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Aged care reforms need tweaking to protect residents and nurses

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The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is concerned by the finding in the latest report of the Inspector-General of Aged Care that, despite significant positive reforms to improve care in the aged care system, registered nurses are feeling “exposed” without the support of enrolled nurses in aged care settings.   ACN welcomes the Inspector General’s … Continued

CHOICE JOINS CLICK-TO-CANCEL CALL

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Key Facts: CHOICE consumer organisation joins alliance to combat subscription traps and hard-to-cancel online subscriptions in Australia Research shows 75% of Australians struggle to cancel subscriptions, with losses estimated at $46 million due to deceptive practices Five consumer groups signed an open letter to Assistant Treasury Minister requesting government protection against manipulative subscription practices Senator … Continued

CHOICE JOINS CLICK-TO-CANCEL CALL

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Key Facts: CHOICE consumer organisation joins alliance to combat subscription traps and hard-to-cancel online subscriptions in Australia Research shows 75% of Australians struggle to cancel subscriptions, with losses estimated at $46 million due to deceptive practices Five consumer groups signed an open letter to Assistant Treasury Minister requesting government protection against manipulative subscription practices Senator … Continued

‘Choose action’: Pacific civil society calls on Albanese to deliver strong climate plan and reject North West Shelf extension

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HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, Thursday 11 September 2025 — At the Pacific Islands Forum, Greenpeace Australia Pacific and the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) have called for climate accountability from Prime Minister Albanese, stating an approval of the North West Shelf gas project and a failure to set a 1.5C-aligned climate plan would amount to … Continued

Audit Committee to scrutinise Attorney-General’s procurement practices

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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has commenced an inquiry into the Attorney-General’s Department’s procurement of services in response to the 2017 Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse. The Chair of the Committee, Mr Josh Burns MP, stated that ‘effective tendering and procurement processes are fundamental to how the Australian Government … Continued

New threatened species show climate’s impact on nature is accelerating and must be addressed

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New additions to the threatened species list reveal climate change as a large and growing threat to nature that must be addressed in the government’s reform of the national nature law, the Australian Conservation Foundation said today. Australia’s nocturnal and elusive night parrot has been moved a step closer to extinction, listed as ‘critically endangered’ … Continued

Sepsis burden grows, but early signs of progress

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10 September 2025 A landmark report released ahead of World Sepsis Day, 13 September 2025, reveals that sepsis is more prevalent, deadly and costly than previously understood – prompting renewed calls to improve early detection, data quality and clinical care across the healthcare system. Published by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health … Continued

Australia’s digital industry associations welcome registration of remaining Online Safety Codes to protect Australians

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The eSafety Commissioner has today registered the remaining Phase 2 Online Safety Codes, marking a significant step forward in making the internet safer for young Australians across a broad range of digital services and devices. The approved Online Safety Codes cover social media services, app distribution, equipment manufacturing and supply, relevant electronic services and designated … Continued