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MEDIA RELEASE 14 January 2025(Autism Awareness Australia CEO Nicole Rogerson is available for interview.) Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s first National Autism Strategy but says it must be followed by immediate action to address the significant gaps in support for autistic children who are losing their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) … Continued
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Monday 13 January: A host of well-known Australians have signed an open letter written by four young people including Anjali Sharma, urging the Federal Government to legislate a Duty of Care to young people and future generations. In the letter (attached) sent to Prime Minister Albanese, and Ministers Anne Aly, Chris Bowen and Tanya … Continued
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8 January 2025 The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) today noted the announcement yesterday by the UK Labour Government that it is dropping proposals to force households to replace gas hot water boilers with electric heaters as recognition that such draconian approaches impose high costs, and do not enjoy public support. The Starmer … Continued
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Tibetans and Tibet organisations around the world are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake [1] that struck Chinese-occupied Tibet on 7 January 2025 [2]. At this critical moment, the safety and welfare of those affected by the earthquake must be given full priority. To this end, we call on world governments to provide support … Continued
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One in four Northern Territory workers have been underpaid super – missing out on almost $55 million in a year, new research shows. Super Members Council analysis of tax file data shows more than 25,000 NT workers were short-changed an average of $2,110 each in 2021-22. Over five years, NT workers lost $300 million. Unpaid … Continued
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The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as cost of living pressures are expected to take centre stage in the next budget and 2025 federal election. Today’s routine indexation of income support payments is grossly inadequate, leaving millions unable to afford basic essentials. Youth Allowance for a single person living away from … Continued
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The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as cost of living pressures are expected to take centre stage in the next budget and 2025 federal election. Today’s routine indexation of income support payments is grossly inadequate, leaving millions unable to afford basic essentials. Youth Allowance for a single person living away from … Continued
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Concerns raised by an independent expert scientific committee should prompt Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to use her expanded water trigger powers to assess Northern Territory gas fracking proposals, the Australian Conservation Foundation said. While the ‘plain English summary’ of the Expert Scientific Committee on Unconventional Gas says the potential impacts on the Beetaloo Basin’s water … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2024 New year, new gear: New Vehicle Efficiency Standard revs off the starting line at the stroke of midnight The Albanese Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) that will come into effect on January 1 will see cleaner and cheaper to run cars sold in Australia, cutting climate … Continued
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In response to Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s approval of three coal mine extensions – Boggabri, Caval Ridge and Lake Vermont Meadowbrook – the Australian Conservation Foundation’s climate program manager Gavan McFadzean said: “Approving coal projects is the opposite of climate action. “Together, these three coal mine extensions will generate more than 850 million … Continued
