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ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie AO will hold a press conference to launch the Rights at risk: Rising rents and repercussions report alongside UNSW senior researcher Dr Chris Martin, CEO of the Tenants Union of NSW Leo Patterson-Ross and CEO of National Shelter John Engeler. WHERE: Prince Alfred Park (corner of Cleveland Street and … Continued
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Australians are moving house less often, but not because of the widely held view that it’s all about rising house prices, new research from the e61 Institute has found. The proportion of people moving house each year has declined from 18% in 1996 to 15% in 2021 due mainly to population ageing and Gen Zs … Continued
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Thursday 19 June 2025 Today’s Home Safe report from the Climate Change Authority is a timely and sobering reminder of the urgent need to prepare our communities for the worsening impacts of climate change. Sweltering Cities welcomes the report’s recognition that investment in climate adaptation and resilience pays dividends – not just financially, but in … Continued
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Plan International Australia is honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, as Patron of the leading humanitarian organisation dedicated to child rights and girls’ equality. Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, said: “I am honoured to become Patron of … Continued
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18 June 2025 The peak body for accountants, Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ), has welcomed the Treasurer’s commitment to put tax reform on the agenda for the August Productivity Roundtable. In his National Press Club address today, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said that tax reform is “an important part of the conversation” when looking … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) relentless pursuit against GST fraud sees 3 more individuals sentenced in June 2025 under Operation Protego. These latest sentencings bring the total of Operation Protego offenders convicted in May and June to 6, joining the ranks of over 100 individuals sentenced to date. ATO Deputy Commissioner and Serious Financial Crime … Continued
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Newly elected members of the House of Representatives will come to Canberra next week to learn about their new roles as federal parliamentarians. During the four-day seminar, to be held from 23 to 26 June, Australia’s newest MPs will be introduced to both the procedural and administrative aspects of their work in the House of Representatives. They will hear from officials of the House of Representatives, other parliamentary and executive … Continued
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Australia’s specialist medical colleges are implementing groundbreaking changes to their training selection processes to address the chronic shortage of specialist doctors in rural and remote communities. The Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC), working with the National Rural Health Commissioner, has released new guidelines requiring all specialist medical colleges to prioritise candidates with rural … Continued
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After visiting over 160 schools in the 47th Parliament, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP is proud to announce the Parliament in Schools program will be returning for the 48th Parliament. Today, the program officially kicks off at Chapel Hill State School, with the Federal Member for Ryan, Ms Elizabeth Watson-Brown MP. On Thursday 19 June, … Continued
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ASU condemns big business on ‘rights and cash grab’ and attacks on employees working from home The Australian Services Union will condemn the Australian Industry Group (AIG) on new attempts to rip away hard-won rights for workers who work from home. The AIG proposal would see existing rights such overtime pay, remove penalty rates, meal … Continued
