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Family First has warned that removing “religious motivation” from Australia’s counter-terrorism laws would put public safety at unacceptable risk and would amount to political correctness trumping common sense. National Director Lyle Shelton said proposals from Muslim groups and the Australian Human Rights Commission to strike religion from the legal definition of terrorism fly in … Continued
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Family First has expressed alarm at latest ABS inflation data which shows the cost of housing in Adelaide is rising faster than Sydney and Melbourne. The October figures show housing costs in Sydney and Melbourne rose 4.2 per cent in both major cities but a whopping 6.7pc in Adelaide. The national average was 5.9pc. … Continued
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The Super Members Council welcomes ASIC’s consultation on interim changes to stamp duty and portfolio holdings disclosure requirements and a planned full review of Regulatory Guide 97 (RG97) in 2026. Following consultation, ASIC proposes to amend stamp duty disclosure by averaging it over seven years. It also proposes to make transparency obligations consistent for both … Continued
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The Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union (TFTU) will continue to fight for every timber job and protect timber workers and communities across the country. The union reaffirmed this commitment following the passage of new national environment laws in Canberra this week. TFTU National Secretary Michael O’Connor said the full impact of the new laws on … Continued
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Samuel Johnson and Tim Costello join Andy and Scrubby’s BIG Walk Against Gambling for their Melbourne leg. Andy Hope has been battling gambling addiction for 40 years. On his 60th birthday, he set off on a walk around Australia to raise money and awareness for gambling harm. Joined by his dog Scrubby, Andy has already … Continued
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More than four in five women say they’ve experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, in a shocking new survey of essential workers that uncovers a fear-based culture of silence around reporting the problem. Over half (52%) of all respondents to Union NSW’s ‘Being an Ethical Bystander’ survey said they had witnessed sexual or gender based … Continued
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Media release 27 November 2025 Australia’s peak body for public health is deeply concerned that the passage of the terms of reference for the Senate inquiry on illicit tobacco today missed a key question – the role of Big Tobacco and its allies. The Public Health Association of Australia says the Senate inquiry must consider the role of the established multinational tobacco industry (Big Tobacco) and their Australian arm in;- the establishment and … Continued
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The Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV) welcomes action by the Essential Services Commission against energy retailer ENGIE for failing to effectively respond to customer complaints about billing issues. This action follows a referral from EWOV to the Commission earlier this year after our initial investigation into ENGIE identified serious systemic issues affecting gas and electricity … Continued
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Willoughby is welcoming the festive season with a vibrant mix of markets, music and community events set to bring Chatswood to life throughout December. At the heart of the celebrations are three unique markets, each offering a different way to shop local, connect with neighbours and soak up the holiday spirit in Chatswood. “There’s something … Continued
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Key Facts: Southeast Tasmania faces exhaustion of locally available coarse sharp sand supplies, according to new Mineral Resources Tasmania report Concrete producers will need to source sand from north and northeast Tasmania, with transport distances increasing from 35km to over 300km The situation will lead to increased construction costs, strained supply chains, and impact affordability … Continued
