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Committee tables inquiry on amendments to marine pollution protocol

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has tabled its report on the inquiry into the 2009 and 2013 amendments to the 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972 (London Protocol). The Committee considered the two amendments to the London Protocol. The … Continued

ATO expands data matching to ensure fair play

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) continues to expand its data-matching capability to ensure taxpayers don’t leave out income or inflate deductions this tax time. New data is now rolling into the ATO from property managers, landlord insurance providers, financial institutions providing loans for residential investment properties and sharing economy providers, as well as income protection … Continued

Committee satisfied with ASIO’s taking over Australia’s highest security clearances

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) today tabled its advisory report on the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill 2023. The Committee noted that the security clearance process is designed to ensure that only individuals who are deemed suitable and trustworthy are granted access to sensitive national security information. At the same time, … Continued

Home Affairs to front Migration Committee

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Department of Home Affairs boss, Mr Michael Pezzullo AO, will front the Joint Standing Committee on Migration on Wednesday 14 June 2023 to provide evidence to the committee’s Migration, Pathway to Nation Building inquiry. This will be the seventh public hearing for the inquiry and the first time the Department appears. Committee Chair, Maria Vamvakinou MP, said … Continued

Exclusive media opportunity: Launch of Australian-First Guide on Heart Failure at Parliament House

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Media Alert   Launch of Australia’s First Heart Failure Patient Guide at Parliament House   Join us for an exclusive event, as we launch “Understanding Heart Failure: A Practical Guide for all Australians,” an evidence-based and free resource, developed in collaboration with patients and healthcare professionals.   This comprehensive guide will be presented at Parliament … Continued

Reissuing: Incumbent MPs, senators reap millions in election advantages

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Campaign finance reforms risk hurting democracy by entrenching massive financial advantages enjoyed by sitting MPs and senators unless the right balance is struck, think tank The Australia Institute warns. New research finds that MPs are entitled to nearly $3 million, and senators more than  $2.6 million, in pay, resources and perks over a three-year election … Continued

Incumbent MPs, senators reap millions in election advantages

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Campaign finance reforms risk hurting democracy by entrenching massive financial advantages enjoyed by sitting MPs and senators unless the right balance is struck, think tank The Australia Institute warns. New research finds that MPs are entitled to nearly $3 million, and senators more than  $2.6 million, in pay, resources and perks over a three-year election … Continued