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RBA must cut rates to help people with the least

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ACOSS is calling on the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates tomorrow and over the remainder of this year to prevent rises in unemployment and deliver relief to people with the least. “Inflation is now firmly within the RBA’s target range so there is no justification for maintaining interest rates at punishingly high … Continued

DCA data reveals ‘class ceiling’ in Australian workplaces

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UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 11 August 2025 New research from Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has spotlighted a powerful but hidden barrier holding Australians back at work: their social class. Early findings from DCA’s highly anticipated Class Inclusion at Work report (to be released in October) have revealed a persistent ‘class ceiling’ limiting career opportunities for workers … Continued

Saudi Electricity Company Reports 22% Net Profit Growth in Q2 2025

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Strong Results Reflect Rising Demand, Business Growth, and Strategic Investments Amid Saudi Arabia’s Accelerating Energy Transition RIYADH, SA / ACCESS Newswire / August 10, 2025 / Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) continued to deliver robust financial and operational performance in the second quarter and first half of 2025.Revenue for Q2 grew by 24% to reach SAR … Continued

Public Works Committee starts three new inquiries

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works will consider three new referrals under the Public Works Committee Act 1969. The referred projects, listed below, have been proposed by Airservices Australia and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, Sports and the Arts (the Department). The proposed works were referred by the Minister for Finance, Senator the … Continued

Strengthening investment to advance cancer equity for priority populations

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Nine grants totaling nearly $1 million have been awarded to projects with a strong focus on improving cancer awareness, screening, support and care tailored to priority communities across Australia. As part of Cancer Australia’s Supporting People with Cancer grant program, projects will include culturally sensitive health promotion campaigns and capacity building for healthcare providers, and targeted … Continued

Former consultancy employee faces fraud charges

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This week, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), with the assistance of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), executed a search warrant at the Sydney residence of a former employee of a consultancy firm. The man, who is not a registered tax professional, is alleged to have orchestrated a large-scale tax fraud. This was done through lodging … Continued

ACOSS calls for economic reforms to lift living standards

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ACOSS is calling for an ambitious economic reform agenda to improve living standards for those falling behind.    “The government must not waste this historic chance to put Australia on a fairer, more productive and more sustainable financial footing,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie AO.   In its submission to the Economic Reform Roundtable, … Continued

MINISTER HEARS THE CONCERNS OF OLDER PEOPLE RECEIVING AGED CARE

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MEDIA RELEASE Editor’s note: Photos of the event can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y3VXLZ_qWiLn0_xaw23JPF-mn-qA_86I?usp=drive_link Wednesday, August 6, 2025 The Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae, attended a meeting in Melbourne today to hear directly from older people about their views on the new rights-based Aged Care Act, which comes into effect on 1 November. … Continued

PAYMAN UNCOVERS NEW NDIA RORTS

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PAYMAN UNCOVERS NEW NDIA RORTS Golf outings and $500 lunches in undisclosed gifts from Salesforce WA’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, has uncovered more than $15,000 in expensive undeclared gifts to NDIA officials, paid for by one of its contractors. Several expensive lunches, one for more than $500, are listed with, drinks, golf outings and … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT*** Location change for ACOSS and Anti-Poverty Centre press conference

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ACOSS and the Anti-Poverty Centre will hold a press conference at 10am following the conclusion of Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation into cancellation of income support payments under the Targeted Compliance Framework. WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House WHEN: 10am WHO: ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie and Anti-Poverty Centre spokesperson Kristin O’Connell   Contact details: Lauren Ferri: 0422 581 … Continued