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Over the weekend, we saw a community-led groundswell of voices calling for federal action to prevent the ongoing violence against Australian women in 2024. As of 26 April, 27 women across Australia have been allegedly killed in acts of violence. When National Cabinet meets on Wednesday they have the opportunity to commit to matching community … Continued
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The national peak body for Australia’s 165 community legal services has called on the Federal Government to ensure investment in women’s safety includes funding the frontline services that keep women safe and assist them to escape violence. Community Legal Centres Australia released data from its recent sector survey showing that 78% or four in five … Continued
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Motorists living in commuter outer suburbs are among the biggest embracers of the federal government’s discount for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, according to the latest data from the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA). New NALSPA figures show the outer suburbs, including Werribee and Tarneit (Vic), and Kellyville, Riverstone, and Baulkham Hills (NSW), … Continued
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eSafety statement: 24 April, 2024 Please attribute to a spokesperson for the eSafety Commissioner: The Federal Court today granted a further interim injunction requiring X Corp to immediately hide Class 1 material on X that was subject to eSafety’s removal notice of 16 April, 2024. This will remain in effect until 5pm on 10 May, … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL, 2024 Gold standard: New car laws to slash pollution by 20 million tonnes Climate Council analysis, released today, shows the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard will cut more climate pollution than getting all Aussie homes off gas. The standard, soon to be debated in Parliament, can prevent … Continued
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23 April, 2024 Please attribute to a spokesperson for the eSafety Commissioner: Yesterday the Federal Court granted an interim injunction compelling X Corp to hide Class 1 material on X that was the subject of eSafety’s removal notice of 16 April, 2024. In summary, eSafety’s removal notice to X Corp required it to take all … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will be holding public hearings on Wednesday, 24 April 2024, for its inquiries into: 2022–23 Defence Major Projects Report (first hearing) Commonwealth Financial Statements 2022–23 (second hearing) the failed visa privatisation process and the implementation of other public sector IT procurements and projects (continuing). The details are as follows: Date: … Continued
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eSafety continues to engage with all major social media platforms regarding the resharing and reposting of Class 1 content depicting recent violence in Sydney. We expect platforms benefiting from Australians using their service make genuine efforts to protect our citizens from harmful content and, in particular, enforce their own terms of service. eSafety has issued link deletion notices to search engines … Continued
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The appointment of Mr John King as Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER) has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), higher education, and international education providers. “NCVER’s work is critical to determining whether the … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will conduct the first public hearings on Friday 19 April 2024 for its inquiries on the 2022-23 Commonwealth Financial Statements and on the failed visa privatisation process and the implementation of other public sector IT procurements and projects. The details are as follows: Date: Friday 19 April 2024Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm (AEST)Venue: Committee Room … Continued
