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Strengthening investment to advance cancer equity for priority populations

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Nine grants totaling nearly $1 million have been awarded to projects with a strong focus on improving cancer awareness, screening, support and care tailored to priority communities across Australia. As part of Cancer Australia’s Supporting People with Cancer grant program, projects will include culturally sensitive health promotion campaigns and capacity building for healthcare providers, and targeted … Continued

Former consultancy employee faces fraud charges

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This week, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), with the assistance of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), executed a search warrant at the Sydney residence of a former employee of a consultancy firm. The man, who is not a registered tax professional, is alleged to have orchestrated a large-scale tax fraud. This was done through lodging … Continued

ACOSS calls for economic reforms to lift living standards

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ACOSS is calling for an ambitious economic reform agenda to improve living standards for those falling behind.    “The government must not waste this historic chance to put Australia on a fairer, more productive and more sustainable financial footing,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie AO.   In its submission to the Economic Reform Roundtable, … Continued

MINISTER HEARS THE CONCERNS OF OLDER PEOPLE RECEIVING AGED CARE

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MEDIA RELEASE Editor’s note: Photos of the event can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y3VXLZ_qWiLn0_xaw23JPF-mn-qA_86I?usp=drive_link Wednesday, August 6, 2025 The Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae, attended a meeting in Melbourne today to hear directly from older people about their views on the new rights-based Aged Care Act, which comes into effect on 1 November. … Continued

PAYMAN UNCOVERS NEW NDIA RORTS

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PAYMAN UNCOVERS NEW NDIA RORTS Golf outings and $500 lunches in undisclosed gifts from Salesforce WA’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, has uncovered more than $15,000 in expensive undeclared gifts to NDIA officials, paid for by one of its contractors. Several expensive lunches, one for more than $500, are listed with, drinks, golf outings and … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT*** Location change for ACOSS and Anti-Poverty Centre press conference

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ACOSS and the Anti-Poverty Centre will hold a press conference at 10am following the conclusion of Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation into cancellation of income support payments under the Targeted Compliance Framework. WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House WHEN: 10am WHO: ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie and Anti-Poverty Centre spokesperson Kristin O’Connell   Contact details: Lauren Ferri: 0422 581 … Continued

Damaging compliance system must stop immediately after damning Ombudsman report: ACOSS

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The Government must immediately stop the Targeted Compliance Framework being used against people relying on income support, after the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s report today found alarming systematic failings in its administration. The Ombudsman’s report found that the Government had failed to implement the law correctly and that this had “profound if not catastrophic” impacts on people … Continued

E61 tax calculator shows disincentives to working

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The e61 Institute has today released a new interactive tool for calculating Australian workers’ tax rates and welfare payments.   The calculator reveals how the tax and transfer system affects the incentives particular Australians have to work an extra hour, earn an extra dollar, or enter the workforce.   In some instances, working extra hours … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT*** ACOSS and Anti-Poverty Centre press conference following Commonwealth Ombudsman investigation

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***MEDIA ALERT*** ACOSS and the Anti-Poverty Centre will hold a press conference at 10am following the conclusion of Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation into cancellation of income support payments under the Targeted Compliance Framework. WHERE: Senate Courtyard, Parliament House WHEN: 10am WHO: ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie and Anti-Poverty Centre spokesperson Kristin O’Connell Contact details: Lauren Ferri: 0422 … Continued

PAYMAN UNCOVERS NEW POTENTIAL NDIA RORTS

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Golf outings and $500 lunches in undisclosed gifts from Salesforce   WA’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, has uncovered more than $15,000 in expensive undeclared gifts to NDIA officials, paid for by one of its contractors. Several expensive lunches, one for more than $500, are listed with drinks, golf outings and other gifts from Salesforce … Continued