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Catholic Health Australia welcomes federal government’s decision to release more Support at Home packages

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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to release more Support at Home packages so that older Australians can receive care in their home. “Catholic providers strongly support the announcement from Minister Butler and Minister Rae today, alongside the federal government’s broader aged care reforms, which will deliver better care for older … Continued

New coal approval undercuts 2035 climate goal, before it’s even set

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATEWEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 2025 THE ALBANESE Government’s decision to approve the expansion of Glencore’s Ulan coal mine until 2035, revealed today, is a dangerous step backwards that undermines efforts to shield Australians from worsening climate harm. The decision comes as the Climate Council releases new analysis today quantifying the impact of the Albanese … Continued

NEW GREENS IN LOCKSTEP WITH ALP

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New Test of New Greens’ Independence In the wake of the Greens blocking a Senate motion today that would have taken Parliamentary staffing powers away from the Prime Minister, Senator Fatima Payman is calling on the minor party to finally support a motion to refer the issue to an inquiry. Western Australia’s only independent Senator … Continued

Treaties Committee recommends ratification of Nauru-Australia Treaty and Radio Regulations WRC-23

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of two major treaty actions: the Nauru-Australia Treaty and the Partial Revision of the 2019 Radio Regulations, as incorporated into the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023. The report also contains the minor treaty action Renewal of and Modification to the New Arrangements to Borrow. … Continued

Australian CDC legislation a momentous day for public health

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3 September 2025 Legislation tabled today in parliament to make permanent the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (Aus CDC) is a momentous and welcome step forward for health, and is testament to decades of persistent advocacy, the country’s peak body for public health says. “We’re thrilled because this decision by the Albanese Government to … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: Skibidi 2.0 Anniversary Speech

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Senator Fatima Payman Delivers New Skibidi Speech in Parliament Almost a year after she is said to have broken the record for new words entered into Hansard, WA’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, has delivered a new Skibidi speech to Parliament. This time, she branded the Prime Minister as rizless, auraless and unc, and is … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: Listen to farmers, not Facebook comments – Australian Agricultural Insights study released TODAY at sold-out Farming Forever National Summit

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Tuesday 2 Septmeber 2025   Farmers for Climate Action will release its Australian Agricultural Insights study at its sold-out Farming Forever National Summit TODAY.  Results show climate change was the top concern for farmers surveyed (57%, up from 55% in 2023) with bureaucracy (16%) and rising costs (15%) second and third The Summit will see … Continued

Darwin methane cover-up shows polluting gas companies must be held accountable for their climate pollution

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMONDAY 1 SEPTEMBER, 2025 REVELATIONS the Santos-owned Darwin LNG gas export hub has been secretly leaking gas for nearly two decades present compelling evidence that polluting gas companies cannot be trusted to regulate their own climate pollution, according to the Climate Council. In a climate scandal hiding in plain sight, reports today allege … Continued

Wounds: more than skin deep and need of comprehensive nurse care

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The Australian College of Nursing is marking Wound Awareness Week by calling on the Federal Government to consider how advancing nurse-led models of care could dramatically improve access to holistic wound care in Australia. Wound Awareness Week, led by Wounds Australia, is an opportunity to raise awareness of chronic wounds, which cost the economy billions … Continued