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More pain for low income renters as Regional Qld becomes most unaffordable place in Australia

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Regional Queensland is now the most unaffordable place in Australia to rent a home, with low-income households bearing the brunt of the crisis, according to the annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index.     The index – which cross references median rents with average incomes – shows that affordability in Queensland excluding … Continued

Low income renters smashed as Brisbane affordability hits lowest ever level

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  Rental affordability in Greater Brisbane has plunged to its lowest ever level with people on low incomes bearing the brunt of the crisis, according to the annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index.   The index – which cross references median rents with average incomes – shows that Greater Brisbane’s affordability has … Continued

Rental affordability hitting all time lows across the nation: new report

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Rental affordability has plunged in the past year to reach decade lows in several areas across the country, according to the ninth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index. Affordability has worsened in every city except Hobart and Canberra and has deteriorated rapidly in Sydney (by 13 per cent), Melbourne and Perth (both … Continued

PM must review the ministerial code of conduct to help ensure public interest is put ahead of gambling industry interests.

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The Prime Minister must consider urgent changes to his Ministerial Code of Conduct in the wake of more revelations that gambling industry paid for lavish hospitality of Communication’s Minister, Michelle Rowland. Minister Rowland has key responsibilities for policing gambling advertising and is currently deliberating on the recommendations of a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling that … Continued

Almost $700 million boost to Australians’ retirement savings

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New data released by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reveals more than $1.13 billion in super guarantee charge (SGC) liabilities were raised through superannuation guarantee (SG) disclosures and ATO compliance action during the 2022-23 financial year.   The ATO has recouped and distributed $683.8 million of super entitlements to super funds and individuals, a direct boost to Australians’ … Continued

Report reveals record tax paid by large corporates

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published the ninth annual Corporate Tax Transparency (CTT) report revealing large corporates paid a record $83.8 billion in income tax in 2021-22. The 2021-22 report includes data from 2,713 entities, a net increase of 245 entities, who paid a cumulative total of $83.8b in income tax, which is up … Continued

Drug consumption data shows serious and organised criminals continue to exploit Australian community

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UNDER EMBARGO – 7 November 2023, 10:00 pm AEDT The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has released the latest findings from its National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program, revealing methylamphetamine and cocaine consumption increased to the highest levels recorded since 2020. ACIC Acting CEO Matt Rippon said that this report underlines the pervasive and ongoing threat … Continued

The Blood Cancer Taskforce supports the Australian Cancer Plan on behalf of blood cancer patients

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The Blood Cancer Taskforce[i] welcomes today’s release of the Australian Cancer Plan – Australia’s first national plan to combat cancer.   Established in 2019 as a consensus voice for the Australian blood cancer community, the Blood Cancer Taskforce developed the National Strategic Action Plan[ii] for Blood Cancers – the blueprint helping to tackle the key issues … Continued

All.Can Australia applauds Cancer Australia and Federal Government on making a step forward in cancer control

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Thursday 2 November 2023: All.Can Australia Limited has commended Cancer Australia and the Australian Federal Government on the launch of Australia’s first national Australian Cancer Plan (the Plan), a 10-year reform initiative designed to improve cancer outcomes for all Australians. This historical milestone marks the start of stakeholders in the cancer space collaborating to implement … Continued

Aussies urged to nominate excellent political leaders for McKinnon Prize

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Australians are being urged to put forward excellent political leaders for the 2023 McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership, with nominations for the prestigious award now open. The McKinnon Prize is Australia’s independent, non-partisan award for outstanding political leadership, recognising leaders who have shown vision, courage, collaboration and ethical behaviour. Three prizes will be awarded this … Continued