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The Health Services Union (HSU) has welcomed the minimum wage rise, which will provide critical cost-of-living relief for health, aged care and disability workers. The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel today ruled that modern award minimum wages would increase by 3.5 per cent from 1 July 2025. It will mean increases of around $44 per … Continued
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ACOSS has welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase the national minimum wage by 3.5% and is calling for further action to lift living standards. “This decision will help ease the pressure on low-paid workers who are struggling to cover their basic costs,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie. “For too long, wages have … Continued
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ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will hold a stand-up in Sydney at 10.30am to react to the Fair Work Commission’s minimum wage increase. WHERE: Prince Alfred Park (corner of Cleveland Street and Chalmers Street), Strawberry Hills, Sydney WHEN: 10.30am Tuesday 3 June 2025 WHO: ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie Media contact: Lauren Ferri, … Continued
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ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will hold a stand-up in Sydney at 10.30am to react to the Fair Work Commission’s minimum wage increase. WHERE: Prince Alfred Park (corner of Cleveland Street and Chalmers Street), Strawberry Hills, Sydney WHEN: 10.30am Tuesday 3 June 2025 WHO: ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie Media contact: Lauren Ferri, … Continued
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The Australian Conservation Foundation says CSIRO’s report Towards a state of the food system report for Australia, released today, should inform a new approach to how we manage the food system in Australia, which is costing as much as $274 billion in negative environmental and health outcomes. The report calls for regulatory reform and a … Continued
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A woman has been sentenced this week in the Melbourne County Court for 3 categories of offending against Government at both federal and state levels, namely: tax fraud, identity and counterfeiting fraud, and social security fraud. She has been sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment for that offending. She is presently serving jail time previously … Continued
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New data shows private health insurers are paying out less to hospitals and patients as they bank large profits. Quarterly data released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority reveals private health insurers returned just 80.7 cents of every dollar they received in premiums in the March quarter, down from 82.9% in the previous quarter. … Continued
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Homelessness Australia looks forward to constructive relationship with shadow cabinet Homelessness Australia has welcomed the announcement of Senator Andrew Bragg as the shadow minister for the Coalition’s housing and homelessness portfolio. Australia is in the grips of a housing and homelessness emergency, with the rental crisis increasingly pushing working families to the edge … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 29 May 2025 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has welcomed the re-appointment of Senator Anne Ruston as Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care. OPAN CEO Craig Gear OAM congratulated Senator Ruston, noting her dedication and commitment to older people and the aged care sector. “We are pleased to see Senator Ruston … Continued
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Australia, 29 May 2025 – A new report commissioned by Nyrstar has revealed that Australia’s ambition to become a leading exporter of critical minerals is at risk due to the threat posed to the nation’s lead and zinc refining capability, and that without direct government intervention the future of the nation’s industry is increasingly uncertain. … Continued
