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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the following treaty action: Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America on Technology Safeguards Associated with United States Participation in Space Launches from Australia Committee Chair Mr Josh Wilson MP said, “This … Continued
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Having completed a year-long inquiry that generated almost 500 written submissions, the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport today tabled an important report on the state of diabetes mellitus in Australia. Committee Chair Dr Mike Freelander MP said: ‘In Australia, approximately 1.5 million people – some five per cent of the population – are … Continued
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The mental health of young Australians, particularly women and girls, began to fall sharply in the early 2010s, which coincides with the launch and growth of Instagram and Snapchat, new research by e61 Institute has found. Analysis of individual-level data from the Household, Income, Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey finds the average self-reported … Continued
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Govt urged to stare down big business’ threats and enact a sugar levy Media release 3 July 2024 The public health community has applauded a new parliamentary report into the causes of and solutions for diabetes and obesity, and encourages the Australian Government to stand firm against the push from big business to again dilute action … Continued
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La Trobe Ideas and Society event in partnership with La Trobe Asia 16th July 5.00-6.30pm (online) Bookings here Ideas and Society Program in partnership with La Trobe Asia presents AUKUS and Australia’s Future. The conversation will discuss the agreement of both the US and the UK to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines and … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, through the Human Rights Subcommittee (the Subcommittee), has commenced an inquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The inquiry was referred by the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon Penny Wong on 27 June 2024 with the following Terms of Reference. The … Continued
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On Thursday, 4 July 2024, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport will hear from the Department of Health and Aged Care as part of its inquiry into local government sustainability. Chair of the Committee, Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP, said ‘local governments play a vital role in providing a range of public health … Continued
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The House Standing Committee on Economics will hold a public hearing in Devonport, Tasmania, as part of its inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims. The hearing will be held at the Paranaple Convention Centre on 17 July. Committee Chair Daniel Mulino MP said he wanted to hear first-hand from local councils, businesses and residents about … Continued
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The House Standing Committee on Economics will hold a public hearing in Devonport, Tasmania, as part of its inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims. The hearing will be held at the Paranaple Convention Centre on 17 July. Committee Chair Daniel Mulino MP said he wanted to hear first-hand from local councils, businesses and residents about … Continued
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Federal parliament’s decision to pass legislation designed to interfere with which workers the CFMEU represents could set a dangerous precedent, the union warns. The bill, which passed the Senate on Tuesday, will allow the CFMEU’s manufacturing division to hold a ballot on leaving the powerful construction union. The bill restores Coalition-era powers to undermine unions … Continued
