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The rapidly growing care economy now employs 15% of working Australians and its recent growth has lowered measures of the nation’s productivity, new research by the e61 Institute has found. With the NDIS and population ageing increasing demand for care, the sector has grown dramatically since 2010 when it took up 10% of the … Continued
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Experts at Master Builders Australia have warned that low apprenticeship numbers will worsen the nation’s housing crisis if action is not taken immediately. The warning comes after new Australian Bureau of Statistics data revealed that 2023-24 was the worst year for home building in more than a decade, dropping 8.8 per cent to 158,690 new … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Migration today released the Migration, Pathway to Nation Building report, signifying the end of an almost two-year long inquiry on Australia’s migration system by the Committee. Committee Chair, Maria Vamvakinou MP, said ‘the Committee has conducted a comprehensive inquiry that has looked at virtually every aspect of the migration system with a view to complement … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). The BBNJ Agreement is also referred to as the High Seas treaty. It addresses … Continued
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The National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) will co-host a Parliamentary Friends of Electric Vehicles event that will highlight the changing EV landscape in Australia and notably the rise in popularity of low-emissions plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVS), as well as initiatives that are making EVs more affordable for everyday Australians and challenges that … Continued
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The 25th anniversary of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science celebrates the outstanding contribution made by scientists, innovators and teachers to uplifting Australia’s way of life. Ground-breaking research into children’s anaesthesia, life-saving treatments for blood cancer, and novel paths to creating a net zero future are awarded in this year’s ceremony. Prime Minister’s Prize for Science: Professor Matthew … Continued
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8 October 2024 The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) acknowledges the contribution of Professor Paul Kelly as he announces his departure from the role of Chief Medical Officer of Australia (CMO) and Director of the Interim Centre for Disease Control. Professor Kelly commenced as Deputy CMO in January 2020 as COVID-19 was emerging. He … Continued
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Increasing investment in adult immunisation has the potential to deliver $1.1 billion in benefits every year, according to a new report commissioned by GSK, examining the opportunity to increase access to vaccination and disease prevention.1 Prevention: A Productivity Superpower was launched by GSK Australia at Parliament House, Canberra today and demonstrates that every dollar … Continued
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The Doctors Reform Society of AustraliaPO Box 591Ermington NSW 1700ph (02) 9613 8305fax (02) 9613 8305 [email protected] Greens Policy: A Change indirection for Primary Health Care “Whilst the new Greens policies to support Medicare item numbers and bulk billing incentives would bring some immediate relief to patients struggling to access affordable primary care, it … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 2 October 2024 PEAK ADVOCACY BODY: MANDATED CARE MINUTES “THE BARE MINIMUM” The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has described reports that aged care providers are failing to meet mandated care minute targets as “deeply troubling”. “It’s been a year since the mandatory target of 200 minutes of direct care per day … Continued
