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ACOSS welcomes the Greens’ climate and energy commitment to fight the climate crisis and cut climate emissions to net zero by 2035, but calls for greater equity in its implementation. “The Greens’ climate and energy plan outlines clear measures to address the climate crisis and limit global warming to 1.5C,” said ACOSS CEO Dr … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) has welcomed Labor’s $1billion mental health funding commitment and called for further action to ease chronic staff shortages. “With demand for mental health services skyrocketing, we welcome extra funding for this essential care,” said CHA Director of Health Policy, Dr Katharine Bassett. “The extra 1,200 training places for mental health … Continued
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Hepatitis Australia is calling for a nationwide rollout of universal offer of hepatitis B testing for people aged over 25, after new data confirmed the silent role of the virus in Australia’s rising liver cancer deaths. Without medical intervention, one in four people living with chronic hepatitis B will die from liver cirrhosis or liver … Continued
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Federal Independent Member for Goldstein Zoe Daniel has launched her campaign to be re-elected in front of an energetic crowd of more than 1,000 supporters at the Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin. The audience cheered throughout Ms Daniel’s speech which went to the heart of what it means to be a community-backed independent. … Continued
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A Victorian man has been jailed for fraudulently obtaining over $2.4 million dollars in GST refunds, contrary to section 134.2 of the Criminal Code (Cth). ATO Deputy Commissioner and Serious Financial Crime Taskforce Chief John Ford welcomed the result. ‘It is astounding that people think they can get away with this type of behaviour,’ Mr … Continued
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Grassroots advocacy escalates to a radio campaign that calls on Liberal Party to drop its nuclear ambitions As the Liberal National Party increasingly stops talking about its high-cost nuclear policies, Australia’s grassroots climate movement is taking its campaign to the next level. Following months of community action – including more than 70 local events, … Continued
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***MEDIA ALERT*** South Coast Teachers to Unveil Concerning Survey Findings on Education Funding EVENT DETAILS: WHAT: Teachers release survey findings, rally to protect public school funding from Dutton WHEN: 11:15 AM, Tuesday, 8 April 2025 WHERE: Nowra High School, Moss Street (East), Nowra LOCAL CONTACT: Donald McDonald (0407 284 808) CAMPAIGN FOCUS: South Coast teachers will … Continued
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A new survey of teachers across the Eden-Monaro electorate finds seven in ten (70.1 per cent) are concerned Peter Dutton will scrap a historic funding agreement for public schools, while two-thirds believe the funding is critical to support students who have fallen behind in literacy and numeracy. As part of a new statewide survey of … Continued
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Federal Independent Member for Goldstein Zoe Daniel has launched her campaign to be re-elected in front of an energetic crowd of more than 1,000 supporters at the Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin. The audience cheered throughout Ms Daniel’s speech which went to the heart of what it means to be a community-backed independent. … Continued
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The ALP’s home battery subsidy announced today will support a faster transition to clean energy and help lower power bills for all. We also need greater investment in thermal efficiency, electric appliances and solar for those struggling the most. “Supporting ongoing investment in renewable energy and energy storage, like home batteries, is critical to addressing … Continued
