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Committee reports on the operation of Australia’s Magnitsky-style thematic sanctions

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The Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) has published its report into the operation of amendments made by the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Act 2021. The Chair of the Subcommittee, Ms Maria Vamvakinou MP, stated, ‘sanctions can and do play a vital role in … Continued

Media Release: Hunter community frustrated at lack of funding for Local Energy Hubs

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March 7, 2025 Community groups have labelled the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy’s decision not to announce funding for Local Energy Hubs at last night’s Hunter Community Alliance (HCA) Assembly as a missed opportunity. An extensive listening process before the Assembly found residents wanting access to more information and opportunities about large scale … Continued

Venture Global Announces Major Brownfield Expansion of Plaquemines LNG

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PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La.–BUSINESS WIRE– Today, Venture Global (NYSE: VG) announced plans for a brownfield expansion at its Plaquemines LNG facility south of New Orleans, Louisiana. Joining Venture Global for the announcement was Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and other federal, state and local officials and … Continued

No to taxpayer-funded sex change operations, says Family First

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BREAKING: Family First can reveal that plastic surgeons are applying to have sex change operations for adults paid for by the taxpayer.   The party, which is fielding five senate candidates and up to 100 lower house candidates at the federal election, will oppose this should its Senators be elected to the cross bench.   … Continued

No to taxpayer-funded sex change operations, says Family First

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BREAKING: Family First can reveal that plastic surgeons are applying to have sex change operations for adults paid for by the taxpayer. The party, which is fielding five senate candidates and up to 100 lower house candidates at the federal election, will oppose this should its Senators be elected to the cross bench. “While of … Continued

No to taxpayer-funded sex change operations, says Family First

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BREAKING: Family First can reveal that plastic surgeons are applying to have sex change operations for adults paid for by the taxpayer.   The party, which is fielding five senate candidates and up to 100 lower house candidates at the federal election, will oppose this should its Senators be elected to the cross bench.   … Continued

No to taxpayer-funded sex change operations, says Family First

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BREAKING: Family First can reveal that plastic surgeons are applying to have sex change operations for adults paid for by the taxpayer.   The party, which is fielding five senate candidates and up to 100 lower house candidates at the federal election, will oppose this should its Senators be elected to the cross bench.   … Continued

Homelessness Australia welcomes funding for peak bodies

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Homelessness Australia welcomes funding for peak bodies   Homelessness Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $6.2 million in peak body funding over 3 years that will enable critical advocacy, research and support for the homelessness sector to continue.   “If Australia is going to solve homelessness we need to draw on the policy, … Continued

Homelessness Australia and CHIA welcome $1 billion investment in crisis and transitional housing

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Homelessness Australia and CHIA welcome $1 billion investment in crisis and transitional housing   Homelessness Australia, and the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA), have strongly endorsed the Australian Government’s launch of $1 billion to address critical gaps in crisis housing for young people experiencing homelessness, and women and children fleeing family violence, through the National … Continued

ALP commitment to investment in good health renewed by WA Premier

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6 March 2025 WA Premier Roger Cook has renewed his predecessor Mark McGowan’s commitment that by 2029, 5% of state health expenditure will be dedicated to preventive health and other public health outcomes. In a letter received by the Public Health Association of Australia’s WA Branch today, the WA Premier and Labor Party Leader recommitted … Continued