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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), with support from Victoria Police’s VIPER Taskforce and the Australian Border Force (ABF), has seized and destroyed over 16 tonnes of illicit tobacco, with an estimated excise value of nearly $35 million. Two search warrants were executed on Thursday 6 March at a property in Merrigum, Victoria. A search of … Continued
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Amid today’s news of energy bill spikes, Australians have a new tool to calculate how their bills would fare with a nuclear generation option It’s been confirmed that unreliable coal-fired electricity plants are causing 2.5-8.9 per cent energy bill increases. That has raised concerns about the Coalition’s nuclear proposal, which would keep households vulnerable to … Continued
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Rewiring Australia calls for stronger action on home energy upgrades amid another power price hike Another energy price hike should be a wake up call for the federal government to support cheaper and cleaner energy for Australian households. Market volatility created by clunky coal-fired power plants has driven another proposed hike in energy … Continued
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The first report from the e61-UNSW Policy Research Partnership highlights key economic challenges and necessary reforms for the next Federal Parliament. Among the key recommendations is finding new opportunities with trusted trade partners as global shifts like steel tariffs come into effect. The next Federal Government will face major economic policy challenges that will shape … Continued
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People experiencing financial and social disadvantage are skipping meals to pay their energy bills as nine in ten struggle to keep their homes cool in summer, alarming new research by ACOSS has revealed. A survey of 1,011 people across Australia found half of respondents are going without food, medication and other essentials to try … Continued
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The Federal Government’s own independent Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee has called for a substantial increase to JobSeeker and related income support payments as its top priority recommendation for the third year running. The Committee again found lifting JobSeeker to 90% of the pension (from $56 per day to $74 per day) would substantially fix its … Continued
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Record-low rental affordability demands bold action to address housing crisis The homelessness emergency will continue to worsen, as new data reveals rental affordability has hit another record low. The housing crisis has hit a new, depressing low, with the latest PropTrack data revealing it’s harder than ever to afford rents in places like … Continued
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Australians for Affordable Energy (AFAE) is calling for answers after a widely respected international expert questioned the cost and timeframe of building seven nuclear reactors in Australia. Leading US climate diplomat Jonathan Pershing has warned the Coalition’s plan to delay the roll out of renewable energy in favour of delivering nuclear technology over a much … Continued
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ACOSS is calling on all parties and candidates to support reforms to negative gearing and the 50% capital gains discount and invest the revenue raised in social and affordable housing after releasing analysis showing how the measures have supercharged inequality and contributed to the housing affordability crisis. The ACOSS report, Homes for living, not … Continued
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The Presiding Officers are pleased to announce that Ms Jaala Hinchcliffe has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services. Ms Hinchcliffe has led the Department as Acting Secretary since November 2024 and has been appointed following a publicly advertised merit-based selection process led by the Parliamentary Service Commissioner. Ms Hinchcliffe is … Continued
