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UNDER EMBARGO – 11 July 2023, 10:00pm The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has released the latest findings from its National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program, revealing increasing levels of consumption for some substances. The ACIC assesses that this will likely lead to an increase in harm experienced by the community. Acting ACIC CEO Matt Rippon … Continued
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After many years of urging successive federal governments to reserve a portion of Australia’s natural gas for domestic use at an affordable price, the AWU is today celebrating a long overdue victory with the introduction of the mandatory gas code of conduct. The AWU has long warned of the dangers of linking domestic gas prices … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the release of the gas market code and is urging the government to take further steps to make energy affordable as an essential service for people on low and modest incomes. ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie said: “International gas corporations are making enormous profits from public resources while soaring energy bills are forcing … Continued
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11 July 2023 The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) welcomes the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s decision to remove restrictions that prevent health professionals, including doctors and pharmacists, from prescribing and dispensing MS-2 Step (mifepristone and misoprostol). From 1 August 2023, pharmacists will no longer need to be registered or undertake specific training to dispense MS-2 Step … Continued
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The Alliance for Gambling Reform has welcomed the national self-exclusion register, BetStop, as a long-overdue gambling harm reduction initiative. “For far too long Australia has had an ineffective, patchwork of self-exclusion programs that have been poorly enforced. It has allowed the predatory gambling industry to continue to offer unethical inducements to people who have said … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the Robodebt Royal Commission’s report today and urges the government to implement the recommendations in full. ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie said: “The Robodebt scheme was a shocking and shameful episode in our nation’s history which caused severe distress to hundreds of thousands of people. “This damning report shines a light on the horrific … Continued
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ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will hold a press conference at 2pm in Sydney on the Robodebt Royal Commission Report Who: Dr Cassandra Goldie Where: Prince Alfred Park, Corner of Cleveland Street and Chalmers St, Sydney When: 2pm, Friday 7 July Contact details: Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171
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Qtopia Sydney has voiced their stance of solidarity with First Nations Australians, as they support the implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full, as well as the ‘Yes’ vote, in the upcoming 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum. Set to take premises in the old Darlinghurst Police Station in a few short … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the RBA’s decision to hold the official cash rate at 4.1% and avoid further increases in unemployment in the coming year. Every additional interest rate rise leads to job losses down the line. Interest rate hikes this year have already caused harm, which will be evident over the next 12 months. The RBAs … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers to think twice before ‘copying and pasting’ work-related claims from last year’s tax return. ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh said there are some key changes to look out for this tax time when claiming your deductions. ‘When you’re getting ready to lodge, consider the records you have … Continued
