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After a historic win, government must deliver on housing

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The return of the Albanese government offers a chance to build on housing progress, with millions of Australians expecting bolder action this term, according to Everybody’s Home. The national housing campaign said a Labor win shows that Australians have overwhelmingly rejected the Coalition’s approach to Australia’s housing crisis.  Everybody’s Home now looks forward to working … Continued

No affordable rentals for someone receiving JobSeeker/Youth Allowance

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Anglicare’s Rental Snapshot released today again shows there are no affordable rentals for someone receiving JobSeeker or Youth Allowance nationwide.  Of the 51,238 rentals listings Anglicare reviewed, just three rooms in share-houses were affordable for someone receiving the $56 a day JobSeeker Payment and the maximum rate of rent assistance. None were affordable for someone … Continued

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Emphasizes: ‘No Hajj Without a Permit’

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RIYADH, SA / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2025 / The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is the official government entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia responsible for regulating and overseeing the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. Its mandate includes organizing pilgrimage operations, ensuring the safety and well-being of pilgrims, and enforcing relevant policies. This … Continued

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE – 350,000+ emergency and health services workers call on Dutton to drop nuclear

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350,000+ emergency and health services workers call on Dutton to drop nuclear   CANBERRA WEDNESDAY 30 April, 2025 – Organisations representing over 350,000 emergency services workers have today called on Peter Dutton and the Coalition to drop their nuclear energy plan.   The letter, signed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, Emergency Leaders for … Continued

Climate action is vital to four in five young voters

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Four in five young voters say climate change is important in deciding who they’ll vote for in the federal election, finds a new YouGov poll.   Not far behind are women (of all ages), with seven in ten nominating the importance of climate action in deciding their vote on May 3.   The polling also … Continued

‘No new coal and gas’ a major test for next parliament

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In response to news the Greens would make ‘no new coal and gas’ a key demand in the event of minority government negotiations, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s CEO Kelly O’Shanassy said: “Approving new coal and gas projects is the opposite of climate action, so we commend the Greens for identifying a halt to new climate-wrecking … Continued

New data confirms housing crisis is deepening in WA

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New figures show Perth has become one of the most unaffordable cities for renters, second only to Adelaide, prompting Shelter WA to call on the next federal government to deliver more housing funding for the state. CoreLogic data released today reveals Perth renters are paying an average of 33.2 per cent of their income on … Continued

Crossbench demands income support increase

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Independents, Greens and other crossbench candidates are pushing the next government to substantially increase income support to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and lift people out of poverty.     With a minority government possible after this election, crossbenchers have signed a joint statement with ACOSS and representatives from the community sector declaring that raising the rate … Continued

Crossbench demands income support increase

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Independents, Greens and other crossbench candidates are pushing the next government to substantially increase income support to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and lift people out of poverty.     With a minority government possible after this election, crossbenchers have signed a joint statement with ACOSS and representatives from the community sector declaring that raising the rate … Continued