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ALERT TODAY: ‘Harnessing technology to boost productivity’ roundtable

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What: Returning to Prosperity: Harnessing technology to raise living standards and boost productivity in AustraliaWhen: Wednesday 30 July 2025 | 11:30am – 4:30pm AESTWhere: The Australian National University (ANU), CanberraHosted by: Mandala and the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)Supported by: Amazon Keynote speakers: Ross Garnaut AC, The Superpower Institute Professor Christopher Yoo, University of … Continued

ALERT TOMORROW: ‘Harnessing technology to boost productivity’ roundtable

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What: Returning to Prosperity: Harnessing technology to raise living standards and boost productivity in AustraliaWhen: Wednesday 30 July 2025 | 11:30am – 4:30pm AESTWhere: The Australian National University (ANU), CanberraHosted by: Mandala and the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)Supported by: Amazon Keynote speakers: Ross Garnaut AC, The Superpower Institute Professor Christopher Yoo, University of … Continued

Civil society calls for strong 2035 target

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Representatives of climate, environment, social service groups and unions have called on the Albanese government to set a strong 2035 target that aligns with the science. Australian Conservation Foundation climate program manager, Gavan McFadzean: “A strong science based 2035 emissions reduction target will keep Australians safer from the impacts of climate change and send a strong … Continued

CRIME PAYS UNDER LABOR

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CRIME PAYS UNDER LABOR Government lets 57,000 fraudsters profit; $2b missing The Federal Labor government has failed to collect $2b in fraudulently claimed GST refunds, and has left almost 57,000 criminals unpunished, according to last night’s episode of Four Corners, broadcast by the ABC. The Four Corners investigation revealed that tens of thousands of individuals exploited weaknesses in … Continued

Commission unveils new Strategic Plan and brand

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29 July 2025 The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) today unveiled a new strategic plan and brand – a refreshed direction for leading healthcare improvement over the next five years. Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan, CEO of the Commission, said this is a timely recalibration of the Commission’s priorities within … Continued

Ms Marion Scrymgour MP becomes the first Aboriginal person to Chair the House of Representatives Chamber

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Today, the Member for Lingiari, Ms Marion Scrymgour MP made history, being the first Aboriginal person to chair the House of Representatives Chamber, as a member of the Speaker’s Panel. The Speaker’s Panel supports the Speaker of the House of Representatives by chairing debates and maintaining order during parliamentary proceedings. Ms Scrymgour was appointed to … Continued

IJM comment on Kate Chaney’s bill to criminalise AI child abuse apps

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Commenting on the introduction of legislation today by independent MP Kate Chaney on the use of technology to generate child abuse material, CEO of International Justice Mission Australia, David Braga, said: “Generative AI child sexual abuse material is abhorrent and needs to be blocked. Much of it includes faces of actual children or was created … Continued

Cancer equity champions named as 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award recipients

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The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Ageing, Minister for Disability and the NDIS, has today named the recipients of the 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award, celebrating exceptional achievements by four individuals whose commitment has driven significant advances in equity for Australians affected by cancer. Established in 2013, the Jeannie Ferris Award is a prestigious … Continued