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A new survey of almost 500 disability support workers reveals an acute workforce crisis, with overwhelming concern about pay, chronic understaffing and burnout, and clear evidence that support and care quality is suffering. The Health Services Union has warned the situation needs urgent action from the Federal Government after the survey made alarming findings from … Continued
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FOR RELEASE 7:00am AEST, 26 August 2025 Top-down scenario analysis from Deloitte Access Economics shows Australia’s GDP will likely be $370 billion greater by 2035 under a 75% emissions reduction target, compared to current projections. An estimated 69,000 additional Australian jobs would be supported each year between 2025-2035 under a 75% target compared to continuing along … Continued
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**** MEDIA ALERT **** What: Health Services Union will launch a new national survey of disability workers ahead of a workforce crisis meeting with MPs and senators Who: HSU National Secretary Lloyd Williams, disability workers When: 11.30am, Tuesday, August 26 Where: Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra Contact: Matt Coughlan 0400 … Continued
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The SDA – the Union for workers in retail, fast food and warehousing, has launched a new campaign and 5-Point Plan in response to alarming new research that reveals the retail industry is under pressure with unacceptable psychosocial risks, from understaffing, to excessive workloads, poor workplace change management and increased customer abuse, placing workers at … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Children dying as unaccompanied homeless children fall through support gaps New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has for the first time revealed the scale of children experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian, and highlighted serious gaps in support services. The shocking statistics released today show 13,300 unaccompanied children … Continued
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National violence prevention organisation Our Watch welcomes Monday’s historic passing of the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. For the first time, Australian universities and university-operated student accommodation providers will be legally required to not only to respond to violence, but also to take action to prevent violence before it occurs … Continued
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Measuring Poverty in Australia: Henderson’s Legacy and the Path Ahead On Wednesday 27 August, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) and the Melbourne Institute will host an event at Parliament House in Canberra to mark 50 years since the report of the Australian Government’s Commission of Inquiry into Poverty (the Henderson Inquiry). The Hon. Tanya … Continued
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In response to new emissions data showing Australia’s emissions fell by 1.4% or 6.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the year to March 2025, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s climate and energy program manager Gavan McFadzean said: “This is what happens when you set an economy-wide target to cut emissions – it sends a signal … Continued
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Friday 22 August 2025: Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner has commended the Australian Government’s leadership on urgent child safety reforms agreed at today’s historic meeting of education ministers across the federation. National, state and territory ministers met in Sydney today to commit to a trial of CCTV and rollout of mobile phone bans in childcare centres, … Continued
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Rewiring Australia welcomes plan to boost offshore wind technology Rewiring Australia has welcomed the federal government’s announcement to boost the development of renewable energy projects by proposing new guidelines for research and demonstration licenses. The Energy Minister Chris Bowen today unveiled the plans to offer the updated licenses, which would encourage researchers, scientists and others … Continued
