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Skills Training Legislation Needs Safeguards To Avoid Over-reach

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Legislation introduced into the Australian Parliament to amend the skills training system’s regulatory framework could be strengthened by the addition of provisions to avoid regulatory overreach.  That’s the position of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, higher education, and international education sectors. “ITECA will … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: Prime Minister, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, and Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Peter Dutton MP to co-host UN Women Australia’s International Women’s Day Parliamentary Breakfast 7.30am today

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Time: 7.30amDate: Wednesday, 7 February 2024Location: Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra Speaker opportunities: Prime Minister, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Peter Dutton MP Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator The Hon. Penny Wong UN Women Australia Chair, Georgie Williams UN Women Australia CEO, Simone Clarke Vision opportunities (further to the above): Minister for Women, Senator The Hon. Katy Gallagher Deputy … Continued

RBA’s “new look” meetings could mean more drastic rate increases

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An economist from RMIT University is available to talk about the outcome of the RBA’s first “new look” meeting for 2024.   Dr Nataliya Ilyushina, Research Fellow, Blockchain Innovation Hub and ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society  Topics: RBA, interest rates, cost of living, tax cuts, inflation  “Rising rates and prices in Australia … Continued

Media alert: Federal Politics

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  As Federal Parliament resumes, experts from La Trobe University are available to discuss the political year ahead. Dr Nicholas Barry Senior Lecturer Politics at La Trobe UniversityE: [email protected] M: 0418 940 259   Dr Barry can discuss the following topics: Analysis of the current and future political landscape in Australia How the recent tax reforms … Continued

TALENT ALERT: Fuel efficiency standards settings announced by Federal Government – case studies and experts available

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MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2024: The Federal Government has announced their draft proposal for the design of fuel efficiency standards.     The following spokespeople are available for comment; experts for comment on policy (all also double up as case studies), case studies can talk to the benefits of EV ownership and current barriers when purchasing an … Continued

Strong fuel efficiency standards good for people and planet

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ACOSS welcomes the Australian Government’s proposals released on Sunday for strong fuel efficiency standards on new vehicles and calls for complementary measures to help people on low incomes access more fuel-efficient cars. “Strong fuel efficiency standards for new cars are critical to reduce emissions causing climate change, reduce people’s transport costs, and improve health,” said … Continued