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The Super Members Council welcomes today’s election commitment by the Coalition to eradicate financial abuse from the superannuation system. SMC wrote to all parties and candidates ahead of the election seeking their formal commitments to support specific law reform so family violence perpetrators can no longer inherit their victim’s super. “The Coalition recognises this problem … Continued
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Willoughby City Council is calling on the NSW Government to confirm its commitment to delivering essential community infrastructure at the Chatswood Dive Site, amid growing concern that long-anticipated public benefits may no longer be part of the site’s future. The Chatswood Dive Site has long been identified for redevelopment that would support housing growth with … Continued
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Election commitments from both sides of politics to stamp out the manipulation of financial systems by domestic violence perpetrators, have been supported by Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ). “Today’s announcement by the Coalition shows the Australian community that tackling financial abuse is important to both sides of politics and we’ll work with whoever is in … Continued
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The Opposition’s U-turn on the electric car discount that’s making EVs more affordable to buy is a major blow to everyday, hard-working Australians during a cost-of-living crisis, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. On Monday, the Opposition Leader indicated there were no proposals to change the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption, which creates an ‘electric … Continued
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The Family First Party recognises the 1915-1923 Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides and calls upon the Australian Government to join with dozens of other nations, including our ally the United States, to do the same. The genocide began under the cover of the Gallipoli campaign and Australian PoWs were among the first-hand witnesses to the mass … Continued
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The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) is calling for on all political parties to reaffirm their commitment to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and to support better health outcomes for Aboriginal Territorians ahead of the Federal Election. AMSANT CEO, Dr John Paterson, said the peak body is seeking meetings with all … Continued
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Black Dog Institute has welcomed the Federal Labor Government’s election commitment to invest $2 million into research focused on men’s mental health, as part of a broader $32 million commitment to support men’s health initiatives. If re-elected, the Labor Government will invest $2 million in research led by Black Dog Institute at the Danny Frawley … Continued
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New figures show Perth has become one of the most unaffordable cities for renters, second only to Adelaide, prompting Shelter WA to call on the next federal government to deliver more housing funding for the state. CoreLogic data released today reveals Perth renters are paying an average of 33.2 per cent of their income on … Continued
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Independents, Greens and other crossbench candidates are pushing the next government to substantially increase income support to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and lift people out of poverty. With a minority government possible after this election, crossbenchers have signed a joint statement with ACOSS and representatives from the community sector declaring that raising the rate … Continued
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Statement from National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) CEO Rohan Martin: “The Coalition’s announcement that it would wind back electric vehicle (EV) subsidies will hurt everyday ordinary working Australians—at a time when the cost-of-living crisis, including escalating transport costs, is hitting hard. “NALSPA is disappointed at the Coalition’s reversal on the commitment from … Continued
