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Catholic Health Australia has welcomed new legislation introduced today to improve the transparency of specialist doctor fees as health costs continue to soar. The new legislation will allow the Government to upload specialist cost data directly to the Medical Costs Finder, an online tool that helps patients understand costs for specialist services. The Medical Costs … Continued
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A shocking new report shows Australia’s universities are living a tale of two workplaces where senior leaders say they experience relatively low levels of psychological risk while staff at every university in the study are working in conditions that put them at high risk of psychological harm. The findings, released today as part of … Continued
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Private Healthcare Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s legislation to upgrade the Medical Costs Finder website, saying it is a critical step toward tackling Australia’s growing specialist fee crisis. The reform will expand the information available about specialist doctors’ fees, allowing patients to compare typical costs before booking an appointment and better estimate their … Continued
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Weld Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to open national consultation on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission towers and related infrastructure, applauding the initiative as a significant step toward strengthening sovereign industrial capacity and boosting local manufacturing jobs across clean energy supply chains. The consultation, announced on 9 February 2026 by Minister … Continued
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ACOSS is urging federal parliamentarians to pass the superannuation legislation introduced today to tax high-wealth superannuation accounts, as it is an important and measured next step toward fairer taxation and a more sustainable revenue base. “Superannuation is supposed to be a tool to allow people to have a decent retirement but it is used by … Continued
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Homelessness Australia has welcomed Commonwealth funding of $3.4 million over three years for the national homelessness peak body, saying it provides much-needed capacity at a time of unprecedented demand for homelessness services. Kate Colvin, CEO of Homelessness Australia, said the funding helps ensure there is a strong national voice on homelessness and the experiences of … Continued
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New figures reveal Western Australia has experienced the steepest rent increases in the country, reigniting the WA Make Renting Fair Alliance’s call for rent caps. The latest Cotality figures show rents in Western Australia have spiked by about two-thirds (66%) over the past five years, outpacing wage growth (18.5%) while vacancy rates remain near historic … Continued
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Barnardos Australia welcomes the announcement of the national plan to address domestic and family violence in First Nations communities, describing it as a critical step towards keeping children safe. The plan recognises that violence is not inevitable and that lasting change depends on culturally safe, community-led solutions and investment in prevention. “Violence in any form … Continued
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Young people have joined eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant and the Minister for Communications Anika Wells and advocates in the youth, online safety and mental health sectors to reveal what they wished they knew before they turned 16. In a youth-led event at Parliament House to mark Safer Internet Day, older teens, including members of … Continued
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The Albanese Government’s Electric Car Discount is a proven success that is driving EV uptake, cutting emissions and easing cost-of-living pressures, according to the nation’s peak body for novated leasing. In its submission to Treasury’s review of the Electric Car Discount, otherwise known as the EV FBT exemption, the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association … Continued
