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23 June 2023 Almost a quarter of Victorians experiencing homelessness are doing so long-term, according to new data. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Specialist Homelessness Services report revealed 22.5% of people who received homelessness services in 2018/19 also did so within two years before and after accessing support. Council to Homeless … Continued
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A statement by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch) Lisa Fitzpatrick Professor Brett Sutton’s expertise and resolute leadership saved the lives of thousands of Victorians. In the early days of the pandemic Victorian nurses and midwives carried the responsibility of responding to a health crisis of unknown scale while the northern hemisphere’s preview … Continued
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The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulates Monash University Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Gardner AC, who the Premier today announced will be appointed the 30th Governor of Victoria. Professor Gardner AC will bring a wealth of experience, wisdom and dedication to the role in recognition of her exemplary service to the state and community. We … Continued
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Monash University President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Margarent Gardner AC, has today been appointed as the 30th Governor of Victoria by the Premier, The Honourable Daniel Andrews. Professor Gardner will commence her role as Governor on Wednesday 9 August, following the conclusion of her role at Monash University on Friday 4 August. Monash University … Continued
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Healthcare workers will gather today on the steps of Parliament to ask Victorian Minister for Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio to support Victorians to switch from gas to renewable electricity urgently to protect their health. Delegates from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and Australian Federation of Medical Women … Continued
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WHEN 12.30pm – 1pm Wednesday 31 May 2023 WHERE Victorian Parliament Steps Spring St, Melbourne WHAT 30 healthcare workers will gather at the Victorian Parliament Steps to send the Victorian Government a strong message that gas use in homes is harmful to health. Images and video will be available on the day, by request. … Continued
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Victoria’s parliamentary inquiry into native bird hunting arrangements will hold hearings today, with The Australia Institute appearing at 11.30am. The Australia Institute’s submission outlines the economic case for a ban on duck and quail hunting. Key points: Just 11,000 Victorians hunted ducks in 2022, representing 0.17% of the population. Polling shows that 88% of Victorians are concerned about the … Continued
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Marand Precision Engineering and Rheinmetall have today announced a $50M AUD extension to their enduring manufacturing partnership to now include the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) in use with the Australian Defence Force and for export orders. Marand has an existing partnership with Rheinmetall to manufacture LANCE digital turrets, hull components and vehicle attachments in … Continued
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Media Alert Who: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Member for Geelong, The Honourable Richard Marles MP Chief Executive Marand Precision Engineering, Rohan Stocker What: Expansion of manufacturing in Geelong on prior Ford premises. Investment of manufacturing in the region with international exports. When: Friday 26 May 2023 … Continued
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Dr Venkat Narayanan, Senior Lecturer in Accounting Topics: Victorian Budget, payroll tax, land tax, cost-of-living, businesses. “At a time when most vulnerable people are facing a cost-of-living crisis, increasing taxes in areas where it has a direct or indirect impact on low-to-medium earners is not appropriate. “There are many opportunities, using tax, to repay … Continued
