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The Albanese Labor Government has just cut a deal with the Coalition to passthe most significant changes to Australia’s electoral laws in over 40 years—butinstead of strengthening democracy, this legislation entrenches the dominanceof the major parties and locks out Independents and new competitors.This stitch up means that amid a cost-of-living crisis the Australian public … Continued
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12 February 2025 The review announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers into regulations around lending practices for first home buyers and developers is a welcome step for all involved in the building and construction industry and supply chain. The announcement confirmed that the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and Australian Securities & Investments Commission will soon … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has tabled a report recommending the ratification of 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 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) diversifies Australia’s trade network by eliminating tariffs on over 99 per … Continued
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12 February 2025 Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) has launched its policy asks ahead of the 2025 federal election, calling on the next parliament to adopt seven practical proposals for better financial security, productivity and regulatory certainty. The policies range from making it easier for businesses to crack down on money laundering to making financial … Continued
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A new report has found only 6% of recommendations made to support Stolen Generations survivors and their families almost 28 years ago have been implemented, recommending a package of urgent changes to enable remaining elderly survivors to live out their days with dignity. The report by The Healing Foundation includes commissioned analysis by researchers at … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education, and Training tabled its The Future of Work report today following its inquiry into the digital transformation of workplaces. Committee Chair, Ms Lisa Chesters MP, said, ‘The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision making (ADM) is significantly shaping workplaces across sectors, impacting employers, staff, regulators and the community.’ ‘While … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories tabled its report, Australia’s Antarctic Territory: Report on the Inquiry into the Importance of Antarctica to Australia’s National Interests. Committee Chair, Alicia Payne MP, said, ‘This inquiry has highlighted the pivotal role that Antarctica plays in advancing Australia’s scientific, environmental, strategic, and economic priorities. This … Continued
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As the 2025 school year takes shape, up to 1.2 million students risk social isolation and chronic absence through no fault of their own. Yet solutions sit at the flick of a policy switch. “In Australia, we already have legislation and technology to address chronic school absence at scale. Now, we just need long-overdue policy … Continued
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP, has today launched a National Youth Parliament, to be held in 2026. The National Youth Parliament will see 150 high school students selected to represent each electorate across Australia to participate in a three-day program in Canberra, including at Australia’s Parliament House. Youth … Continued
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New research from Redbridge for the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) and PowerHousing Australia (PHA) shows an expansion of low cost rental housing will be a vote changing political issue at the upcoming federal election. A poll of more than 1,500 people across 24 of the most contestable electorates in late January shows 73% of … Continued
