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Treaties Committee recommends ratification of Nairobi Convention

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (Nairobi Convention). Committee Chair Mr Josh Wilson MP said, “Australia is a country with a significant coastline and shipping industry. Joining the Nairobi Convention would provide economic, environmental, and human safety benefits for Australia. Through … Continued

Committee to hear from the Australian Local Government Association

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On Thursday, 27 June 2024, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport will hear from the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) as part of its inquiry into local government sustainability. ALGA is the peak body representing local governments across Australia. Chair of the Committee, Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP, said ‘ALGA plays a pivotal … Continued

Heart Foundation welcomes passage of new e-cigarette legislation

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Wednesday, 26 June, 2024 Heart Foundation welcomes passage of new e-cigarette legislation New legislation passed by the Senate today will help protect young people from the harms of e-cigarettes and vapes The Heart Foundation has welcomed the passage through the Senate of new legislation – The Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill … Continued

CPI and engineering activity foreshadows further economic challenges

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26 June 2024 Monthly inflation is again heading in the wrong direction and highlights that serious action is needed to bring down building costs and increase housing supply, says Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. Rising housing costs were one of the biggest monthly drivers of monthly inflation, bumping up from 3.6 per cent to … Continued

PJCIS to review listing of Ansar Allah as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has commenced a review of the listing of Ansar Allah as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Criminal Code). Ansar Allah, also referred to as the Huthi or Houthi movement, is a Zaydi Shia violent extremist organisation based in Yemen. Since its formation in the early 1990s, Ansar Allah … Continued

PJCIS to review listing of Ansar Allah as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has commenced a review of the listing of Ansar Allah as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Criminal Code). Ansar Allah, also referred to as the Huthi or Houthi movement, is a Zaydi Shia violent extremist organisation based in Yemen. Since its formation in the early 1990s, Ansar Allah … Continued