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Harbison Burradoo receives largest Federal Government grant

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Media Statement 19 December 2024   Harbison Burradoo receives largest Federal Government grant   Harbison Burradoo’s Stage 2 construction will commence in 2025 following the receipt of a Federal Government grant of $27.5 million – the largest grant in the latest funding round.   “We are thankful and grateful for the grant, which will allow … Continued

New international student ministerial direction must not threaten jobs

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The National Tertiary Education Union has called for a guarantee there will be no higher education job losses resulting from a new ministerial direction on international student visa applications.   Ministerial direction 111, which comes into effect today, will effectively mean a slow-down of visa processing once an institution reaches 80 per cent of its … Continued

La Trobe welcomes new student visa processing scheme

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La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell says the Federal Government’s decision to revoke Ministerial Direction 107 (MD107) will bring certainty to Australian universities and enable the equitable processing of international students, particularly for smaller universities and those in outer metro and regional areas.  “We have always believed MD107 was an inequitable tool that unfairly … Continued

MYEFO missed opportunity to fight housing crisis

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Homelessness Australia has warned more ambition is needed to tackle the housing crisis after the federal government’s mid-year budget fell short in critical areas. The latest official data shows 109,557 people sought help from homelessness services in 2023/24 needing long term housing; with just 4,937 provided with the home they need. Meanwhile, rising cost of … Continued

ACOSS responds to MYEFO: Government must do more not less

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ACOSS urges the Federal Government to take stronger action to support people on low incomes and address the hardship facing communities across the country, warning the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) offers a dismal outlook for those struggling the most.  “People are scared. They’re anxious about losing their jobs, losing their homes, and whether … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT: REPORT LAUNCH***

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An expansion of Australia’s truth in political advertising (TiPA) laws is critical to address modern challenges in the digital and AI landscape, according to new research released today that shows overwhelming public support. The Susan McKinnon Foundation has supported Associate Professor Yee-Fui Ng to today release the final report on the operation and effectiveness of … Continued

Government Funding Bias in Skills Training Funding Disadvantages Students

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  An analysis of the latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals that government funding for skills training continues to favour public TAFE colleges over independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). According to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international … Continued

Committee reports on Australia’s efforts to advocate for the abolition of the death penalty

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The Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) has tabled its report titled Inquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The Chair of the Subcommittee, Ms Maria Vamvakinou MP, stated, “Most stakeholders to the inquiry noted that progress has been made globally … Continued