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National Legal Aid, representing the eight State and Territory Legal Aid Commissions, welcomes the passing of the Family Law Amendment Bill in Parliament today. Legal Aid Commissions provide legal assistance in often the most complex family law matters and welcome the amendments as this will assist to better support separating families to make parenting decisions, … Continued
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Family law reforms re-focus system on the best interests of children Media release Women’s Legal Services Australia (WLSA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s family law reform package, which was passed by Parliament today. The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 re-focuses Australia’s family law system on the best interests of children and the safety of caregivers. … Continued
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The interim report from an Australian Parliamentary inquiry into tourism and international education sectors contains recommendations that may spell the death knell for the international skills training sector if implemented. This is the initial response from the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, higher education, … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has tabled its report for its inquiry into the 2021–22 Annual Performance Statements audits by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO). The Committee’s report focused on issues raised in the report, such as the impact of Machinery of Government changes, and the ANAO’s conduct of these audits, including the scheduling … Continued
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EU vote piles pressure on Australia energy targets Australia is facing more pressure over its renewable energy stance, amidst calls following a landmark energy vote by the influential EU bloc. The powerful EU grouping – one of Australia’s largest trading partners – today backed an agreement to call for a tripling of clean renewable energy … Continued
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Australian quantum science, biotechnology and outstanding teaching are all being recognised and celebrated in this year’s Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. Leading Australian quantum scientist Professor Michelle Simmons AO from UNSW Sydney has received the $250,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for her pioneering developments in quantum computing. Professor Simmons has championed breakthrough advancements to electronic parts for … Continued
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Sophie Scamps introduces Bill to protect Australia’s water resources from gas fracking Independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps has today introduced a Private Member’s Bill to strengthen Australia’s national environmental laws in a bid to protect Australia’s water resources from fracking. The Mackellar MP’s Bill would strengthen the water trigger in the Environment Protection … Continued
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Independent Teal MP Dr Sophie Scamps will introduce a Private Member’s Bill into Parliament today aiming to strengthen Australia’s national environmental laws in a bid to protect Australia’s precious water resources from fracking. And, Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will introduce a similar bill to the Senate, also aiming to close the loophole which gives gas … Continued
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When NSW introduced coercive control laws in 2022, First Nations groups flagged that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims would not be afforded protection by the legislation. In fact, they would be squarely targeted. What do the experts say about the new legislation in QLD? Available for comment: Dr Emma Buxton-Namisnyk Dr Buxton-Namisnyk is an … Continued
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The move to exempt lotteries from the credit card ban on gambling is disappointing and reflects the Federal Government’s failure to understand the nature and experience of gambling harm, the Alliance for Gambling Reform, CEO, Carol Bennett said. Ms Bennett said, “Some lotteries, including games like KenoGO, offer people the chance to win millions of … Continued
