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ACFID response to targeted sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank

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The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the peak body for Australian humanitarian agencies welcomes the announcement from Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong to impose targeted Magnitsky-style financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli individuals and an Israeli entity for involvement in settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. This announcement comes in … Continued

Review sets progressive vision for a strong, multicultural Australia

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Findings from a once-in-a-generation review released yesterday set a progressive vision for multicultural Australia, according to non-profit organisation, Settlement Services International (SSI).  SSI welcomed the release of the Multicultural Framework Review, Towards Fairness: A multicultural Australia for all, which drew on the voices of thousands of Australians to undertake the first comprehensive review of multicultural … Continued

Gambling ads must not feature in Olympic coverage – Let’s go higher, stronger, faster… without the odds

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The Olympics broadcaster, the Nine Network, is on notice not to breach the advertising code by running gambling ads during its free-to-air and online coverage of the Paris games. Last Olympics the then broadcaster Seven aired 49 betting promotions during its Olympic coverage on its Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide broadcasts. Seven was also … Continued

NEW WORKPLACE JUSTICE VISA A CRITICAL STEP TO STOPPING EXPLOITATION OF MIGRANT WORKERS

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A national coalition of over 40 community legal centres, unions, business groups, and faith, welfare and human rights organisations welcome the federal government’s introduction of groundbreaking reforms to reduce widespread migrant worker exploitation.  A new, world-first Workplace Justice visa will enable exploited migrants to stay in Australia for a short period to enforce their workplace … Continued

Hitting the road: Committee to hold public hearings for EV inquiry

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water will be holding public hearings in Sydney on Thursday and Friday for its inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Chair of the Committee, Mr Tony Zappia MP, said ‘The public hearings will be an opportunity to further explore the priorities necessary to support … Continued

Challenges and risks facing local government sustainability

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Local government associations from Queensland, Tasmania and New South Wales will appear before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport as part of an ongoing inquiry into local government sustainability. The virtual public hearing on 25 July 2024 continues the Committee’s in-depth examination of the financial sustainability challenges and risks facing local government. The … Continued

The ATO is here to help during tax time

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. For some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky but the ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations. Tax Help and Tax Clinics If you’re earning under $60,000 you may … Continued

The ATO is here to help during tax time

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. For some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky but the ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations. Tax Help and Tax Clinics If you’re earning under $60,000 you may … Continued

The ATO is here to help during tax time

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. For some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky but the ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations. Tax Help and Tax Clinics If you’re earning under $60,000 you may … Continued

The ATO is here to help during tax time

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. For some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky but the ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations. Tax Help and Tax Clinics If you’re earning under $60,000 you may … Continued