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Trading North: Agriculture Report Released

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The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has made 13 recommendations following an inquiry into the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asian markets. The inquiry examined ways to deepen engagement with Southeast Asia in food and agriculture with reference to Invested: Australia’s Southeast Economic Strategy to 2040 (the Moore report). Committee Chair, Meryl Swanson, said: ‘The Moore report emphasised the significance … Continued

JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE BLUEPRINT EXPERT REFERENCE GROUP

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The Blueprint Expert Reference Group (BERG) is proud to have now officially handed the Blueprint for the National Not-for-Profit Sector (the Blueprint) to the Federal Government.  This Blueprint shows clearly the enormous role the sector performs across Australia. We now look forward to engaging with the Federal Government and the wider parliament to ensure that … Continued

Renewables drive progress, provide opportunities for clean power and economy

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2024   Renewables drive progress, provide opportunities for clean power and economy   THE LATEST PROJECTIONS by the Department of Climate Change, Energy and Water discussed by Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen this morning highlight the transformative impact of critical policies starting in 2025 – including the … Continued

Homelessness almost doubles chance of death in Australia

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People experiencing homelessness have a death rate almost double the wider population, shocking new data has revealed.   An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 10-year study has uncovered the heartbreaking relationship between death and homelessness.   It found the mortality rate for people who sought support from homelessness services in the 12 months before … Continued