Woodside, Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and senior Elder Tootsie Daniel … Continued
