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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

Live music inquiry Brisbane and Sydney public hearings

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding its first round of interstate public hearings this week for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. The Committee will be speaking with industry stakeholders, including peak bodies, broadcasters and event organisers. It will also host … Continued

Public hearing for inquiry into improving the economic self-determination for First Nations Australians

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The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs is holding a virtual public hearing on 23 July for its inquiry into improving the economic prosperity for First Nations Australians. The Committee will hear from leading financial organisations and Indigenous businesses and academics in New South Wales about how they support First economic opportunities for First … Continued

Civics education inquiry to visit northern Australia

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This week the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will hold public hearings and site visits in Maningrida and Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), and Cairns, Queensland as part of its inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia. Committee Chair, Ms Kate Thwaites MP, said ‘we want all Australians to be able to participate in our democracy and … Continued

ALERT: AP4D report launch today – 1pm

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Media are invited to attend the launch of the latest AP4D report, ‘What does it look like for Australia to… Navigate a New Era of Economic Statecraft in the Indo-Pacific’ Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing Senator Tim Ayres will be speaking at the launch, which will take place online.  When: 1pm … Continued

Cyber incompetence is no excuse. How to plan for it!

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Canberra: The Social Cyber Group has reacted to the Crowdstrike fiasco causing network outages around the world by reasserting its position that cyber incompetence is a major cause of insecurity in cyberspace.   ‘In incidents like this, companies and government authorities rush to reassure the victims and the public that there was no cyber attack’, … Continued

Philanthropy Australia welcomes the release of the Productivity Commission’s Future Foundations for Giving report

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Philanthropy Australia has welcomed the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s ‘once in a generation’ philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving, which was tabled in Parliament yesterday afternoon. The report makes it clear that the Australian Government needs to implement significant reforms to build stronger policy foundations for growing giving in Australia. … Continued

Government sidesteps its responsibilities to look after oral health of nation’s most vulnerable

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18.07.24 GOVERNMENT SIDESTEPS ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO LOOK AFTER ORAL HEALTH OF NATION’S MOST VULNERABLE   THE NATION’S DENTISTS HAVE SLATED as a wasted opportunity the Government’s failure to properly consider funding dental services for Australia’s most vulnerable populations. The Government today (July 18) released its response to the Inquiry into Senate Select Committee into the … Continued

Government sidesteps its responsibilities to look after oral health of nation’s most vulnerable

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18.07.24 GOVERNMENT SIDESTEPS ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO LOOK AFTER ORAL HEALTH OF NATION’S MOST VULNERABLE   THE NATION’S DENTISTS HAVE SLATED as a wasted opportunity the Government’s failure to properly consider funding dental services for Australia’s most vulnerable populations. The Government today (July 18) released its response to the Inquiry into Senate Select Committee into the … Continued

The 20% Student Loan Tax Is A Barrier To Equity And Access In Higher Education

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  To improve equity and access to higher education, the 20% student loan tax on FEE-HELP loans needs to be abolished, according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent higher education, skills training, and international education providers. The 20% student loan tax (formally known as a ‘loan fee’) is levied … Continued