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New report finds electrifying homes and cars is the most efficient way to cut bills, slashing costs by over $4000 annually A new report demonstrates that electrifying homes and cars will create the greatest long-term energy savings. It comes as political parties race to provide cost of living relief through energy rebates and fuel … Continued
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Cutting the fuel excise could provide short-term relief for motorists but the best way to save money each day, month and year is by driving an EV, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The Coalition has pledged to cut the tax people pay at the bowser on petrol and diesel by 25c per litre for … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has tabled the report on its inquiry into the Convention between Australia and the Portuguese Republic for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance (Australia-Portugal Tax Treaty). The treaty is a taxation agreement with Portugal aimed primarily at eliminating double … Continued
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A Monash expert is available to comment on quantum computing startup PsiQuantum raising around $750 million to build a useful machine by 2029 or sooner, and what we should be doing for our cybersecurity networks to withstand such computing power. Associate Professor Ron Steinfeld, Department of Software Systems & Cybersecurity, Faculty of Information Technology … Continued
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In the lead up to the Federal Election, Australians are demanding ‘better access to palliative care’, with a petition of 40,000 signatures presented to key parliamentarians on the day of the 2025 Australian Budget. “Overwhelmingly the response to the petition tells us two things,” says Camilla Rowland, CEO, Palliative Care Australia (PCA). “One, people and … Continued
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The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) has today unveiled its comprehensive election platform, “Changing Housing for Good,” calling on all political parties to commit to addressing Australia’s escalating housing crisis through significant expansion of social and affordable housing. “Housing is at the eye of the cost-of-living storm. In this election, we know increasing community … Continued
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NSW Teachers Federation President Henry Rajendra will join dozens of local Albury TAFE teachers for a campaign rally to highlight the critical importance of fee-free TAFE for the Farrer electorate and warn of the risks a Dutton Government would pose to vocational education in the region. EVENT DETAILS WHAT: Main media event with Henry Rajendra … Continued
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Sustainable Population Australia (SPA), says that Australia’s housing crisis is entirely due to rapidly rising demand, driven for most part, by record levels of population growth, including 1.6 million over the three years to 30 September 2024 and 8.7 million, or 45 per cent, since 2000. SPA Spokesperson Michael Bayliss says, “Since the rising … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has today published the report of its inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations. The inquiry was informed by audits into regulatory responsibilities of five entities: Department of Health and Aged Care; Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission; Department of Home Affairs; Department of Industry, Science and Resources; and the … Continued
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An anti-Christian school lobby group which advocates for controversial experimental medical interventions on gender-confused children was allocated $4.5 million in tax breaks in last night’s budget. In a shock move, Equality Australia is to be granted Deductible Gift Recipient Status as a Public Benevolent Institution with the Albanese Government set to introduce special legislation … Continued
