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ACOSS strongly opposes Coalition plan to cuts to public service to fund much needed and welcome investment in Medicare. ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie AO said: “ACOSS welcomes the Australian Labor Party’s commitment to invest $8.5 billion to increase access to GP bulk billing, and the Coalition’s commitment to match it. Reducing out of pocket … Continued
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP, is bringing the Australian Parliament House (APH) Flag Roadshow to schools across Sydney. Under this program, the iconic flag that usually flies above Parliament House in Canberra will travel across Sydney, accompanied by local Members of Parliament, visiting local schools. Over the next … Continued
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25th February, 2025 Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has long called for the evolution of our national breast cancer screening program to reflect the latest evidence, ensuring it remains effective in reducing mortality. If Australia is serious about addressing the burden of breast cancer—which costs the Federal Government $1.8 billion annually—it cannot afford to drop … Continued
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Rewiring Australia welcomes big day for renewable energy announcements Rewiring Australia strongly welcomes Allegra Spender’s Permanent Energy Bill Relief Plan announced today. Millions of Australian households are already enjoying the benefits of rooftop solar, but barriers to installing this money-saving technology mean many are missing out. By providing no-interest loans to help … Continued
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The Climate Change Authority’s latest report confirms the risks of delaying a clean energy future in favour of nuclear power will lead to higher emissions and increased costs for households. The report warns that the Coalition’s nuclear energy proposal could add a staggering 2 billion tonnes of emissions while increasing costs for households, resulting in … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) is calling for reforms in the next Budget to ensure people in financial hardship do not fall through the cracks and miss out on safe and quality care under the new Aged Care Act. The peak body, which represents 350 aged care facilities and around 20% of home services around … Continued
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On Wednesday 26 February, five years since the devastating Black Summer bushfires, survivors will gather in Sydney to launch and sign onto a new Australian Bushfire Survivor Declaration, which calls on Australia’s governments to put human lives before the profits of the fossil fuel industry. To mark the sombre anniversary Bushfire Survivors for Climate … Continued
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The nation’s charity sector has delivered an adverse assessment on the Albanese government’s failure to act on its own reform agenda, and to ease the burden on organisations that are delivering urgent cost of living help to those most in need. A new survey of charity CEOs found that at least 2 out 3 leaders … Continued
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Date 23 February 2025 MEDIA RELEASE $8.5B GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO REFORM MEDICARE ForHealth Group, the largest bulk-billing General Practice provider in Australia serving more than 8 million patient visits annually, commends the announced $8.5b Government commitment to reform Medicare, including: Expanded eligibility for the bulk-billing incentive rebate currently only available to children and Healthcare Card … Continued
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New figures showing poker machine losses in NSW have reached a record high of $8.64 billion are horrendous and underscore the urgent need for reform, the CEO of the Alliance for Gambling Reform, Martin Thomas, said. The latest quarterly data from Liquor and Gambling NSW shows a 7 per cent increase in net profits for … Continued
