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The Health Services Union (HSU) has welcomed the federal government’s $1.7 billion announcement for public hospitals as an important first step in securing a new long-term funding model. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Health Minister Mark Butler today announced the additional money as part of a one-year deal between the Commonwealth, state and territory … Continued
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The Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory Branch (IEU-QNT) stands with the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) in its call for critical funding increases and new support measures to ensure equitable education access for geographically isolated students. ICPA Australia says rural and remote families are being left behind by an outdated education support … Continued
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In a powerful address at the National Press Club, Community Independent Member for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel MP, has declared that Australia is at a “fork in the road,” calling for an end to the dominance of major parties and championing a stronger crossbench to drive real reform. “We’ve been told for decades that only the … Continued
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A Dandenong Glass Manufacturing Company, Oceania Glass, recently entered administration, leading to understandable concern among our members. We are deeply committed to understanding the full implications of this development and are actively seeking detailed information about the company’s current situation. Our priority is to gather comprehensive insights and secure explanations from both Oceania Glass … Continued
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Parliamentarians, including many members of the crossbench, have joined community sector leaders in calling on the parliament to raise the rate of income support. MPs Bridget Archer, Kate Chaney, Helen Haines, Monique Ryan, Zali Steggall, Kylea Tink and Andrew Wilkie, and Senators Penny Allman-Payne and David Pocock called for the parliament to ease cost … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has presented its annual review of the administration and expenditure of six Australian intelligence agencies for the 2022-23 financial year. The review found that amidst a changing strategic environment, Australia’s intelligence agencies continue to work effectively and responsibly to protect Australia’s national security. ‘The Committee is satisfied that … Continued
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As Ausgrid consults communities about upgrades to critical network infrastructure to support the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone, local groups are urging the Federal Government to deliver a Local Energy Hub to the region. The Hunter Jobs Alliance is concerned locals didn’t know Ausgrid’s community drop-in sessions in Singleton and Muswellbrook last week were … Continued
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***MEDIA ALERT*** Community sector leaders and crossbench politicians Helen Haines, Zali Steggall, David Pocock, Penny Allman-Payne, Kate Chaney and Monique Ryan will hold a press conference in Mural Hall at 10am on the escalating cost of living crisis and the need to raise the rate of income support payments. WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament … Continued
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***MEDIA ALERT*** Community sector leaders and crossbench politicians Helen Haines, Zali Steggall, David Pocock, Penny Allman-Payne, Kate Chaney and Monique Ryan will hold a press conference in Mural Hall at 10am on the escalating cost of living crisis and the need to raise the rate of income support payments. WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House … Continued
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4 February, 2025 Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) is calling on Senators to vote against legislation which could see individuals with more than $3 million in superannuation assets forced to borrow money or sell assets to pay tax bills. CA ANZ CEO Ainslie van Onselen said the Bill seeks to tax unrealised gains, which would … Continued
