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The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) is preparing to host its much-anticipated 8th annual Highly Accomplished and Lead teacher (HALT) Summit on 9 and 10 May in Sydney. This year’s HALT Summit is bigger than ever, bringing together esteemed educators and education representatives from all over Australia. The HALT Summit is a … Continued
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The CFMEU has strongly endorsed the Albanese Government’s federal budget boost for apprenticeships and traineeships in the construction industry. As part of the package announced on Wednesday, the government will fund an additional 15,000 fee-free construction TAFE and VET places over two years from 2025. There is also new funding for industry training providers, including … Continued
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Bold action to boost Australian manufacturing capabilities and grow five onshore cleantech supply chains could generate up to $215 billion in revenue and create up to 53,000 additional jobs by 2035, according to a new report by independent think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE). Make it here: building Australia’s clean industrial future underscores the critical … Continued
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Experts who are available for comment on various federal budget topics Gigi Foster, Professor of Economics, School of Economics, UNSW Business School, is available to comment on any aspect of the budget. She can be reached at gigi.foster@unsw.edu.au. Prof. Foster says, “Will we see mainly more ideological posturing and handouts, or serious efforts towards economically … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY 7 MAY, 2024 New Vehicle Efficiency Standard must be backed by accountability The Climate Council is calling for data collected through the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard on manufacturers’ vehicle imports to be published by the government, delivering real transparency on how automakers are meeting the scheme’s new pollution caps. … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories has today tabled its report, A Capital for All Australians, following its inquiry into fostering and promoting the significance of Australia’s National Capital. Committee Chair, Alicia Payne MP, said, ‘I am excited to share this report that reflects the contribution of vision from so many in our community – from … Continued
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Friday 10 May is Do It For Dolly Day, a national day in memory of Dolly Everett who tragically took her own life, aged 14, due to ongoing bullying and cyberbullying. Do It For Dolly Day is dedicated to bringing the community together by spreading kindness, raising awareness and vital funds, and GOING BLUE TO … Continued
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As ‘tax time’ approaches, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it will be taking a close look at 3 common errors being made by taxpayers: Incorrectly claiming work-related expenses Inflating claims for rental properties Failing to include all income when lodging ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said the ATO is focused on supporting taxpayers … Continued
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National peak body Women’s Legal Services Australia has released their research report into the non-payment of child support as a form of economic abuse of Australian women. The non-payment of child support is a deeply gendered issue and remains an unrecognised form of economic abuse by many Australian Government agencies and financial institutions. The report … Continued
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VICTORIA’S GIPPSLAND COAST UNDER THREAT FoE CALLS FOR HELP TO SAVE CORNER INLET Esso is planning to build a massive, toxic, industrial dump in the middle of a United Nations-listed wetland on the eastern side of Corner Inlet on Victoria’s Gippsland Coast. The plan would see more than a dozen multi-storey “topsides” from decommissioned … Continued
