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Massage & Myotherapy Australia welcomes the recent announcement by Guy Barnett, Attorney-General Tasmania, opening public consultation on the introduction of the National Code of Conduct for Unregistered Health Workers in Tasmania. Ann Davey CEO Massage & Myotherapy Australia said, ‘The National Code of Conduct for Healthcare Workers (the Code), will bring Tasmania in-line with nearly … Continued
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New modelling confirms a shift to nuclear power could significantly increase household electricity bills, with Australians for Affordable Energy (AFAE) urging policymakers to back the most affordable energy option. The analysis, released by the Clean Energy Council, found households could face a 30 per cent increase in power bills by 2030 under a nuclear pathway, … Continued
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Criticising sexualised and gender-fluid LGBTIQA+ drag queens who indoctrinate children into harmful and inappropriate concepts should not be illegal, according to Family First. Lead Senate candidate for Victoria, Bernie Finn, said that is exactly what Labor’s new “hate speech” laws will do. “Introducing ‘drag queens’ as a protected attribute into the Equal Opportunity … Continued
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The NSW Teachers Federation has expressed grave concern after Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume refused to commit to maintaining the historic schools funding agreement recently reached between the Albanese and Minns Governments. In a concerning interview, Ms. Hume repeatedly avoided committing to the $4.8 billion public school funding agreement, raising serious questions about the Coalition’s … Continued
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Following the ‘State of the State’ address in parliament yesterday, RTBU Secretary Byron Cubit has today called on Premier Jeremy Rockliffe to abandon any considerations to privatise Metro Tasmania. “This is an admission the Tasmanian Liberal Government has no real answers to issues of its own creation and has abandoned governing the state,” Mr Cubit said. “Metro is … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) strongly endorses the Federal Government’s action to ensure private health insurers provide fair funding to patients and hospitals. Health Minister Mark Butler has asked private health insurers to outline steps to increase their payout rate, which has dropped significantly in recent years while their profits have soared. It comes after a … Continued
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Writers seeking a dedicated space to focus on their craft can now apply for the Don Bank Museum Writer in Residence Program. Applications close on Monday 14 April. North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker said, “Don Bank Museum is an oasis within the North Sydney CBD – a place for reflection and inspiration. It is an … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced that from 1 April 2025, it will be moving around 3,500 small businesses with a history of non-payment, late or non lodgment, or incorrect reporting from quarterly to monthly GST reporting to improve their compliance. Moving to a monthly reporting and payment cycle can help small businesses to … Continued
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Firing on all cylinders; the economic case to Quadruple the HAFF Quadrupling the number of homes built under the Housing Australia Future Fund would deliver powerful economic returns while aggressively tackling Australia’s worst social problem, the rental housing crisis, according to new modelling. New analysis from the Swinburne University of Technology shows expanding the number of … Continued
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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) is calling for reforms to sustain and improve vital hospital and aged care services and patient care for the millions of people living in rural and remote Australia. “Due to smaller patient volumes and higher costs, regional and remote hospital and aged care services are under the most severe pressures, including … Continued
