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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) is urging the federal government to review its decision to remove fibrin sealants from the Prescribed List on November 1 until alternative funding arrangements are in place, warning it could severely disrupt essential surgical procedures and increase costs for patients and hospitals. Fibrin sealants are crucial in managing bleeding risks during … Continued
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Following the release of the COVID-19 inquiry report handed down today, Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said HomeBuilder was the right policy for the time and should not become the scapegoat for systemic housing challenges. “The Federal Government had a difficult job of keeping the economy afloat with targeted stimulus measures while keeping … Continued
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29 October 2024 Australia’s peak body for Public Health has responded to the COVID-19 Response Inquiry report, saying that the emphasis on an Australian Centre for Disease Control is the correct approach to help the country prepare for future infectious disease outbreaks, as well as the persistent challenges of non-communicable diseases. “As the COVID-19 outbreak … Continued
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The Community Housing Industry Association and Real Estate Institute of Australia are calling on the Federal Parliament to support Senator David Pocock and Kylea Tink’s National Housing and Homelessness Plan Bill. The bill would enshrine in legislation the requirement for the Federal Government to produce a national housing and homelessness plan. The peak … Continued
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The Australian Government is helping more Australians to quit smoking, including those living in regional and remote areas. Tobacco smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in Australia and the number of people who smoke tobacco daily is higher in regional areas than major cities. People in remote and very remote areas … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth will hold three public hearings in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra to inform its inquiry into the understanding and utilisation of benefits under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The Committee will hear from industry groups, peak bodies, academics and community organisations about how Australian businesses are engaging in international trade … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport will convene a series of public hearings next week in support of its inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia. The hearings will be held in Melbourne on 28 and 29 October, and in Brisbane on 30 October 2024. Committee Chair, Dr … Continued
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Global Anti-Scam Alliance hosts strategy workshops designed to develop better protections for consumers against scams WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / October 24, 2024 / Online scams wreak havoc across the Americas and globally, causing significant financial and emotional damage. The Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Americas 2024, organized by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and hosted … Continued
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This statement is attributable to eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant: eSafety welcomes Apple’s introduction of a new feature allowing Australian children to easily report unwanted nude images directly to the company, nearly two years after eSafety’s transparency reporting first highlighted the lack of such basic safety measures on its platforms. Apple began the roll-out … Continued
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The newly established House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will kick start its public hearing program in Canberra today. The parliamentary committee has been established to inquire into and report on the consideration of nuclear power generation in Australia. The Committee will hear from federal government departments including the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and … Continued
