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MEDIA RELEASE 26 March 2025 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has expressed concern that the Federal Budget lacks adequate funding for the aged care sector. OPAN CEO Craig Gear OAM acknowledged the $291 million in this Budget to continue to deliver on the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, … Continued
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25 March 2025 Australia’s peak accounting body, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), has welcomed the announcement of two new tax cuts for Australian taxpayers as part of cost-of-living measures in the Federal Government’s 2025-26 Budget, but continues to call for a meaningful discussion about the nation’s taxation system. “Australia relies heavily on … Continued
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The Health Services Union (HSU) has strongly endorsed the Albanese government’s record investments to strengthen Medicare in this year’s federal budget, while noting a missed opportunity to provide cost-of-living relief for disability support workers. Tuesday’s budget locked in a 12% increase in public hospital funding – a record increase of $33.9 billion in our public … Continued
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ACOSS CEO, Dr Cassandra Goldie said: “We always knew this was going to be an election budget. In the lead up, we have welcomed some important investments in essential services, including health, public education and early childhood education. “We’re astounded that the centrepiece of tonight’s budget is more dollars for everyone except those with the … Continued
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National housing campaign Everybody’s Home has acknowledged the federal government’s housing measures in tonight’s budget but warns they fail to tackle the scale of the crisis. With housing stress and homelessness deepening as sky-high rents continue to price Australians out, Everybody’s Home is urging all parties to deliver bold, ambitious commitments ahead of the … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY 25 MARCH 2025 Federal Budget: Climate-fuelled disasters already cost us $13.5 billion Australians are footing a $13.5 billion bill for worsening extreme weather fuelled by climate pollution, which underscores why we should be spending more on permanent solutions that better protect Australians, the Climate Council said in response to this … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) has welcomed the federal government’s investments in healthcare announced in tonight’s Budget, praising significant commitments to Medicare, public hospital funding, and transparency measures aimed at reducing Australians’ out-of-pocket medical costs. CHA recognises that the government’s $8.4 billion Medicare investment represents the largest single injection of funding in the history of the … Continued
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The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) believes the significant investment in health in tonight’s budget will improve patient access to the healthcare services they need, where and when they need them, and paves the way for better use of nursing skills and leadership when ongoing review recommendations are implemented. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz … Continued
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For Immediate Release On Thursday, 27 March 2025, Vets for Climate Action (VfCA) will host a critical event at Parliament House, Canberra. The gathering will spotlight the devastating effects climate pollution is having on animal health, biosecurity, biodiversity, and livelihoods. Veterinary professionals—trusted experts to business, government, farmers and families—will urge policymakers to take decisive action. Five … Continued
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Support for banning gambling advertising is widespread, according to new polling from The Australia Institute. The polling found that: Three in four Australian’s (76%) support a total ban on gambling ads phased in over three years. This is an increase on the 72% reported in a similar poll conducted by Redbridge late in 2024. Four … Continued
