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ACOSS applauds $500 million investment to retrofit social housing and cut power bills

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ACOSS applauds the Federal Government’s deal with the Greens to invest in an additional $500 million to retrofit another 50,000 social housing properties with energy-efficient, electric and solar upgrades. “This is an important investment that will improve the lives of thousands of people living in social housing who are struggling with extremely hot conditions and … Continued

Rewiring Australia welcomes $500 million boost for social housing electrification

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Rewiring Australia applauds the Australian Government for agreeing to an additional transformative $500 million investment by the Commonwealth to electrify and retrofit 50,000 social homes. This will deliver life-changing energy efficiency upgrades that will lower household bills, reduce emissions and improve health. “Electrification is already smashing energy bills for millions of Australian consumers and this … Continued

Suspected farm worker exploitation under investigation in Gatton

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This is a joint media release from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and Department of Home Affairs The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and Department of Home Affairs have joined forces under the Shadow Economy Taskforce to investigate labour hire providers suspected of unlawful conduct in the agriculture … Continued

Australian/US partnership launches Insider Threat and Security Awareness training to help APS and private enterprise mitigate biggest threat to Australia’s National Security

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With over 35 years of security vetting experience for the Federal Government, MPS People Security Risk Management has partnered with renowned US based Clinical Psychologist and former Intelligence Officer, Dr Eric Shaw (Insider Risk Group, IRG) to develop innovative online insider threat and security awareness training – designed to help Australian businesses and government agencies … Continued

PLACE Announces Inaugural Board of Directors

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PLACE Announces Inaugural Board of Directors Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE) is proud to announce the appointment of its inaugural Board of Directors, bringing together an exceptional group of leaders committed to shaping the organisation’s vision and future. PLACE will support hundreds of communities and initiatives nationwide, working with local communities to … Continued

To the moon and back – Community legal services travel 1.2 million kilometres to support Australians in legal crisis

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Community Legal Centres Australia will release its annual State of the Sector report at Parliament House later this morning at an event attended by parliamentarians from all sides of politics. The report highlights a year of high-impact work supporting people to untangle hundreds of thousands of legal problems and empowering communities with the tools to … Continued

To the moon and back – Community legal services travel 1.2 million kilometres to support Australians in legal crisis

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Community Legal Centres Australia will release its annual State of the Sector report at Parliament House later this morning at an event attended by parliamentarians from all sides of politics. The report highlights a year of high-impact work supporting people to untangle hundreds of thousands of legal problems and empowering communities with the tools to … Continued

NEW REPORT ARMS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS WITH VITAL SMALL BUSINESS INTEL

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Wednesday 27 November 2024   Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the University of Melbourne have today launched a landmark report, providing a comprehensive view of the Australian small and medium-sized business landscape.   The report, Australian small business – profitability and risk benchmarks, is the first of its kind and details … Continued

Treaties Committee tables report on AUKUS agreement

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties today tabled the report on its inquiry into the Agreement among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United States of America for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion (AUKUS agreement). The report makes eight recommendations, including a recommendation … Continued