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Clean sheets, healthy hearts: Aboriginal Investment Group and Heart Foundation thrilled with Remote Laundries announcement

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Monday 10 February 2025 Clean sheets, healthy hearts: Aboriginal Investment Group and Heart Foundation thrilled with Remote Laundries announcement Twelve new or upgraded Remote Laundries will help First Nations communities drive down Rheumatic Heart Disease and Close the Gap The Aboriginal Investment Group and the Heart Foundation congratulate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his announcement … Continued

Treaties Committee to examine Australia-Portuguese Double Taxation Treaty

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing today for its inquiry into the Convention between Australia and the Portuguese Republic for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance. The Convention adds to Australia’s existing tax treaty network and is the first of its kind to be … Continued

No Time to Backslide: Australian Businesses, Investors and Local Leaders Call for Policy Certainty as World Awaits Updated Climate Plans

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As global climate plans take shape, Australia has the chance to lead the clean energy economy—driving investment, job creation, and economic resilience. With its world-leading solar and battery technology, abundant critical minerals, and strong research sector, Australia can attract billions in private capital and build clean industries and exports. But to seize this opportunity, businesses, … Continued

Housing crisis pushes frontline services to limit in record summer surge

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Frontline organisations supporting people impacted by Australia’s housing crisis have faced their worst summer on record, experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, according to Everybody’s Home.   The national housing campaign’s ‘Under Pressure’ sector survey of dozens of frontline organisations found that nearly nine in ten (87%) had a major increase in workload during December … Continued

CHIA welcomes allocation of grants to improve veteran housing

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CHIA welcomes allocation of grants to improve veteran housing   The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) has welcomed the allocation of $30 million in federal government funding to address veteran housing and homelessness.   The Department of Veterans’ Affairs today announced 13 grants have been awarded to 10 ex-service organisations and veteran-aware Community Housing Providers … Continued

Catholic Health Australia welcomes the federal government’s $1.7bn funding of public hospitals

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Comments attributable to Jason Kara, Catholic Health Australia CEO: Catholic Health Australia welcomes the federal government’s $1.7bn funding of public hospitals. The single-year funding deal will create the space for Government to properly negotiate the next 5-year national health reform agreement. This is new investment in our national health system and the funding will directly … Continued

From Classroom to Community: Strengthening civics education

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Recommendations for strengthened and standardised civics education for Australian students have been made by the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters in its report, From Classroom to Community: Civics education and political participation in Australia. Committee Chair, Senator the Hon Carol Brown said ‘Australia’s system of compulsory voting means that all Australians need to be informed to participate in our … Continued

Genomics Framework charts new course in cancer care for future generations

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The Australian government has released Cancer Australia’s National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Control, marking a significant step toward improved cancer outcomes through personalised cancer care.  Genomic medicine is at the cutting edge of medicine, using a person’s own DNA to better identify disease risks, prevent illness, make earlier diagnoses and personalise treatment. It has … Continued