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NEW LAWS TO LIFT AGED CARE STANDARDS 12 September 2024 Perth-based family owned-aged care provider, Hall & Prior has welcomed the new Aged Care Act as the next step in high quality aged care for all Australians – to the benefit of those in care, their friends, families and the sector more … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 12 September 2024 PEAK AGED CARE ADVOCACY BODY WELCOMES THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW AGED CARE ACT The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) today welcomed the announcement of the agreement to introduce the Bill for the new Aged Care Act to parliament. “I congratulate the Albanese Government and the Opposition for their efforts in … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) has welcomed the agreement reached today and the introduction of the Aged Care Act into Parliament. “This agreement finally paves the way for crucial reforms to the aged care system,” said Laura Haylen, Director of Aged Care Policy at Catholic Health Australia. “The Act is needed to address the … Continued
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Advice that the Senate has decided to accept further submissions on the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education sectors. Just as the Senate Education and Employment Legislation … Continued
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The Alliance’s Chief Advocate, Tim Costello, has sought an urgent meeting with the Prime Minister after Mr Albanese appeared to wrongly label him a gambling prohibitionist in the national parliament yesterday. Mr Costello is also urging Mr Albanese to meet face to face with Mark Kempster who has spoken out bravely and powerfully of his … Continued
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On 12 September 2024, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its fourth public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s response to the priorities of Pacific Islands and countries in the Pacific. The Subcommittee will today hear evidence from leading Australian academics. Chair of the Subcommittee, Mr … Continued
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Rob Heferen, Commissioner of Taxation Commissioner’s address to The Tax Institute’s Tax Summit 2024 Sydney 12 September 2024(Check against delivery) Thank you Scott for the kind introduction, and thank you to The Tax Institute for hosting a great event. I’d like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land that we meet on, … Continued
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11 September 2024 ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING/COUNTER-TERRORISM FINANCING REFORMS INTRODUCED Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) has welcomed Attorney General Mark Dreyfus’ anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) Bill to implement tranche two reforms. “Chartered Accountants can play a vital role in detecting and preventing criminal activity and our members want to be further empowered to … Continued
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We can cut energy bills for everyone everywhere And banish energy poverty Renew Australia For All has called for an initial $5 billion investment, backed up by $50 billion over ten years to repower homes and communities everywhere with rooftop solar, batteries, electric appliances and thermal improvements, so that all Australians reap the benefits. More … Continued
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Electrifying all Australian households (9.45 am, Mural Hall, APH) Driving green exports The case for Australia to host COP31 with Pacific neighbours Find out how the Australian government can step up, at home and globally, in the race to a sustainable, just, net-zero future at day 2 of the Better Futures Forum 2024 at the … Continued
