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Weld Australia Demands Answers: Will the Australian Government Manufacture Wind and Transmission Towers Locally or Outsource to China–Again?

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Weld Australia calls upon the Australian Government to provide a clear and immediate public response regarding the manufacture of wind and transmission towers. Will wind and transmission towers be manufactured locally in Australia, or offshored to China—again? According to Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), “The transition to renewable energy is paramount for Australia’s future, yet … Continued

CENTRAL COAST ARTS TRAINING ORGANISATION RECEIVES RECOGNITION FOR NATIONAL WORK AND IMPACT

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The Federal Government has recognised the significant work and national impact of NAISDA, the leading creative arts education and training organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people based on the Central Coast. This week, Minister for Indigenous Australians, The Hon. Linda Burney MP, and Federal Member for Robertson, Dr. Gordon Reid MP, visited NAISDA … Continued

Health Care: A Disappointing Budget

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Health Care: A Disappointing Budget   “Why has health care been almost ignored in this year’s budget”, asks Dr Peter Davoren, Secretary, Doctors Reform Society. In January last year Health Minister Butler said, “Frankly I think our general practice right now is in the worst shape it has been in the 40-year history of Medicare,” … Continued

Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network (ACCN) launches to revolutionise cancer care across the country

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The landscape of cancer care in Australia is set to transform with the launch today of a new network which will link cancer services across Australia, aiming to improve cancer outcomes and experiences for all Australians affected by cancer. The Australian Government announced the launch of the Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network (ACCN) at the Innovations … Continued

New research provides a snapshot of inequality in Australia

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New research from the Productivity Commission has unpacked changes to income and wealth levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The initial pandemic period saw an unprecedented decline in income inequality. The incomes of lower-income households grew rapidly in relative terms in the early stages of the pandemic, due to the massive increase in support payments from … Continued

Two years after ‘Climate Election’: Coalition missing on climate

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MEDIA RELEASEMonday 20 May 2024 Federal Coalition has no policy to address climate crisis Tomorrow marks two years since the federal Coalition lost the ‘Climate Election’ yet they still have no climate policy, no plan to reduce climate pollution and haven’t updated their 2030 emissions reduction target. “In 2022, Australians voted decisively for action on … Continued

Electric Vehicle Council congratulate government, parliament on New Vehicle Efficiency Standards becoming law

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The Electric Vehicle Council has congratulated the Australian Parliament for passing New Vehicle Efficiency Standards into law today.  EVC chief executive Behyad Jafari said the landmark decision represented a significant leap forward for Australia in its commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future. “This is a historic day. After multiple attempts by different governments, Australia … Continued