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ACOSS has called for the immediate suspension of the Targeted Compliance Framework following the latest revelations that income support payments may have been illegally cancelled, affecting at least 1,000 people between April 2022 and July 2024. In a letter to Employment Minister Murray Watt on Friday 29th November, ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie urged the … Continued
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3 December 2024 Releasing its submission to the Albanese Government’s review of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay and Closing Loopholes legislation, Master Builders Australia has highlighted the cumulative impact of certain changes on the building and construction industry. The abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) and the repeal of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the changes to the way the Reserve Bank sets interest rates as part of the RBA Reform Bill that passed into law last week. The new rules entrench a ‘dual mandate’ for the RBA – to contribute to full employment and price stability – without giving priority to one over the other. The … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from Government entities and private sector organisations on Wednesday 4 December for its inquiries into Government contract management frameworks and the use of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities. JCPAA Chair, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that ‘the Committee looks forward to continuing … Continued
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A 44-year-old woman has today been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months imprisonment for dealing with the proceeds of indictable crime, contrary to section 134.2(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth). They will be released on a Recognisance Release Order after serving 10 months, upon entering recognisance of $2,000 and to be of good behaviour for 2 years. Thitikorn … Continued
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29 November 2024 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) acknowledges the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Amendment Bill 2024 and calls on the Government to not lose sight of important complementary measures. “This is a significant step forward in Australia’s efforts to meet its international obligations and Chartered … Continued
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Australia’s network of Councils of Social Service (COSS Network) has welcomed the release of the Blueprint for the National Not-for-Profit Sector (the Blueprint) and called for the Federal Government to implement its recommendations. Facilitated by the Federal Government, the Blueprint has been developed by the NFP Sector as an independent, non-partisan, 10 year reform roadmap … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER Heatwaves and hot summer, struggling coal highlights the urgent need for renewables A VERY HOT SUMMER ahead will test the limits of our ageing and unreliable coal-fired power stations. Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: “The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a very hot summer ahead, which will put … Continued
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ACOSS applauds the Federal Government’s deal with the Greens to invest in an additional $500 million to retrofit another 50,000 social housing properties with energy-efficient, electric and solar upgrades. “This is an important investment that will improve the lives of thousands of people living in social housing who are struggling with extremely hot conditions and … Continued
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Rewiring Australia applauds the Australian Government for agreeing to an additional transformative $500 million investment by the Commonwealth to electrify and retrofit 50,000 social homes. This will deliver life-changing energy efficiency upgrades that will lower household bills, reduce emissions and improve health. “Electrification is already smashing energy bills for millions of Australian consumers and this … Continued
