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WA independent Senator Fatima Payman is gearing up for a fight for transparency, committing to move a motion on the first sitting day of 2026 to dispose of the government’s dodgy Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation. Today the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee released its long-awaited report which outlines how little support the FOI … Continued
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WA independent Senator, Fatima Payman, is calling on the Federal Government to urgently confront the failure of its current tobacco excise and compliance strategy, as revenue collapses and smoking rates rise. “The Government has poured hundreds of millions into compliance, including an additional $188 million last financial year, but in places like Fremantle, WA, the … Continued
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New partnership marks a significant step forward in the shared mission to combat AI-enabled fraud and strengthen digital safety worldwide. THE HAGUE, NL / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / As scammers adopt increasingly sophisticated methods powered by artificial intelligence, global coordination and responsible innovation have become essential to protecting consumers. Today, the Global … Continued
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Monash University AI and machine learning experts are available to discuss the National AI Plan and how we need to progress with building sovereign AI through upskilling the Australian workforce. Australian Laureate Fellow Professor Geoff Webb, Department of Data Science and AI, Faculty of Information Technology Contact via: +61 450 501 248 or [email protected] … Continued
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Gen Z suicide figures shows urgent need for a Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Australians for Mental Health is urging the federal government to appoint a dedicated Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, after new research revealed younger Australians are more likely to report suicidal … Continued
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EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:00, 1 DECEMBER 2025 NEW ANALYSIS FROM the Climate Council shows that Aussies would pay an additional $4.5-6bn extra on their power bills if the renewable energy rollout is delayed. While some politicians and commentators are falsely claiming that scrapping a net zero by 2050 commitment will somehow reduce household bills, this analysis … Continued
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The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has welcomed the announcement that Treasurers have agreed to supporting health practitioners to work at their full scope of practice in the updated National Competition Policy Federation Funding Agreement Schedule. The inclusion of full scope of practice reforms in the agreement recognises that enabling nurses and other health … Continued
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The Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union (TFTU) will continue to fight for every timber job and protect timber workers and communities across the country. The union reaffirmed this commitment following the passage of new national environment laws in Canberra this week. TFTU National Secretary Michael O’Connor said the full impact of the new laws on … Continued
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Samuel Johnson and Tim Costello join Andy and Scrubby’s BIG Walk Against Gambling for their Melbourne leg. Andy Hope has been battling gambling addiction for 40 years. On his 60th birthday, he set off on a walk around Australia to raise money and awareness for gambling harm. Joined by his dog Scrubby, Andy has already … Continued
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Media release 27 November 2025 Australia’s peak body for public health is deeply concerned that the passage of the terms of reference for the Senate inquiry on illicit tobacco today missed a key question – the role of Big Tobacco and its allies. The Public Health Association of Australia says the Senate inquiry must consider the role of the established multinational tobacco industry (Big Tobacco) and their Australian arm in;- the establishment and … Continued
