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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has commended federal and state governments for listening to university staff’s plea to crack down on sexual harassment and violence. The Action Plan Addressing Gender-based Violence in Higher Education released by Australia’s education ministers on Friday was informed by consultation with NTEU members. It comes after university … Continued
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The CEOs of the Seven, Nine and Ten networks will make a rare joint appearance at a Senate inquiry, to argue the importance of access to free TV for millions of Australians. The commercial TV executives will appear today alongside Free TV Chair Greg Hywood and CEO Bridget Fair before the Environment and Communications Legislation … Continued
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Big win for Friends of the Earth But Industry report misses two big points The fossil fuel industry’s Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) has released a new report recommending government funding for a massive new industry in Western Australia, supporting a long-running Friends of the Earth (FoE) campaign. The report, which was funded … Continued
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21 February 2024 Public health experts are calling for the Federal Government to urgently implement and properly resource the proposed Australian Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) to ensure COVID-19 advice is consistent across Australia. The call from the Public Health Association of Australia comes as public health experts await further details of the ACDC promised … Continued
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he Electric Vehicle Council is calling on the leaders of the Federal Chamber of Automative Industries to formally withdraw their now discredited claims about car price increases from their lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standards. The FCAI has been promoting extraordinary projections that claim the price of popular car models would increase by up by … Continued
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Commissioner of Taxation Chris Jordan, AO Address to the National Press Club of Australia 21 February 2024 (Check against delivery) Introduction Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be here. Although I do approach this speech with some trepidation as the last time I spoke here 7 years ago, I was sued for defamation. But I can’t … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2024 Don’t pay double: More efficient new vehicles will lower fuel bills Aussie drivers could pay up to twice the price for petrol when purchasing a new car compared to international car markets with effective fuel efficiency standards, according to the latest Climate Council analysis. On … Continued
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The following is a statement from Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper, Federal Court victor and former Chair of the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation regarding amendments introduced by the government to the OPGGS Bill governing offshore oil and gas approvals: “The government said it wanted more Indigenous consultation but now, just months after the Voice failed, they are … Continued
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The Australian Government’s strategic review of the Australian apprenticeships incentive system is overdue but welcome according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, higher education, and international education sectors. “This review is timely and necessary, given the significant decline in apprentice and trainee commencements … Continued
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Brandon BioCatalyst’s CUREator, in partnership with ANDHealth, is set to deliver a BioMedTech Incubator (BMTI) focused on developing research discoveries and medical innovations with commercial potential to address dementia and cognitive decline thanks to a $50m grant from the Federal Government. The partners have joined with Dementia Australia, the national peak body for people … Continued
