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THE HON MILTON DICK MPSPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFEDERAL MEMBER FOR OXLEY MEDIA ALERT The Speaker of the House of Representatives and Federal Member for Oxley, the Hon Milton Dick MP will be launching the Australian Parliament House Flag Roadshow at Jindalee State School. Students will be unrolling and holding up the iconic 12.8m … Continued
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Innovation in aged care is on show every day at NewDirection Care’s MICRO TOWN® community in Bellmere, and yesterday Shadow Minister for Aged Care Senator Anne Ruston was able to see first-hand how exceptional outcomes are delivered. The first of its kind in Australia, MICRO TOWN® is an aged care model resembling a typical … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for the Australian Government to put further sanctions on Myanmar’s military junta after the reported execution of a woman and her husband. Human rights groups this week said Chan Myae Thu was the first woman executed since a military coup in 2021. She was reportedly killed alongside … Continued
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The Women’s Health Services Network (WHSN) welcomes the release of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee’s final report on issues related to menopause and perimenopause. The report, which incorporates many key recommendations from the WHSN submission, represents a significant step towards improving menopause care and support for women across Australia. Kit McMahon, CEO of Women’s … Continued
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The Alliance has welcomed Pope Francis condemnation of gambling advertising in which the pontiff said he was sad to see football matches and sports stars promoting betting platforms. In a message to social justice groups, Pope Francis, expressed deep concern with online gambling and the misuse of networks, which affect not only the poorest sectors … Continued
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As the Senate Education Employment Legislation Committee scrutinises the University Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill, the Health Services Union (HSU) is renewing its call for the Federal Government to extend paid placements to allied health. Under the Bill, some social workers, nurses and teachers undertaking mandatory placement will be eligible for means-tested financial … Continued
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Vasey RSL Care, one of Australia’s leading providers of housing for veterans, has expressed deep disappointment after its bid to secure funding for an affordable housing development in Bundoora under the Federal Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund was rejected. The news comes just two weeks after the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide … Continued
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MORE EVIDENCE EXXON CAN’T BE TRUSTED IN AUSTRALIA Another toxic spill in Bass Strait as Exxon plans to defile Ramsar wetland The regulator overseeing the offshore oil and methane gas industry in Australia says there is a “significant threat to the environment” in Bass Strait, after 21,000 litres of diesel leaked from an … Continued
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Releasing its Future of the Workforce report, Master Builders Australia forecasts the building and construction industry needs 130,000 additional workers this year to overcome workforce shortages. This shortfall is on top of those required for natural attrition and requires federal and state governments to prioritise reforms that will attract and retain more workers. “While it … Continued
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Without a mature discussion on population growth, the housing crisis will extend for years to come, according to Sustainable Population Australia (SPA). SPA National president Peter Strachan says there is deep denial within the government that population is the main factor driving housing demand. “The government’s focus is on supply while the demand … Continued
