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Dear Member/Senator, If you missed the SDA’s launch of ‘Under Pressure – The Hidden Cost of Retail’ in Federal Parliament this week, you can catch up with the campaign video and research report below. Watch the Under Pressure video here: Review the Under Pressure Research Report here: If you’d like further information, please don’t hesitate to visit … Continued
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This is a joint media release from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) This week the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) joined forces to conduct a series of surprise visits to food sector and hospitality businesses in Darwin. The visits related to suspected shadow economy activities … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) this week convened for the new 48th Parliament and adopted a work program that includes several new inquiries. The Committee invites public submissions on the following reviews: Review of the listing of Terrorgram as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code Act 1995; Submissions due by 10 … Continued
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ACOSS has welcomed the government’s announcement that it will provide resolution payments of up to $600 for people affected by unlawful income apportionment. Income apportionment was an historical practice used by the government that saw people’s earnings incorrectly averaged over two fortnights (or more) by Centrelink, resulting in inaccurate debt assessments. “We have long called … Continued
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Key Facts: Anti-Dumping Commission to receive new powers to address sudden import surges threatening Australian jobs Reform comes amid global oversupply and trade uncertainty, particularly affecting products diverted from US markets Function will transfer from Productivity Commission to ADC, which already handles unfair trade practices Changes result from years of collaboration between TFTU, AWU, AMWU, … Continued
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National Legal Aid welcomes the Federal Government announcement that it will wipe almost half of Australia’s social security debt backlog and deliver a $300 million investment to promote a fairer social security system for disadvantaged Australians. We congratulate the work of Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Social Services, and Senator Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women, … Continued
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Pacific Friends of Global Health strongly welcomes the Australian Government’s pledge of $266 million to the Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment to fight AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria, cementing Australia’s commitment to end the three epidemics and strengthen health systems. Australia has become the sixth donor to pledge early, with this significant investment in global health … Continued
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Quakers Australia is leading a push for greater accountability in Australia’s arms trade, launching a major investigative report, and presenting a statement signed by 61 groups calling for a review. This call for action coincides with the Arms Trade Treaty meeting of State Parties in Geneva this week. Report launch: Quakers Australia are launching a … Continued
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Urgent action needed to address shocking rates of suicide among homeless youth: Australians for Mental Health New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has today revealed the scale of children leaving violence and neglect, and seeking support from specialised homelessness services without a parent or guardian. The heartbreaking statistics show … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning against the risks of accessing superannuation (super) early to pay for non-critical medical procedures or lifestyle expenses. ATO Deputy Commissioner Emma Rosenzweig cautions those who are considering accessing their super to carefully consider their circumstances and the impacts it can have both short and long term. ‘Superannuation is … Continued
