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Boosting income support during the Covid-19 pandemic was highly effective at stimulating spending, reducing financial stress and improving wellbeing but the early release of super was not as effective at achieving all three goals, new research by e61 Institute has found. The analysis of bank transaction data shows people who received the one-off $750 … Continued
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23 August 2024 “Master Builders Australia welcomes the swift action of Government to appoint an external administrator to all branches of the CFMEU Construction and General Division,” said CEO Denita Wawn. “The appointment occurred within a day of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Bill 2024 received royal assent. “This has been … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the passage in the Senate of the Net Zero Economy Authority Bill with the Senate agreeing to amendments to include First Nations representation on the Board and ensure communities are supported and benefit from the transition. Important changes to the Bill included an amendment to require a First Nations representation on the … Continued
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On 22 August 2024, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its second public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s response to the priorities of Pacific Islands and countries in the Pacific. The Subcommittee will hear evidence from Mr Douglas Yu-tien Hsu, the Representative of the Taipei … Continued
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A former tax agent and his client have been sentenced to a combined 10 years and 6 months in jail for fraudulently claiming tax refunds and intentionally avoiding paying income tax, contrary to section 134.2(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth). Banned tax agent Ravindra Narayan from Melbourne was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months imprisonment, with … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth will hold a public hearing in Canberra on Friday, 23 August 2024 for its inquiry into the understanding and utilisation of benefits under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The Committee will hear from Australian Government departments and agencies, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Austrade, about the government’s … Continued
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A delegation of seven Western Australians is in Canberra today to meet with federal politicians ahead of potential debate of federal nature law reforms this week. With the WA Premier announcing plans to weaken the Western Australian EPA last week, strong federal laws are more important than ever. The delegates come from a range of … Continued
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On 20 August 2024 the Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, Mr Graham Perrett MP, presented the sixth Public Works Committee Report of 2024 to the House of Representatives. This report considers three proposals referred to the Committee between May and July 2024. One of the projects, the upgrade of infrastructure and facilities at HMAS Stirling, is … Continued
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It is wonderful that the issue of gambling reform is, at last, on the national agenda. What is not wonderful is that so many are parroting the misinformation of the gambling industry including that an advertising ban will lead to a spike in illegal online betting. “This is baloney,” says Stewart Kenny, co-founder of sports … Continued
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The Committee will hold a public hearing tomorrow for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme to hear from the Department of Social Services. At a public hearing on 2 August 2024, the Committee heard evidence from survivors who recalled their experiences seeking redress. This evidence has prompted the Committee to invite the Department of Social Services … Continued
