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With the Australian Government’s controversial proposed reforms to the international education sector now unlikely to pass the Senate, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has extended an offer to work constructively with the government on developing policy reforms that ensure the sector’s sustainable growth within the context of migration policy. “While ITECA strongly opposed … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today presented its advisory report for its review of the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024, recommending that the package be urgently passed by the Parliament. The legislative package consists of the Cyber Security Bill 2024, the Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024 and … Continued
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The newly established national centre, Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE), welcomes today’s announcement by the Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children (IDAC) Roundtable. The ambitious plan will include establishing ‘Innovation Zones’ and place-based partnerships in up to 50 local communities by 2030. These initiatives aim to empower communities with the tools, support, and … Continued
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Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s vote in favour of a United Nations resolution affirming the “permanent sovereignty” of Palestinians’ over their natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. By supporting this resolution, Australia has made a significant statement in support of Palestinians’ fundamental rights. Oxfam is deeply concerned by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in … Continued
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In response to the announcement that the Australian Government will guarantee up to AUD$300 million worth of Asian Development Bank (ADB) climate change lending for the Pacific and South-East Asia, Oxfam Australia Policy and Advocacy Lead, Josie Lee, says: “We are disappointed that the Australian Government has announced money for loans at this time, when … Continued
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The federal government has announced up to $900 million to boost competition and productivity across the economy, including cutting red tape in the construction industry to meet housing demands. Monash University’s Associate Professor Duncan Maxwell is available to discuss whether the policy will help meet the National Housing Accord’s target of building 1.2 million homes. … Continued
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International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia welcomes the Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland’s announcement overnight that the Australian Government will develop and legislate a digital duty of care in its response to a key recommendation in the Online Safety Act review. IJM Australia CEO, David Braga, said, “Together with survivors of online sexual exploitation of children and … Continued
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Unions will be joined by Federal Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek, NSW Minister for Women Jodie Harrison and women with lived experience to launch a damning new report exposing the alarming amount of sexual harassment experienced by migrant women in Australian workplaces. Unions NSW Secretary Mark Morey will be joined by migrant women workers for … Continued
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A new report exposes the alarming prevalence of sexual harassment of migrant women on temporary visas in Australian workplaces, highlighting a culture of widespread silence and fear. The survey of more than 3,000 migrant women across multiple industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment. The highest rate was in the construction industry … Continued
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Unions will be joined by Federal Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek, NSW Minister for Women Jodie Harrison and women with lived experience to launch a damning new report exposing the alarming amount of sexual harassment experienced by migrant women in Australian workplaces. Unions NSW Secretary Mark Morey will be joined by migrant women workers … Continued
