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Government misses another critical opportunity to encourage more giving in Australia

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In response to the Australian Government’s announcement of an increase in the minimum distribution for Giving Funds, Philanthropy Australia has expressed concern that broader reforms critical to unlocking giving to charities have been sidelined.   Today the Assistant Minister for Charities, the Hon Andrew Leigh MP, announced that the minimum distribution for Public and Private Giving Funds will increase to 6 per cent per year. Currently, … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: APNA welcomes Senate Committee recommendation?

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 The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) warmly welcomes the recommendation of the Senate Community Affairs Committee that the Senate pass the Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025.   The Senate Committee report is a significant step in the journey towards allowing authorised registered nurse prescribers to prescribe under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).   APNA President Denise Lyons … Continued

Data centre rush must power itself say industry, unions and environment groups

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Key Facts: Industry, unions, community and environment groups unite on eight responsible data centre principles put to federal government in joint statement Data centres should install own renewable energy, train new tradies, use water responsibly   Data centre rush must power itself say industry, unions and environment groups  Industry, unions, community and environment groups unite on … Continued

Electric Car Discount delivers transport emissions decline

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A drop in transport emissions, driven by rising electric vehicle uptake, proves the Electric Car Discount is working and imperative to meeting Australia’s climate targets, the nation’s peak novated leasing body said. New data published by the Department of Climate Change and Energy shows that transport sector emissions fell 0.4 per cent in the year … Continued

High Speed Rail Highlights Need for Coordinated Heavy Construction Materials Planning

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Key Facts: The Newcastle-Sydney High Speed Rail development highlights need for coordinated NSW Heavy Construction Materials Plan Heavy construction materials make up nearly 30% of total infrastructure project costs, requiring careful supply planning Greater Sydney region alone needs 500 million tonnes of quarry products by 2036 for various projects Coordination between Federal infrastructure plans and … Continued

Weld Australia Welcomes Landmark AUKUS Investment in South Australia

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Weld Australia has welcomed the Albanese and Malinauskas Governments’ announcement of a $3.9 billion investment into the Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne, describing it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Australia’s advanced manufacturing industry.   The investment forms part of a projected $30 billion infrastructure program over coming decades and will support the construction of Australia’s … Continued