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Alcohol and gambling companies and lobby groups plough almost $2.5 million into political parties

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Alcohol and gambling companies and lobby groups donated $2.474 million to political parties in 2023-24. After the release of the latest donation figures this week through the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Transparency Register, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) and Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR) jointly called for alcohol and gambling companies to … Continued

Online Safety Act Review Recommendations Should be Adopted and Prioritised

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International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia welcomes the independent report by Ms Delia Rickard PSM into the Online Safety Act (2021), tabled today by the Minister for Communications, Hon Michelle Rowland MP.   In line with IJM’s submission to the review, the report makes key recommendations to protect children from livestreamed child sexual abuse by Australian … Continued

ACOSS welcomes Ombudsman investigation into Targeted Compliance Framework and income support cancellations

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ACOSS has welcomed the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation into serious issues with the Targeted Compliance Framework with a focus on whether income support cancellations are being made in a way that is lawful, reasonable and fair.  In response to an ACOSS complaint, the Ombudsman today announced it would investigate the Targeted Compliance Framework, which administers penalties … Continued

Nominations open for 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award: Honouring champions of equitable cancer care

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Nominations open for 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award: Honouring champions of equitable cancer care  Today, World Cancer Day, Cancer Australia is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award, recognising individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving equity in cancer outcomes   The Jeannie Ferris Award aligns with the Australian Cancer Plan’s goal of reducing … Continued

No action is the worst response of all to gambling harm – Govt’s decision not to act fails to protect our children being targeted by predatory gambling industry

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Reports the Government won’t respond to the June 2023 Murphy Report on gambling reform prior to the election is the worst outcome of all for children who are being groomed by gambling companies and fails anxious and angry parents. The Alliance for Gambling Reform’s Chief Advocate, Tim Costello said it was unacceptable for the Prime … Continued

Online tax schemes on the rise

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The ATO is warning the community to be alert for potentially dodgy tax schemes which are spreading online, including through social media.  Acting Deputy Commissioner Sarah Taylor is urging individuals to be wary of online promotion of tax schemes promising to significantly reduce or avoid tax altogether.  ‘Sometimes tax schemes can be peddled as investment … Continued

Treaties Committee to hold public hearing for Australia-UAE CEPA treaties

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing today for its inquiries into the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Australia and the United Arab Emirates and the Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Australia on the Promotion and Protection of Investments. The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be … Continued

Work with crossbench to pass nature laws: ACF

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The Australian Conservation Foundation has urged the Albanese government to work with crossbenchers to pass stalled nature protection laws when Parliament sits in February. A draft Senate program shows the bills listed for debate next Thursday. Late last year business and mining lobby groups managed to stall the passage of legislation to create a national … Continued

What do uni leaders have to hide from governance inquiry?

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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has raised serious concerns about university leaders’ reaction to a federal parliamentary inquiry into governance. The Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee released its full terms of reference on Wednesday with the inquiry to look at a raft of issues including governing bodies, transparency and accountability, employment practices, executive … Continued

Government’s commitment to address disability and homelessness an important step

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Homelessness Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s renewed focus on addressing homelessness among Australians with disabilities, as outlined in the revised national Disability Strategy. “The inclusion of a dedicated homelessness priority area in the revised national disability plan, and introduction of the Targeted Action Plan for 2025-2027 on Inclusive Homes and Communities is an important step … Continued