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Category: Government QLD

EMBARGOED: Heart Foundation Calls on next Queensland Government to Prioritise Heart Health in 2024 Election

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Embargoed until 12am Wednesday 16 October, 2024   The Heart Foundation is urging all political parties and candidates to pledge their support for four decisive actions that will drastically ease the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on Queensland’s healthcare system. Queensland faces a growing cardiovascular crisis, with CVD claiming 9,162 lives annually and costing the … Continued

Keeping Coal Kills Household Solar Benefits, Puts Vulnerable Queenslanders at Risk and Creates Uncertainty for Investment.

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Tuesday 15 October 2024   With polluting coal-fired power stations being phased out across the globe, Aussie households are increasingly turning to renewables like rooftop solar for reliable, clean and affordable electricity to power their homes. Queensland leads the nation in the uptake of household solar.    Average power bills in Queensland would have been … Continued

Needs-based funding urgently required to reverse Qld’s slipping education standards: report

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A new report has highlighted the urgent need for increased investment in public education, with a particular focus on equitable, needs-based funding as the key to reversing Queensland’s declining education outcomes.   The McKell Institute Queensland’s Bridging the Gap report outlines how needs-based funding and equitable policy in Queensland schools can address the diverse needs … Continued

Queenslanders need certainty on clean energy and closing coal clunkers

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  THE CLIMATE COUNCIL has expressed concern after reports that, if elected, a Crisafulli government would undermine the progress underway to build more clean energy, resulting in worse climate pollution and energy reliability in the Sunshine State. Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: “Queensland is the state most affected by unnatural disasters, from … Continued

Union and industry unite in call to extend workers’ comp to gig workers

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The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) and the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) have today announced their official support for extending workers’ compensation to all gig workers across Queensland.The case for extending workers’ compensation to gig workers is laid out in the latest report from the McKell Institute Queensland, Gig Work and Reform of Workers’ Compensation in … Continued

Queensland needs a Community Financial Rights Service

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Queensland should establish a Community Financial Rights Service that would combine free legal and financial counselling services to help Queenslanders doing it tough, according to a new McKell Institute report.  The report finds Queensland has an opportunity to lead the way by integrating legal, financial counselling, and other critical social supports to provide a more … Continued

INNOVATIVE AGED CARE PROVIDER WELCOMES NEW LEGISLATION

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Friday, 13 September 2024   Innovative aged care provider NewDirection Care has welcomed the passage of the new Aged Care Act through the Australian Parliament.   The legislation aims to put older people at the centre of our aged care system which aligns with NewDirection Care’s commitment to put residents and participants at the heart … Continued