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Today’s historic ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed what parents across Australia have long known: governments have a legal duty to protect people – especially children – from the harms of climate change. The ICJ has unequivocally declared that a safe, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right, and that … Continued
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The International Court of Justice has held that fossil fuel exporters like Australia can’t export their responsibility for climate change. The landmark advisory opinion, released overnight in the Hague, states ‘obligations pertaining to the protection of the climate system do not rest exclusively with consumers and end users, but also include activities such as ongoing … Continued
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The founder of a revolutionary approach to treating wounds using advanced technology has been awarded the 2025 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers, as a leading, evidence-based demonstration of nurse-led innovation. The Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler has named Professor of Wound Care and Skin Integrity at the University of Sydney and … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is advising it is time to lodge, as most taxpayers with simple affairs will now have their information pre-filled into their accounts. Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said that the ATO had completed pre-fill of over 91 million pieces of information available for individual tax returns from employers, banks, government agencies and … Continued
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ACOSS is calling for tax reform that doesn’t raise prices but instead reduces inequality while lifting revenue and productivity. Ahead of the productivity roundtable next month, ACOSS has today released a paper arguing that raising the GST would hurt people on low and modest incomes who are forced to spend more of their money … Continued
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The Department of the House of Representatives is pleased to announce that following a competitive open tender process, Y Australia has been selected as the delivery partner for the National Youth Parliament to be held in Canberra in August 2026. The National Youth Parliament will bring together 150 senior school students, each representing one of … Continued
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MEDIA ALERT REMINDER 23/7/25 Senator Fatima Payman will be joined by Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) CEO Carol Bennett to launch the ‘Click to Cancel’ campaign. www.clicktocancel.com.au Mural Hall, Parliament House 1045am Contact details: Jeff Waters 0498 111 261 [email protected]
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Financial security and strong communities could prevent one in three mental health conditions: new study New modelling from the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre shows that improving core social and economic conditions, especially people’s sense of financial security and connection with their local community, would significantly bring down Australia’s mental illness burden at … Continued
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DOORSTOP MEDIA CONFERENCE MURAL HALL – PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA 1045 AEST 23/07/2025 Senator Fatima Payman and ACCAN CEO Carol Bennett —– Senator Fatima Payman takes fight to online services Communications Consumer group backs campaign In an effort to save Australians billions of dollars in online subscriptions they don’t use, Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman has launched … Continued
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The Australian College of Nursing’s signature event, the National Nursing Forum (NNF), is taking place this week at the National Convention Centre Canberra, bringing together more than 800 delegates and over 40 exhibitors under the theme “Courage, Compassion, Connection – Empowering Nurses for the Future.” The Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, will … Continued
