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A barrage of almost 200 text messages between Woodside and senior officials from the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy & Water reveals the extent of high-level access gas giants expect – and get. The heavily-redacted text exchange took place between 21 May and 7 October 2025 in the crucial period when conditions for the … Continued
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New polling shows overwhelming public support to curb pervasive gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food advertising, as over 130 key organisations and leaders call on the Federal Government to seize this opportunity to protect children and improve long-term health outcomes. Launched today, the national public health campaign, Give us an ad break, warns that relentless marketing … Continued
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Many NDIS participants are spending less than half their allocated funding, according to new research by the e61 Institute. The analysis of service-usage data from Kismet, an NDIS plan manager, found that 34% of participants used less than half of their allocated budget, despite the NDIA reporting aggregate utilisation of 74% across the scheme. “Some degree … Continued
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WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH 2026 Budget action needed to tackle Australia’s mental health crisis Australia has only 16 psychiatrists for every 100,000 people, with forecast shortages of 20 per cent for decades to come Regional Australia and young people have been hit hardest by workforce shortages Training the next generation to meet demand can … Continued
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Monday, 2 March 2026 UN review urges Australia to address poverty, housing crisis and strengthen human rights The Australian Human Rights Commission has urged the Federal Government to act on a major UN review that found Australia must do more to protect people’s economic and social human rights. The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights released its Concluding Observations on Australia over the weekend, identifying serious shortcomings and recommending reforms – including the adoption … Continued
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Media Release Monday, 2 March 2026 Solicitors welcome AUSTRAC assurances on AML/CTF Australia’s largest legal membership body has welcomed assurances from the head of AUSTRAC that criminals are its focus, as thousands of solicitors prepare to meet new obligations under the anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime. President of the Law Society of … Continued
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We’re at a beautiful intersection when Ramadan, Lent and Lunar New Year are being observed at the same time. I walked down Murray Street Mall just yesterday and the vibes were amazing. Sadly, this time of celebration has been dampened by the news of another white supremacist being arrested in Western Australia. I learned of … Continued
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Today, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP has received a letter of resignation from the Hon Sussan Ley. The Speaker is now considering possible dates for the by-election for the electoral division of Farrer, New South Wales and will make an announcement in due course. Media enquiries Natalie van Dartel, 0418 149 761
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The Federal Government has extended the claiming deadline for the first quarter of the new Support at Home program, following concerns raised by Catholic aged care providers during the transition. The Department of Health and Aged Care has confirmed our members will now have 90 days instead of 60 days to submit claims for services … Continued
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The Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee has recommended the passage of the Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025, paving the way for designated registered nurses to prescribe medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from July 2026. The Australian College of Nursing welcomes the Committee’s unanimous recommendation to pass the bill, after … Continued
