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CRIME PAYS UNDER LABOR Government lets 57,000 fraudsters profit; $2b missing The Federal Labor government has failed to collect $2b in fraudulently claimed GST refunds, and has left almost 57,000 criminals unpunished, according to last night’s episode of Four Corners, broadcast by the ABC. The Four Corners investigation revealed that tens of thousands of individuals exploited weaknesses in … Continued
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29 July 2025 The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) today unveiled a new strategic plan and brand – a refreshed direction for leading healthcare improvement over the next five years. Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan, CEO of the Commission, said this is a timely recalibration of the Commission’s priorities within … Continued
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Today, the Member for Lingiari, Ms Marion Scrymgour MP made history, being the first Aboriginal person to chair the House of Representatives Chamber, as a member of the Speaker’s Panel. The Speaker’s Panel supports the Speaker of the House of Representatives by chairing debates and maintaining order during parliamentary proceedings. Ms Scrymgour was appointed to … Continued
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Commenting on the introduction of legislation today by independent MP Kate Chaney on the use of technology to generate child abuse material, CEO of International Justice Mission Australia, David Braga, said: “Generative AI child sexual abuse material is abhorrent and needs to be blocked. Much of it includes faces of actual children or was created … Continued
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The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Ageing, Minister for Disability and the NDIS, has today named the recipients of the 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award, celebrating exceptional achievements by four individuals whose commitment has driven significant advances in equity for Australians affected by cancer. Established in 2013, the Jeannie Ferris Award is a prestigious … Continued
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Australia has world class expertise in research and innovation as well as a strong track record in investing in global multilateral health initiatives. However it is increasingly vulnerable to international health threats from climate change, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and vaccine-preventable diseases. The combination of US President Donald Trump’s cuts to global health programs and bio-medical … Continued
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Australia’s community sector has united to call on the Australian Government to aim for net zero emissions by 2035 to reduce the harmful impacts of climate change. A statement signed by 88 organisations says that to protect people and the planet, we must keep global warming at 1.5C. To do our fair share as a … Continued
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The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has achieved a significant milestone in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, as evaluated by S&P Global. RIYADH, SA / ACCESS Newswire / July 27, 2025 / The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has achieved a significant milestone in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, as evaluated by S&P … Continued
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If you want a national growth mindset, then conscript the optimists. The Productivity Commission’s call this week for Australia to adopt a growth mindset arrives at a pivotal moment, just two weeks ahead of the August Economic Reform Roundtable, to be chaired by the Treasurer, focused on productivity and economic resilience. A growth mindset is not just … Continued
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What: Returning to Prosperity: Harnessing technology to raise living standards and boost productivity in AustraliaWhen: Wednesday 30 July 2025 | 11:30am – 4:30pm AESTWhere: The Australian National University (ANU), CanberraHosted by: Mandala and the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)Supported by: Amazon Keynote speakers: Ross Garnaut AC, The Superpower Institute Professor Christopher Yoo, University of … Continued
