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National Children’s Commissioner to respond to child safety reforms being proposed by federal, state and territory education ministers

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National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds will hold a media conference today to respond to the outcomes of a meeting of federal, state and territory education ministers in relation to improving child safety in childcare settings. Education ministers from across the nation are meeting in Sydney today, with a rollout of CCTV and mobile phone bans in … Continued

Climate groups ask Albanese Government why the delay in releasing Australia’s first national climate risk report?

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Community based climate organisations from across the country are asking why the Albanese government has repeatedly delayed the release of the National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) – a critical report outlining the grim reality communities will face without necessary action to curb climate pollution.     The Albanese government is currently deciding how strong Australia’s 2035 … Continued

Economic Reform Roundtable should mark start of ongoing, inclusive action to address national challenges

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ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie welcomed the constructive dialogue across the three days of the Economic Reform Roundtable, which she attended on behalf of civil society organisations.  “This roundtable was a rare and welcome opportunity for invited participants to discuss in depth with government the big challenges we face,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie.  … Continued

Submissions Open for Inquiry into AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership Agreement

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has commenced an inquiry into the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The treaty, signed in Geelong on 26 July 2025, forms a key component of the AUKUS partnership and outlines collaborative efforts to … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT***

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ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will hold a stand up today in Main Committee Room at 1.50pm on the progress of the Economic Reform Roundtable and ACOSS’s reform priorities   WHERE: Main Committee Room, Parliament House WHEN: 1.50pm Thursday 21 August WHO: Dr Cassandra Goldie AO Contact details: Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171

Major investments in renewables making our electricity grid cleaner than ever, more reliable

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 21 2025 A RENEWABLES investment boom has improved Australia’s energy outlook, according to the latest analysis from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). AEMO’s annual ten-year outlook – the Electricity Statement of Opportunities – predicts that growing solar, wind and battery power will improve reliability in our main electricity grid (the … Continued

National Youth Parliament official launch – Monday 25 August 2025

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The Department of the House of Representatives and Y Australia are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the National Youth Parliament, a program that will provide 16–17-year-olds with a unique opportunity to explore aspects of the role of a Member of Parliament and to learn about parliamentary processes, including how bills are drafted, debated, … Continued

Weld Australia Warns Economic Reform Roundtable: Slash ‘Red Tape’ or Save Lives?

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With the Albanese Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable kicking off today, Weld Australia is calling out the false promise of deregulation. The Productivity Commission’s push to “slash red tape” completely misdiagnoses Australia’s productivity challenge. The problem is not standards. It is non-compliance and weak enforcement. Regulations like the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards exist to … Continued