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ActionAid, which is currently providing relief and support in Gaza and the wider region, is deeply alarmed and concerned by the decision of some of the world’s wealthiest nations, including Australia, to suspend funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). “This reckless action by Australia and other governments spells … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) is holding public hearings this Thursday, 1 February and Friday, 2 February 2024 which include: The CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) appearing as part of the procurement at Services Australia and the National Disability Insurance Agency inquiry. The Secretary of the Department of Health is appearing for … Continued
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KYIV, UKRAINE / ACCESSWIRE / January 25, 2024 / In a crucial effort to support Ukraine’s wounded, the R.T. Weatherman Foundation is proud to announce the successful delivery of over $1.5 million in trauma orthopedic medical supplies to six hospitals across Ukraine. This substantial contribution marks a significant step in aiding both soldiers on the … Continued
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The CFMEU has called for the Albanese Government to back its mega-profits tax to end the housing crisis after making sensible changes to income tax cuts. According to Oxford Economics Australia modelling, a mega-profits tax could comfortably raise enough money to build 52,600 social and affordable homes a year. CFMEU National Secretary Zach … Continued
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The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to amend the Stage 3 tax cuts to make them fairer and more inclusive. The circumstances impacting Australia’s economy have changed dramatically since the initial income tax reforms were legislated in 2019. The impacts of the pandemic, high inflation and cost-of-living pressure have been most … Continued
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UNSW Business School School of Economics Associate Professor Mark Humphrey-Jenner, School of Economics, UNSW Business School, is available to comment. Mark can be reached on his mobile at 0412965340 or by e-mail [email protected]. Mark mentions that the announcement is a “politically expedient backflip that fails Australians, dents Albanese’s credibility, attacks ambition, undermines productivity, … Continued
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THE GREAT DECOMMISSIONING DEBACLE HAS BEGUN Will taxpayers be hit? Reports that two fossil fuel companies are struggling to finance the retirement of their offshore gas and oil assets should be of grave concern to Australian taxpayers. The Energy News Bulletin is reporting that trouble at Jadestone’s Montara and Stagg oilfields off WA has … Continued
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The Global Partnership for Education and the Institute for Economics & Peace have released new research providing compelling evidence of the strong relationship between education and peace. LONDON, ENGLAND / ACCESSWIRE / January 23, 2024 / The Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), have released new research providing … Continued
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The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) is reinforcing its position as a national policy leader by introducing the ITECA Boardroom to Parliament Executive Program, designed to enhance the advocacy skills of leaders in the independent skills training and higher education sectors. “The ITECA Boardroom to Parliament Executive Program is a testament to our commitment … Continued
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Widening the ‘Stage 3’ tax cuts package to include those on less than $45,000 a year would extend benefits to 1.58 million more workers, mainly women, according to analysis by the McKell Institute. The ‘Stage 3’ package as proposed by the previous government would only benefit workers who make $45,000 a year or more. – … Continued
