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13 November 2024 Master Builders Australia strongly supports today’s announcement by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers to re-establish the National Productivity Fund aimed at certain pressure points in building and construction. The $900 million fund is expected to offer incentives for state and territory governments to streamline building approvals, commercial planning and zoning, and … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from a range of entities this coming Friday 15 November as part of its inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities. The Chair of the JCPAA, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that ‘it is critical that overarching … Continued
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For the next three days, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP will be in Sydney and the Central Coast, as part of the Parliament in Schools program. Students will learn about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament, as well as hear first-hand from the Speaker and their local member on what a typical day … Continued
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As part of its inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia, the House of Representatives Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will conduct multiple public hearings and site visits in Queensland from 12 to 15 November 2024. The Committee will visit Biloela, Nanango and Brisbane. Chair of the Committee, Mr Dan Repacholi MP, the Federal Member for Hunter, … Continued
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The Australian Government’s recently announced student debt reduction initiative falls short of real and genuine reform and fails students. While announcing this reduction for existing debts, the Government decided to retain the 20% tax that is applied to VET Student Loans and FEE-HELP loans for higher education students. In doing so, the Australian Government’s announcement … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from various agencies this coming Wednesday 13 November as part of its inquiry into the contract management frameworks operated by Commonwealth entities. The Chair of the JCPAA, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that ‘effective contract management is crucial for delivering the best possible outcomes … Continued
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Over the next two days, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP is in Central Queensland with the Leader of the Nationals, the Honourable David Littleproud MP, as part of the Parliament in Schools program. Students will learn about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament, as well as hear first-hand from the Speaker and their local … Continued
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Nationwide RSV immunisation program to keep 10,000 babies out of hospital Immunisation advocates are heralding the Albanese Government’s commitment to the first all-infant RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) immunisation program as a turning point on the leading cause of hospitalisation for Australian babies. According to the Immunisation Foundation of Australia, nationwide availability of new … Continued
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Whooping cough outbreak worst on record More than 45,000 cases of the infectious lung disease expected by year end Australia is in the grip of the largest whooping cough epidemic since the introduction of vaccines to protect against the bacteria, according to national notifiable disease data.1 41,013 cases of the highly infectious and … Continued
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Global Anti-Scam Alliance and Feedzai Unveil 2024 Global State of Scams Report THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2024 / The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), in partnership with Feedzai, has released its 2024 Global State of Scams report, revealing that scams have stolen another staggering US $1.03 trillion globally over the past year. … Continued
