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Concerns raised by an independent expert scientific committee should prompt Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to use her expanded water trigger powers to assess Northern Territory gas fracking proposals, the Australian Conservation Foundation said. While the ‘plain English summary’ of the Expert Scientific Committee on Unconventional Gas says the potential impacts on the Beetaloo Basin’s water … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2024 New year, new gear: New Vehicle Efficiency Standard revs off the starting line at the stroke of midnight The Albanese Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) that will come into effect on January 1 will see cleaner and cheaper to run cars sold in Australia, cutting climate … Continued
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In response to Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s approval of three coal mine extensions – Boggabri, Caval Ridge and Lake Vermont Meadowbrook – the Australian Conservation Foundation’s climate program manager Gavan McFadzean said: “Approving coal projects is the opposite of climate action. “Together, these three coal mine extensions will generate more than 850 million … Continued
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Media Statement 19 December 2024 Harbison Burradoo receives largest Federal Government grant Harbison Burradoo’s Stage 2 construction will commence in 2025 following the receipt of a Federal Government grant of $27.5 million – the largest grant in the latest funding round. “We are thankful and grateful for the grant, which will allow … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has called for a guarantee there will be no higher education job losses resulting from a new ministerial direction on international student visa applications. Ministerial direction 111, which comes into effect today, will effectively mean a slow-down of visa processing once an institution reaches 80 per cent of its … Continued
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La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell says the Federal Government’s decision to revoke Ministerial Direction 107 (MD107) will bring certainty to Australian universities and enable the equitable processing of international students, particularly for smaller universities and those in outer metro and regional areas. “We have always believed MD107 was an inequitable tool that unfairly … Continued
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Homelessness Australia has warned more ambition is needed to tackle the housing crisis after the federal government’s mid-year budget fell short in critical areas. The latest official data shows 109,557 people sought help from homelessness services in 2023/24 needing long term housing; with just 4,937 provided with the home they need. Meanwhile, rising cost of … Continued
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ACOSS urges the Federal Government to take stronger action to support people on low incomes and address the hardship facing communities across the country, warning the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) offers a dismal outlook for those struggling the most. “People are scared. They’re anxious about losing their jobs, losing their homes, and whether … Continued
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An expansion of Australia’s truth in political advertising (TiPA) laws is critical to address modern challenges in the digital and AI landscape, according to new research released today that shows overwhelming public support. The Susan McKinnon Foundation has supported Associate Professor Yee-Fui Ng to today release the final report on the operation and effectiveness of … Continued
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An analysis of the latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals that government funding for skills training continues to favour public TAFE colleges over independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). According to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international … Continued
