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The Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase minimum wages by 3.75% is much-needed recognition that people on low and modest incomes continue to experience financial stress. We also welcome the Commission’s decision to re-assess wages for people working in community services and other sectors traditionally dominated by women. ACOSS Chief Executive Officer, Cassandra Goldie said: … Continued
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International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia congratulates the Communications Minister for strengthening Australia’s Basic Online Safety Expectations (BOSE) to better protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse. Commencing today, the BOSE Amendment Determination includes new provisions that require tech companies operating in Australia to design products and services with child safety in mind before … Continued
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Civil society groups from across Australia and the Pacific are calling on the Australian Government to champion loss and damage finance for Pacific Island countries at the upcoming Bonn UN Climate Change Conference, saying there is an urgent need to support frontline communities grappling with the escalating climate crisis. In a joint letter led by … Continued
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The Australian Public Service must use the Robodebt experience as a prompt to revisit its values and draw lessons for the future, according to a new report by the Susan McKinnon Foundation (SMF). Robodebt was a painful episode in Australia’s history, and to prevent a recurrence, its lessons must be embedded in the daily … Continued
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The Net Zero Economy Authority Bill is being debated in parliament again today. An RMIT expert can comment on the pathway to net-zero. Dr Manoj Datta, Electrical and Electronic Engineering “There should be a clear national plan to phase out coal and gas-based power generation. “The Net Zero Economy Authority Bill does not discuss or … Continued
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Veterinarians call for the Federal Government to do more to protect animals – by changing Australia’s environment laws to make sure they can protect our wildlife from climate change harm. The Federal Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to set up Australia’s first national Environment Protection Agency, known as Environment Protection Australia (EPA). … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 29 May 2024 Federal EPA: Surge in Aussie species entering ‘palliative care for plants and animals’ Record numbers of Australian species are entering “palliative care” following a 50% increase in critically endangered animals – the last step before extinction in the wild – in the two-years since the Albanese Government launched its Nature Positive … Continued
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Legislation tabled today to create a new Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Environment Information Australia (EIA) needs significant amendment to provide an adequate framework for a nature positive Australia, according to Humane Society International (HSI) Australia. While the EPA and EIA are important and necessary institutions, the animal protection and conservation organisation argues the proposed … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 29 May 2024 Federal EPA: Surge in Aussie species entering ‘palliative care for plants and animals’ Record numbers of Australian species are entering “palliative care” following a 50% increase in critically endangered animals – the last step before extinction in the wild – in the two-years since the Albanese Government launched its Nature Positive … Continued
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Community Legal Centres Australia welcomes the independent review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) agreement and calls on federal, state, and territory governments to respond swiftly to its recommendations. Following the 2024 Federal Budget, the community legal sector is facing its worst level of funding insecurity in a decade. At the same time, increasing … Continued
