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Modelling used by the Business Council of Australia to claim a strong 2035 target would cost billions lacks credibility, the Australian Conservation Foundation said today. The modelling by McKinsey for the BCA: Misrepresents Australia’s starting point. The modelling establishes a ‘50% by 2035’ scenario, rather than treating Australia’s present trajectory (51% by 2035) as a … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability has commenced a new inquiry into the proposed Thriving Kids initiative program. Chair of the Committee, Dr Mike Freelander MP, said ‘Foundational supports play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectories of children with developmental delay and autism, offering the scaffolding necessary for optimal growth, learning, … Continued
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Australians for Mental Health has today welcomed the historic settlement for Robodebt victims, but has also called for urgent whole-of-government reform so that no Australian is ever harmed by government policy in this way again. The Federal Government has settled the class action in the Federal Court, which is being hailed as a record compensation … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability has commenced a new inquiry into the proposed Thriving Kids initiative program. Chair of the Committee, Dr Mike Freelander MP, said ‘Foundational supports play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectories of children with developmental delay and autism, offering the scaffolding necessary for optimal growth, learning, … Continued
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Payman asks why a social justice party would side with the government. Western Australia’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, is calling out The New Greens for siding with the government to block a crucial inquiry into the illegal tobacco trade and its economic and social harms. Today, the Senator moved a motion to refer important questions about the … Continued
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ACOSS has welcomed the announcement of a settlement for victims of Robodebt but said there remain outstanding actions needed to deliver full justice for the devastating impacts of the scheme. “Today’s announcement of a $548 million settlement for victims of Robodebt is further recognition of the devastating impacts of the unlawful and harmful Robodebt Scheme designed by the former Coalition Government … Continued
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Brisbane Radio 4BC uses Extremely Offensive Term Western Australia’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, is demanding an apology from Brisbane radio station 4BC for publishing an offensive, misogynistic term in relation to her. The revolting, sexist headline, which the Senator does not want to repeat, can be seen in this link: Gen Alpha slag in the … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to release more Support at Home packages so that older Australians can receive care in their home. “Catholic providers strongly support the announcement from Minister Butler and Minister Rae today, alongside the federal government’s broader aged care reforms, which will deliver better care for older … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATEWEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 2025 THE ALBANESE Government’s decision to approve the expansion of Glencore’s Ulan coal mine until 2035, revealed today, is a dangerous step backwards that undermines efforts to shield Australians from worsening climate harm. The decision comes as the Climate Council releases new analysis today quantifying the impact of the Albanese … Continued
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New Test of New Greens’ Independence In the wake of the Greens blocking a Senate motion today that would have taken Parliamentary staffing powers away from the Prime Minister, Senator Fatima Payman is calling on the minor party to finally support a motion to refer the issue to an inquiry. Western Australia’s only independent Senator … Continued
