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ACOSS welcomes the Greens’ climate and energy commitment to fight the climate crisis and cut climate emissions to net zero by 2035, but calls for greater equity in its implementation. “The Greens’ climate and energy plan outlines clear measures to address the climate crisis and limit global warming to 1.5C,” said ACOSS CEO Dr … Continued
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**Case studies available below** Advocacy group Parents for Climate applauds today’s “Renters right to solar” announcement by the Greens, and calls on the major parties to either match it or offer alternative solutions. CEO Nic Seton said: “Parents in our network regularly meet with MPs from across the political spectrum to push for all … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its latest air quality monitoring results for the Cadia Valley and surface and groundwater sampling results in the upper Belubula River. In total, 16 months of continuous air quality monitoring have now been conducted which found that air quality in the area is generally good to fair. … Continued
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Today’s Federal Election pledge by the Coalition of $20 billion for a Regional Australia Future Fund to improve health, childcare and infrastructure inequalities is welcomed by the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA). It is about time in this election campaign that regional, rural and remote Australia received some focus. These communities are falling further and … Continued
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National peak body Faith Housing Australia is calling for urgent cooperation to ensure Round 1 Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) projects proceed to contractual close during the caretaker period. “Projects greenlit last September and now in final approval stages shouldn’t be blocked,” says Faith Housing Australia Chair, Rob Stokes. “We’ve heard clearly from the Coalition that … Continued
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Social housing waitlist increases again, now topping 65,000 There are now more than 65,000 people waiting for social housing in Victoria, according to the latest quarterly data from Homes Victoria. Council to Homeless Persons said the latest showed there is an urgent need for building more social housing to meet the state’s needs. … Continued
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Independent MP for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel, has called for a formal review of Australia’s AUKUS commitment, citing serious concerns about cost, delivery risks, and growing uncertainty over the United States’ reliability as a defence partner. “Strategic autonomy isn’t just about submarines. It’s about having choices. Right now, Australia has only one plan – and it’s … Continued
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Family First has renewed its calls for a ban on puberty blockers, hormone treatment and surgical mutilation of gender-confused children in the wake of the recent decision by Justice Andrew Strum of the Federal Circuit and Family Court. In a bombshell ruling that rejects the gender fluid ideology of LGBTIQA+ political activist-informed medical interventions … Continued
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Family First has renewed its calls for a ban on puberty blockers, hormone treatment and surgical mutilation of gender-confused children in the wake of yesterday’s decision by Justice Andrew Strum of the Family Court. In a bombshell ruling that rejects the gender fluid ideology of LGBTIQA+ political activist-informed medical interventions on children, Justice Strum … Continued
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Rewiring Australia states its support for Greens’ solar plan for renters The Greens’ plan to help Australia’s millions of renters access cheaper and cleaner energy by creating a pathway for landlords to install solar on their properties has been warmly welcomed by Rewiring Australia. The Greens’ election commitment to fund the installation of … Continued
