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Mental health group warns against proposed workers’ compensation reform in NSW Australians for Mental Health has expressed major concerns over proposed changes to workers’ compensation for psychological injury, as part of its submission into a NSW parliamentary inquiry. Australians for Mental Health has warned any changes that make it harder for workers to get help … Continued
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Family First is calling on the Allan Government to immediately withdraw its proposed fire services levy increase, warning it will devastate Victorian farmers, rural communities, and every ratepayer in the state. “Victorian farmers are already battling a terrible drought, with many on the brink of financial collapse. Now, some are facing fire levy hikes of … Continued
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Riverina Water workers have today returned to work following a second round of strike action, after management and union representatives agreed to further discussions. Riverina Water and the United Services Union (USU) have jointly committed to seeking the intervention of the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) to oversee further discussions on this … Continued
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Increasing moves by health insurers to control medical centres or hospitals could severely limit patient choice and quality of care and must be thoroughly scrutinised, Catholic Health Australia said today. It has been reported that a private health insurer wants to build a network of 130 medical centres in Australia and is considering a … Continued
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The Committee for Melbourne commends the plan to reduce Council’s debt from $212 million in 2025–26 to $61 million by 2028–29 and support targeted investments in public safety, cleanliness and community infrastructure – all essential to ensuring Melbourne remains a globally competitive and liveable city for residents, businesses and visitors. However, this budget fails to … Continued
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Super investments in Australia’s financial markets have strongly reduced financial system instability – with our nation’s super system acting as a stable, sophisticated, long-term, counter-cyclical investor in ways that are the envy of other countries. Profit-to-member super funds have been especially pivotal in supporting enviable financial system stability and delivering strong retirement savings for the … Continued
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This year’s Gai-mariagal Festival in North Sydney will feature free film screenings, workshops, art installations and children’s activities. It celebrates First Nations culture and connection running from 26 May to 13 July. The festival showcases the stories, creativity, and cultural legacies of First Nations people. North Sydney Council has created a diverse and inclusive program … Continued
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Unions NSW today launched a powerful new advertising campaign opposing the State Government’s proposed cuts to mental health and financial support for traumatised essential workers. “Whether it’s a hospital worker or prison officer with PTSD, a child protection worker who has had to remove a child from an abusive home, or a shop assistant abused at … Continued
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Former Victorian park managers have formed a powerful new advocacy group in response to increasing concerns over the state government’s neglect and undermining of national parks. The Victorian Protected Areas Council (VPAC) brings together experienced park managers and rangers who are urging the Allan Government to restore funding for national parks and other protected areas. … Continued
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Weld Australia is calling on the Federal Government to introduce a national inspection regime for imported fabricated steel and high-risk goods, warning that the lack of local compliance checks is placing Australians at serious risk. According to Weld Australia CEO, Geoff Crittenden, thousands of tonnes of imported fabricated steel—used in critical infrastructure such as … Continued
