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ESSO DUMPS “RIGS TO REEFS” OPTION But regulators should drop dredging mandate. Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) is congratulating Esso Australia for saying it has rejected the idea of dumping retired oil and gas platforms into the ocean to form fishing reefs. In Melbourne consultations, Esso told FoAE the good environmental … Continued
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The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomes the ambition for sustained and inclusive full employment and commitment to reform Australia’s broken employment services system in the Australian Government’s White Paper on Jobs and Opportunities. Working Future is the first White Paper on domestic policy in nearly a decade and presents a roadmap for building … Continued
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ESSO DUMPS “RIGS TO REEFS” OPTIONHuge win for the environment Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) is congratulating Esso Australia for saying it has rejected the idea of dumping retired oil and gas platforms into the ocean to form fishing reefs. In Melbourne consultations today, Esso told FoAE the good environmental news that they would … Continued
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The Public Health Association of Australia welcomes the announcement today of a commission of inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We believe the inquiry should focus on finding solutions and learning lessons for the future,” PHAA CEO, Adj Prof Terry Slevin, said. “It should not be a legalistic nor political mechanism to find … Continued
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Standing steadfast amid conflict, the R.T. Weatherman Foundation debuts a transformative brand and digital platform reflecting its unwavering dedication to forging pathways between lives in peril and critical aid. KYIV, UKRAINE / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2023 / Recognized as the "last mile convener", the R.T. Weatherman Foundation announces its rebrand and website relaunch. Renowned … Continued
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Helsinki, Finland and – 2023 – 19/09/2023 AUSTRALIAN emergency responders tackling bushfires over coming months will have access to real-time data intelligence for the first time, as part of a ground-breaking deal with a Finnish satellite company. The data partnership, between Finnish satellite company ICEYE and Geoscape Australia, will provide real-time situational intelligence … Continued
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Are Media, Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women, has welcomed the passage of the federal government’s key housing policy, the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) which represents the biggest investment in social and affordable housing in more than a decade. The fund, which is designed to build 30,000 new and affordable … Continued
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The proceedings on September 18 are the first court challenges to a coal or gas decision made by Australia’s current Environment Minister and the outcome of the cases is likely to affect all pending coal and gas decisions on the Minister’s desk. Mining companies, Narrabri Coal Operations (a subsidiary of Whitehaven Coal) and MACH Energy, … Continued
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A First Nations Voice to Parliament protected by the Constitution is a key element of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and accepting the invitation extended in the Uluru Statement from the Heart is consistent with implementing the call for a Voice in Parliament, will strengthen … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has resolved to postpone its first public hearing for its review of the Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 scheduled on 15 September 2023. Hearings for this review will be rescheduled for a later date. Further information on the inquiry can be obtained from the Committee’s website. Media inquiries: Chair Mr … Continued
