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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY 16 MAY 2024 Climate pollution and petrol bills coming down as New Vehicle Efficiency Standard set to pass Parliament AUSTRALIA IS OFF AND RACING on the road to cleaner cars that are cheaper to run, with the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard securing the support of Federal Parliament today. This reform … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY 16 MAY 2024 Climate pollution and petrol bills coming down as New Vehicle Efficiency Standard set to pass Parliament AUSTRALIA IS OFF AND RACING on the road to cleaner cars that are cheaper to run, with the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard securing the support of Federal Parliament today. This reform … Continued
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Despite making promises of Australia becoming a world-leading renewable energy superpower in this week’s Federal Budget, the Government failed to deliver on the fundamentals for local communities. On budget and off budget spending is concentrated on perpetuating outdated infrastructural norms and neglecting pivotal advancements in renewable energy transmission technology. While committing $22.7 billion over the … Continued
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16th of May 2024 The judgment in the Living Wonders Cases will be handed down at 11.15am AEST – the judgment is from a judicial review by three Federal Court judges who have assessed whether Australia’s Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek, is required by law to scrutinise the climate harm of new coal and gas … Continued
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The federal government’s decision to delay its essential aged care reforms in this budget threatens access to quality and dignified care for older Australians today and for the future, said Catholic Health Australia. The peak body, representing 350 Catholic not-for-profit aged care facilities, said the government is failing to implement the recommendations of the Aged … Continued
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New funding announced in this week’s Federal Budget will offer much needed support to families fleeing the conflict in Gaza, many of whom are currently at risk of homelessness and poverty, according to non-profit organisation, Settlement Services International (SSI), which provides human services to around 50,000 people a year. SSI welcomed the Federal Budget announcement … Continued
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All quotes attributable to Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO “The Federal Budget sets an ambitious and forward-thinking plan that focuses on skills, innovation, sovereign capability, and the global energy transition—a direction supported by Engineers Australia. Engineers will be instrumental in advancing an agenda designed to tackle the financial, workforce, environmental, and global challenges … Continued
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The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes initiatives in the 2024-25 Federal Budget to stimulate business growth, but there are missed opportunities in the areas of tax reform, fiscal strategy to address future debt and a plan for Regional Australia. We are pleased that the Federal Budget committed to 17 of our 19 recommendations, … Continued
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The federal government must take action to shore up the struggling private health system after ignoring it in this budget, said Catholic Health Australia. “The government has ignored a critical part of the health system that performs two thirds of elective surgeries in this country, missing an opportunity to take pressure off public hospitals,” … Continued
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Media release 14 May 2024 The Albanese Government’s third budget since its 2022 election promise of an “improved pandemic preparedness and response” by establishing an Australian Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) has once again failed to fully fund this vital health institution. An “Interim ACDC” was set up with $90m over two years in … Continued
