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Weld Australia Warns: Without Urgent Government Action, Aussie Fabricators Face Extinction

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Weld Australia is calling for urgent government intervention to prevent the collapse of Australia’s local welding and fabrication industry, warning that without immediate action on the rising use of non-compliant, imported fabricated steel, businesses will continue to shut down — leaving the nation without the capability to deliver critical infrastructure projects.   Geoff Crittenden, CEO … Continued

Communities can help cut electricity bills as network costs increase

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Communities can help cut electricity bills as network costs increase   Rewiring Australia says communities will play an important role in protecting households from price hikes, after the Australian Energy Market Operator warned of a surge in electricity infrastructure costs.    AEMO’s Draft 2025 Electricity Network Options Report has revealed transmission line costs have risen … Continued

Electricity price hike a major blow for people struggling

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ACOSS is calling for further government action to protect those on the lowest incomes who are struggling to pay their energy bills, following news that electricity prices will increase from 1 July 2025.   Today the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released its final determination for the electricity default market offer (DMO) for NSW, SA and … Continued

ATO announces additional support for new small business owners

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it is providing additional support for new small business owners to ensure they understand and comply with their tax, super and registry obligations from the start. The ATO’s campaign, coined ‘ready for business’, highlights that opening and running a small business is ‘serious business’. Approximately 50% of businesses fail … Continued

MORE JOB CUTS AT THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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MORE JOB CUTS AT THE ANU NTEU strongly condemns foreshadowed job cuts at the Australian National University. The University has just announced that Change Proposals to cut jobs will be introduced in 6 areas in June 2025. Change Proposals for a further 9 areas are being considered between July and September 2025. ANU announced ‘Renew ANU’ … Continued

New MPs urged to put housing first as crisis continues to deepen

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Everybody’s Home has written to every newly elected Member of Parliament, urging them to make housing affordability a top priority in the next term of government.   The national housing campaign provided each MP with a detailed housing snapshot of their electorate, highlighting the scale of the crisis facing their local communities.   The data … Continued

“Raelene Cooper v Minister for Environment” – Murujuga traditional custodian launches legal action against the federal government before North West Shelf decision

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Murujuga traditional custodian Raelene Cooper this morning launched legal action against the Minister for Water and the Environment in the Federal Court to compel Murray Watt to make a determination of her Murujuga Section 10 cultural heritage assessment, which has been with the federal government for more than three years. It comes as the Environment … Continued

Housing crisis requires bold action

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Australia’s housing crisis is worsening and requires bold action from all governments, ACOSS said today following the release of The State of the Housing System 2025 report. The report, published by the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council (NHSAC), found housing affordability has continued to deteriorate, especially for people on the lowest incomes, while rental … Continued

New report finds housing and homelessness crisis is driving a wellbeing crisis: Homelessness Australia

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New report finds housing and homelessness crisis is driving a wellbeing crisis: Homelessness Australia   Homelessness Australia is urging federal and state governments to act on the latest findings from the National Housing Supply and Affordability State of the Housing System 2025 report released today.    The 2025 report revealed households are under growing pressure, … Continued