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Monday, 25 November 2024 The economic cost of child poverty in the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven region is $1.1 billion a year, according to landmark research commissioned by peak social services body NCOSS. The report titled Lasting Impacts: The Economic Costs of Child Poverty in NSW calculated for the first time the impact of … Continued
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Monday, 25 November 2024 The economic cost of child poverty is almost $60 billion a year, according to landmark research commissioned by peak social services body NCOSS. The report titled Lasting Impacts: The Economic Costs of Child Poverty in NSW calculated for the first time the impact of failing to invest in our children. … Continued
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Friday, 22 November 2024 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has welcomed the passage of the new Aged Care Act through the Senate last night, calling it a significant win for older people. OPAN Director, Policy and Systemic Advocacy Samantha Edmonds said this was a historic moment, enshrining the rights of older people in legislation. … Continued
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As the final official day of COP29 dawns, development, climate and social sector agencies and Pacific and First Nations communities are urgently calling on the Australian Government in an open letter to do everything they can to support low-income countries bearing the brunt of the climate crisis. The coalition of NGOs, including Oxfam Australia, ActionAid … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing tomorrow and on Monday for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. On Friday, the Committee will hear from witnesses including Untitled Group, TEG and Oztix. Live Nation is scheduled to give evidence … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from a range of agencies on Friday, 22 November 2024 for its inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations. The Chair of the JCPAA, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that “regulation, when it is administered effectively, delivers better public goods and services, creates certainty, facilitates … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the Tax Green Paper as an important contribution to much-needed and genuine tax reform in Australia. ACOSS has advocated for many years for a fairer tax system that better serves the community. ACOSS participated in the Roundtables organised by Ms Allegra Spender MP, Independent Member for Wentworth, and we appreciate her work to promote … Continued
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A damning new report has uncovered a shocking governance crisis in Australian universities, with 306 senior executives now earning more than their state premiers. The National Tertiary Education Union’s Ending Bad Governance – For Good report, released today, includes new analysis of executive pay which has almost no relationship between university staff or student numbers, … Continued
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Australia has dropped two places on this year’s global Climate Change Performance Index, chiefly because of the government’s plans to increase coal and gas production. The annual Climate Change Performance Index compares the climate action performance of 63 countries and the EU, which together account for more than 90% of global climate emissions. “While the Albanese … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the Security Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en Matière d’Armement) (OCCAR) on the Protection of Classified Information (the Agreement). OCCAR is a European inter-governmental organisation that Australia participates in … Continued
