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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) is calling for reforms to sustain and improve vital hospital and aged care services and patient care for the millions of people living in rural and remote Australia. “Due to smaller patient volumes and higher costs, regional and remote hospital and aged care services are under the most severe pressures, including … Continued
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Spiraling gambling losses are a bigger drain on the household budget than the cost of electricity and gas while gambling losses are growing at a rate faster than the cost of housing. These shocking new cost-of-living findings are revealed in a new report by consultants Equity Economics that was commissioned by The Alliance for … Continued
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Launch of new research on gambling and its impact on cost of living Who: Media Conference Tim Costello, Chief Advocate for Alliance for Gambling Reform Stu Cameron, CEO, Wesley Mission Where: Wesley Mission, 220 Pitt Street Sydney When: 12 Noon – Wednesday 5 March 2025 Details: Spiralling gambling losses are a bigger drain on the … Continued
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The World’s largest gathering of international leaders, law enforcement, and industry experts aims to reshape the fight against global scams LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2025 / In a landmark event, the United Kingdom will host the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) London 2025, bringing together an unprecedented number of policymakers, industry leaders, … Continued
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The Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodie Long as its new Chief Executive Officer. With extensive leadership experience in the healthcare sector, Jodie brings a strong strategic vision and a deep commitment to strengthening Australia’s medical colleges and the broader healthcare system. CPMC President, Dr Sanjay Jeganathan, … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has today released its report on public sector artificial intelligence (AI) use. The Committee examined the current policy settings for AI use across the Commonwealth Government to determine if they were fit for purpose. Committee Chair Linda Burney stated that ”these policy and governance frameworks must be … Continued
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Allowing Healthscope hospitals to fall into the hands of private health insurers will open the floodgates to a US-style healthcare system that reduces choice and quality of care for patients, Catholic Health Australia has warned. Reports that health insurers are considering a move to operate Healthscope hospitals raise concerns about increasing vertical integration, where … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth has completed its inquiry into the understanding and utilisation of benefits under free trade agreements. Throughout the inquiry the Committee heard from experts about how to ensure businesses and communities can take advantage of trade opportunities. The Committee focussed on the extent to which small and medium sized … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) is calling for premium round reform as new data shows private health insurers are keeping more of their soaring profits for themselves. Quarterly data released by APRA today reveals private health insurers have amassed a substantial profit of $581 million in the December 2024 quarter. Despite these profits, the industry … Continued
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Rewiring Australia strongly endorses the NSW Government’s Solar for Apartment Residents incentive announced today. “Apartment residents have long faced barriers to accessing solar but this policy will help change that,” said Rewiring Australia CEO Francis Vierboom. “With around 20% of NSW households living in apartments, it is vital they too can benefit from lower bills … Continued
