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Union supports ICPA call for urgent overhaul of education support for geographically isolated students

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The Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory Branch (IEU-QNT) stands with the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) in its call for critical funding increases and new support measures to ensure equitable education access for geographically isolated students. ICPA Australia says rural and remote families are being left behind by an outdated education support … Continued

AWU Responds to Oceania Glass Administration, Calls for Support of Australian Manufacturing

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A Dandenong Glass Manufacturing Company, Oceania Glass, recently entered administration, leading to understandable concern among our members.   We are deeply committed to understanding the full implications of this development and are actively seeking detailed information about the company’s current situation.   Our priority is to gather comprehensive insights and secure explanations from both Oceania Glass … Continued

Committee reviews intelligence agencies’ use of AI and consultants

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has presented its annual review of the administration and expenditure of six Australian intelligence agencies for the 2022-23 financial year. The review found that amidst a changing strategic environment, Australia’s intelligence agencies continue to work effectively and responsibly to protect Australia’s national security. ‘The Committee is satisfied that … Continued

The Hunter needs a Local Energy Hub

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As Ausgrid consults communities about upgrades to critical network infrastructure to support the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone, local groups are urging the Federal Government to deliver a Local Energy Hub to the region. The Hunter Jobs Alliance is concerned locals didn’t know Ausgrid’s community drop-in sessions in Singleton and Muswellbrook last week were … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT ***

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***MEDIA ALERT*** Community sector leaders and crossbench politicians Helen Haines, Zali Steggall, David Pocock, Penny Allman-Payne, Kate Chaney and Monique Ryan will hold a press conference in Mural Hall at 10am on the escalating cost of living crisis and the need to raise the rate of income support payments.   WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House … Continued

PEOPLE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BORROW MONEY TO PAY TAX

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4 February, 2025 Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) is calling on Senators to vote against legislation which could see individuals with more than $3 million in superannuation assets forced to borrow money or sell assets to pay tax bills. CA ANZ CEO Ainslie van Onselen said the Bill seeks to tax unrealised gains, which would … Continued

Alcohol and gambling companies and lobby groups plough almost $2.5 million into political parties

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Alcohol and gambling companies and lobby groups donated $2.474 million to political parties in 2023-24. After the release of the latest donation figures this week through the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Transparency Register, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) and Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR) jointly called for alcohol and gambling companies to … Continued