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STRONGER WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS KEY TO HOLDING ‘BIG FOUR’ ACCOUNTABLE, HEARS PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY

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The parliamentary inquiry into Ethics and Professional Accountability in the Consultancy Industry will today hear calls for comprehensive reform of Commonwealth whistleblowing laws to close the major gaps in accountability exposed in major Australian accounting and consulting firms like PwC. Joint evidence to the inquiry from Transparency International Australia, Griffith University’s Centre for Governance and … Continued

UNSW expert available to comment on new asylum seeker claim process

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Associate Professor Daniel Ghezelbash is Deputy Director of UNSW’s Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law. Ghezelbash holds a DECRA grant to research ‘Fast Track Asylum Procedures: Balancing Fairness and Efficiency’ (2022 – 2025). He is an expert in the data and qualitative evidence around this issue and is available to talk about the asylum seeker claim process changes.  Contact details: Kate [email protected] … Continued

New study reveals Australian Long COVID response lagging

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Australia’s Long COVID response is falling short of international standards and needs an urgent overhaul, a new study warns. New research by RMIT University and Northern Health has examined Australia’s Long COVID services, guidelines and public health information, compared with international standards. The researchers found Australia lacking in several categories, including early investigation, accessibility and … Continued

2023 Annual Jobs And Skills Report Highlights The Need For Student-Centred Policy

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The release by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) of the 2023 JSA Annual Jobs And Skills Report highlights the need for student-centred reform of the nation’s skills training and higher education sectors.  That’s the position of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education … Continued

Massage therapists hope visa crackdown is part of wider reforms

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Massage & Myotherapy Australia welcomes the commitment of the Federal Government to crackdown on the exploitation of Australia’s visa programs. Ann Davey, CEO Massage & Myotherapy Australia said, ‘We hope that more will be announced concerning the massage sector which has suffered the brunt of this abuse. ‘Massage therapy has long been used as a … Continued

RBA may hold again, but we are not in the clear: RMIT experts

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Economics experts say while the Reserve Bank is tipped to hold interest rates again, there are many other factors putting immense pressure on the economy  Bilgehan Karabay, Associate Professor, Economics  Topics: RBA, interest rates, cost of living  “Whichever decision the RBA makes today, there are many other factors at play denying us any reprieve from cost … Continued

Note To Australian Government: It’s Independent Training Providers That Lead On Quality Measures

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As the Australian Government sets about reforming the skills training system, it continues to overlook a critical piece of evidence – that independent skills training providers lead on critical student and employer satisfaction measures.  That’s the position of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, … Continued

Deadline for ‘DIY’ tax returns just around the corner

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As the 31 October deadline approaches, the Australian Taxation office (ATO) is reminding people to lodge their returns or engage with a registered tax agent to avoid late lodgment penalties. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said more than 7.9 million people have already lodged their returns, which is about 400,000 less lodgments than this time last year. … Continued