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ALERT 30 JUL: ‘Harnessing technology to boost productivity’ roundtable

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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

Housing tax reform the key to economic sustainability and productivity

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With property investor tax breaks costing billions every year, making housing more expensive and hindering productivity, Everybody’s Home is urging the government’s economic reform roundtable to make housing tax reform a top priority.   The national housing campaign’s submission to the roundtable, closing today, highlights the urgent need to reform negative gearing and the capital … Continued

The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Wins the 2025 Mukaidono Global Safety Award

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The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health was honored with an international award in recognition of its pioneering efforts in enhancing occupational safety and health systems and practices. The award was presented during an official ceremony at the Global Initiative for Safety, Health, and Well-being Conference, held on the sidelines of Expo 2025 in … Continued

SENATOR PAYMAN UNCOVERS NEW GOVERNMENT FAILURE

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  SENATOR PAYMAN UNCOVERS NEW GOVERNMENT FAILURE Big foreign recruitment drive attracts three New Zealanders A Federal Government initiative to recruit military personnel from selected overseas countries has been an extraordinary failure, with only three foreign nationals, all from New Zealand, joining up since this time last year. Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman is highlighting the … Continued

ATO warns businesses against falsifying their GST claims

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is sending a clear message to businesses considering committing GST fraud, making dishonest claims and falsifying invoices. Assistant Commissioner Adam O’Grady said the fraud is currently predominantly within the property and construction industry. We’ve also identified early signs of it proliferating in other industries, particularly by privately owned and wealthy … Continued

Catholic Health Australia Welcomes Government’s Commitment to Aged Care Reform

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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) welcomes the introduction of the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (ACOLA Bill) to Parliament this morning, applauding the Government’s continued momentum in delivering vital reform to Australia’s aged care system.   “Moving ahead with aged care reforms during the re-elected government’s first sitting week is an important sign … Continued

ICJ rules climate inaction breaches human rights — Parents demand Australian leadership on 2035 climate targets

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Today’s historic ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed what parents across Australia have long known: governments have a legal duty to protect people – especially children – from the harms of climate change. The ICJ has unequivocally declared that a safe, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right, and that … Continued

International court puts heat on fossil fuel exporting countries like Australia

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The International Court of Justice has held that fossil fuel exporters like Australia can’t export their responsibility for climate change.   The landmark advisory opinion, released overnight in the Hague, states ‘obligations pertaining to the protection of the climate system do not rest exclusively with consumers and end users, but also include activities such as ongoing … Continued

Pioneering new approach to wound care awarded prestigious nursing accolade

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The founder of a revolutionary approach to treating wounds using advanced technology has been awarded the 2025 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers, as a leading, evidence-based demonstration of nurse-led innovation.   The Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler has named Professor of Wound Care and Skin Integrity at the University of Sydney and … Continued

The wait is over – it’s time to lodge

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is advising it is time to lodge, as most taxpayers with simple affairs will now have their information pre-filled into their accounts. Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said that the ATO had completed pre-fill of over 91 million pieces of information available for individual tax returns from employers, banks, government agencies and … Continued