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Minister’s agreement to give three days’ notice before North West Shelf approval revealed in Federal Court hearing for Murujuga traditional custodian

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***Photos and videos of Ms Cooper and her legal team addressing media outside the Federal Court in Sydney this morning are available here***   The Federal Court has ordered that ‘Raelene Cooper v Minister for Environment and Water’ will be heard in the week of July 14, after today’s first hearing in Murujuga traditional custodian … Continued

Community members from across the region will descend on Minister Watt’s office in Southport to demand he use his powers to reject Woodside’s giant gas project

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WHEN: Friday 6th June, 10.30amWHERE: Environment Minister Murray Watt’s office – 35 Scarborough Street, Southport, QLD, 4215   WHAT: Community members from across the region will rally at Environment Minister Watt’s office with banners and signs demanding he use his power to reject Woodside’s North West Shelf Gas project.   Photos and Videos will be … Continued

Tech companies release latest data on misinformation fight under Australian code

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DIGI Media Release, Thursday 5 June 2025: Australia’s major digital platforms are doubling down on their efforts to tackle misinformation and strengthen the online content environment, according to new 2025 transparency reports released today under the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation. The reports show platforms are continuing to invest in proactive AI … Continued

CHA welcomes Aged Care Act delay

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Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the government’s decision to delay the implementation of the Aged Care Act until November 1 to ensure providers and over 280,000 clients have enough time to transition to the new Support at Home program.   “We strongly support the reforms enacted in the Aged Care Act but this delay is … Continued

CHA welcomes Aged Care Act delay

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Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the government’s decision to delay the implementation of the Aged Care Act until November 1 to ensure providers and over 280,000 clients have enough time to transition to the new Support at Home program.   “We strongly support the reforms enacted in the Aged Care Act but this delay is … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: Australians call on Labor to Stop the Shelf

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Wednesday 4 June 2025 Snap actions are being held across Australia today to protest the Albanese Government’s plans to detonate a climate bomb by approving an extension to the North West Shelf gas export hub in  Western Australia.  Across every state and territory, the nation’s Conservation Councils will demand real action on  climate change, and call … Continued

Anglicare Sydney comments on FWC minimum wage decision

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Commenting on today’s decision by the Fair Work Commission to increase the National Minimum Wage and all modern award minimum wage rates by 3.5 per cent, effective from 1 July 2025, Simon Miller, CEO of Anglicare Sydney said: “Today’s decision to increase the minimum wage at above inflation is a welcome development for Australians struggling … Continued