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The Health Services Union has launched a push for disability workers to receive a desperately needed pay rise, with the sector facing a major workforce crisis. A HSU discussion paper, which will be launched at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday, shows Australia is facing a 100,000 disability staff shortfall, while one in four … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing today for its inquiry into the Convention between Australia and the Portuguese Republic for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance. The Convention adds to Australia’s existing tax treaty network and is the first of its kind to be … Continued
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**** MEDIA ALERT **** What: The Health Services Union is launching a new discussion paper highlighting a major NDIS workforce crisis. The union is calling on the federal government to deliver better pay and conditions. Who: HSU National Secretary Lloyd Williams, disability workers, a disability provider When: Monday February 10, 1pm … Continued
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As global climate plans take shape, Australia has the chance to lead the clean energy economy—driving investment, job creation, and economic resilience. With its world-leading solar and battery technology, abundant critical minerals, and strong research sector, Australia can attract billions in private capital and build clean industries and exports. But to seize this opportunity, businesses, … Continued
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Frontline organisations supporting people impacted by Australia’s housing crisis have faced their worst summer on record, experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, according to Everybody’s Home. The national housing campaign’s ‘Under Pressure’ sector survey of dozens of frontline organisations found that nearly nine in ten (87%) had a major increase in workload during December … Continued
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CHIA welcomes allocation of grants to improve veteran housing The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) has welcomed the allocation of $30 million in federal government funding to address veteran housing and homelessness. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs today announced 13 grants have been awarded to 10 ex-service organisations and veteran-aware Community Housing Providers … Continued
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Comments attributable to Jason Kara, Catholic Health Australia CEO: Catholic Health Australia welcomes the federal government’s $1.7bn funding of public hospitals. The single-year funding deal will create the space for Government to properly negotiate the next 5-year national health reform agreement. This is new investment in our national health system and the funding will directly … Continued
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Recommendations for strengthened and standardised civics education for Australian students have been made by the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters in its report, From Classroom to Community: Civics education and political participation in Australia. Committee Chair, Senator the Hon Carol Brown said ‘Australia’s system of compulsory voting means that all Australians need to be informed to participate in our … Continued
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The Australian government has released Cancer Australia’s National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Control, marking a significant step toward improved cancer outcomes through personalised cancer care. Genomic medicine is at the cutting edge of medicine, using a person’s own DNA to better identify disease risks, prevent illness, make earlier diagnoses and personalise treatment. It has … Continued
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The Health Services Union (HSU) has welcomed the federal government’s $1.7 billion announcement for public hospitals as an important first step in securing a new long-term funding model. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Health Minister Mark Butler today announced the additional money as part of a one-year deal between the Commonwealth, state and territory … Continued
