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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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Street campaign sees youth hand-deliver climate damage invoices to fossil fuel giants – and the public is getting involved SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Wearing hi-vis vests, armed with fake invoices and climate calculators, a group of young Australians are hitting the CBD Tuesday 29 April with one simple message: you break it, you pay for it. … Continued
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Dr Shawn Price pledges to redirect 50% of his pay to fund youth climate action, AI ethics, and public health innovation SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – In a move that challenges business-as-usual politics, independent Senate candidate and scientist Dr Shawn Price has announced that if elected, he will redirect half of his salary to fund the future … Continued
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A survey of hundreds of Australians reveals that the majority oppose the Coalition’s Super for Housing policy, dismissing it as “short-sighted” and ineffective at solving the nation’s housing affordability crisis. National housing campaign Everybody’s Home’s survey of 740 people shows 76 per cent of respondents oppose allowing first home buyers to access $50,000 from … Continued
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From science to the Senate – why this Sydney scientist wants to put Parliament under the microscope SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – He’s worked in laboratories, factories, led biotech and engineering teams, and advised state governments on emerging technologies – but now, Sydney-based scientist and engineer Dr Shawn Price is swapping test tubes for truth-telling and launching … Continued
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An Australian scientist is running for Parliament – not for a state, but for the planet SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – As part of his bold campaign for the Australian Senate, Independent candidate Dr Shawn Price is calling for the creation of a world-first 77th Senate seat – dedicated to the long-term interests of the entire human … Continued
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A Declaration of over 5,000 academics, doctors, mental health practitioners, teachers and concerned citizens has called on all Australian political parties and candidates to clarify their answer to the question ‘What is a Woman’ prior to the election on May 3rd. The call follows the recent case in the UK where the Supreme Court clarified that … Continued
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Media Opportunity: Live interview of Australian Muslim Imams, Aussie Muslims, and community leaders. Hundreds of Ahmadi Muslims (#MuslimsForLoyalty) will participate in ANZAC Day ‘Dawn Services’ on April 25th across the country to reflect upon the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women, and those who continue to serve the nation. The Worldwide Head … Continued
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Bipartisan support for the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption on eligible electric vehicles (EVs) will enable more working Australians to afford an EV amid rising cost-of-living pressures, according to the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA). NALSPA Chief Executive Rohan Martin said the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s commitment to the policy provided certainty … Continued
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Moriarty Foundation has welcomed a commitment to delivering early childhood education and care options in regional and rural areas, as good news for Indigenous families in remote communities. Moriarty Foundation Co-Founder and Executive Director Ros Moriarty said the Coalition’s $100 million Raising the Regions Program would support not-for-profits like Indi Kindi. “Indi Kindi … Continued
