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JSA Commissioner Appointment Welcomed By Australia’s Independent Tertiary Education Sector

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The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) warmly welcomes the appointment of Professor Barney Glover AO as the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). “Professor Glover’s leadership comes at a crucial time for Australia’s workforce development,” said Troy Williams, ITECA Chief Executive. Professor Glover brings considerable depth of experience from his leadership roles, … Continued

Rewiring Australia backs overhaul of electricity market to reduce bills

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A comprehensive overhaul of the National Electricity Market (NEM) is needed to bring down energy bills and meet Australia’s 2030 emissions and renewable energy targets, according to Rewiring Australia.   The final report from the former Energy Security Board, released by the federal government, calls for energy distribution companies to integrate household solar into the … Continued

The ethical dilemmas of preventing the next pandemic

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   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    The ethical dilemmas of preventing the next pandemic  Could protecting one group of people from disease, and exposing another to it, be the best way to prevent as many deaths as possible and reduce the impact of a future pandemic?   A study led by some La Trobe academics says yes, … Continued

Increasing demand and rising health costs warrant investment in massage therapy

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Increasing demands on the health system and the rising cost of healthcare warrant a closer look at the current and potential role that qualified remedial massage therapists and myotherapists play in improving and maintaining quality of life, health and wellbeing. This was the message of Massage & Myotherapy Australia’s 2024/2025 Federal Budget Submission titled ‘Opportunities … Continued

Either we confront change, or we waste the chance to Close the Gap

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8 February 2024 The Productivity Commission’s review of the implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the Agreement) shows the inadequacy of a business-as-usual approach which pervades government decision-makers across all jurisdictions. The Commission’s report released on 6 February calls for fundamental change that requires working in genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres … Continued

Community legal services issue national alert as 200,000 people miss out on legal help

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Community Legal Centres Australia has written to Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC and Expenditure Review Committee ministers seeking urgent additional investment of at least $125 million nationally to prevent the current funding crisis for 164 local legal services from worsening further. Community Legal Centres Australia has released its 2024/25 Federal Budget Submission and sought meetings with … Continued

New McKinnon Prize shortlist reflects changing face of Australian political leadership

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The McKinnon Prize, Australia’s independent and non-partisan award for outstanding political leadership, has announced the shortlist for its annual awards. The shortlist contains outstanding political leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds, united by their delivery of effective political leadership and to inspire the next generation of Australian leaders. After extensive deliberation, the 2023 McKinnon … Continued