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Better Access Australia is urging a wake-up call in the media, parliament and community to stop the legitimisation of a dangerous unregulated nicotine product being sold as healthcare to our children, all to buy the Green’s vote. All Australians want to keep our kids safe from the harmful effects of smoking and vaping, but the … Continued
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The number of people betting on sports has exploded, doubling in just five years with more than one third of all spending on sports betting now coming from people with a gambling problem, according to new research. More than a quarter of all men aged 18-24 and a third of men aged 25-34 now bet on … Continued
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The CFMEU has warned the Albanese Government’s proposed laws designed to intervene in the union’s composition could set a dangerous precedent. Legislation introduced to federal parliament on Monday will allow the CFMEU’s manufacturing division to hold a ballot on leaving the powerful construction union. The bill restores now-repealed Coalition-era powers to undermine unions and … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers against rushing to lodge their tax returns on 1 July. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said those who lodge in early July are twice as likely to make a mistake in their tax return. ‘Tax time is not a race, and there is a much higher chance that your … Continued
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20 June 2024 Queensland Conservation Council strongly opposes the introduction of nuclear power into Australia, and calls on opposition Leader Peter Dutton to abandon his dangerous proposal to site nuclear power on the country of First Nations people. Australia has a shameful history of forcing nuclear harm on First Nations, with the explosion of nuclear … Continued
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EXPERTS: THE LEGAL SYSTEM IS FAILING MIGRANTS WHEN THEY TRY TO RECOVER UNPAID WAGES Widespread underpayment of migrant workers (and local workers) is now well-documented – and a new report shows how hard it is to recover those wages at court. All Work, No Pay urges the Federal Government to take urgent action to ensure … Continued
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Comments attributable to Dan Cass, Executive Director, Rewiring Australia: “Some countries that are small, cold, and with higher population density and minimal solar and wind resources will need nuclear to replace fossil fuels – but Australia has literally the opposite population and geographical characteristics. “Australia committed to a nuclear power plant in Jervis … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE Dutton’s climate policy: Let it burn THE CLIMATE COUNCIL has slammed the Coalition’s energy scheme as “a smokescreen for its commitment to coal and gas” and “radioactive greenwash”, which would delay Australia’s urgent and accelerating shift to clean energy and away from fossil fuels. Analysis … Continued
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The Federal Coalition’s focus on uneconomic nuclear power stations is a dangerous distraction from real climate action. The Coalition has today earmarked Callide and Tarong as possible sites for nuclear power plants that would be built if it were elected. Spruiking this false solution creates uncertainty for regional communities when they deserve a well-planned and … Continued
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19 June 2024 Manufacturing Division Welcomes CFMEU Split Vote The CFMEU Manufacturing Division welcomes the announcement from Minister Tony Burke that the Government will provide the opportunity for members to vote on their future. Manufacturing Division Members will now have the chance to determine if they want their union to be outside of the CFMEU. … Continued
