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Rewiring Australia says the expansion of the home battery subsidy is a positive step, but accessible finance will be critical to ensure lower power bills are shared across the community. The Federal Government yesterday announced an expansion of its Cheaper Home Batteries program, which provides an upfront discount on eligible home battery systems … Continued
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A collection of social service, faith and environmental groups have welcomed the launch of the Queensland Government’s Supercharged Solar for Renters scheme. The Power Together coalition, including the Queensland Conservation Council, Parents for Climate and Energetic Communities, have long called on the Queensland Government to help all Queenslanders, particularly renters and social housing tenants, access … Continued
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The Australian Workers’ Union has strongly endorsed today’s announcement that the Tomago aluminium smelter will remain operational, with federal and state governments committing to work with Rio Tinto on a long-term solution. “This is a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing,” AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow said. “The AWU has been knocking on every door – federal, … Continued
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The Mining and Energy Union has responded to the NSW Net Zero Commission’s Coal Mining Emissions Spotlight Report, emphasising the continuing importance of coal mining to the state’s economy and regional communities, and the need for clear, consistent emissions policy. MEU General Secretary Grahame Kelly said coal mining remains a foundation of regional prosperity in … Continued
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Workers’ comp deal “punches down on people whose workplaces made them ill”: Australians for Mental Health Grassroots mental health organisation Australians for Mental Health has warned a deal between the Minns Labor Government and the Coalition on workers’ compensation laws will kick vulnerable workers off support when they are still too sick to return … Continued
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The Commonwealth should increase its funding of public hospitals to a 50-50 share with the states and territories, Catholic Health Australia said today as health ministers meet in Brisbane. Analysis of AIHW data by Catholic Health Australia finds public hospitals are under severe pressure, leading to sliding performance in recent years. Only 67% … Continued
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The Public Service Association of NSW (PSA) has welcomed the aims of the NSW Government’s new strategy to address domestic and family violence perpetration, but has warned it will fail without tackling the privatised mess of frontline DV services. The strategy, launched yesterday by Minister Jodie Harrison, is focused on disrupting perpetrators and holding … Continued
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Australia’s foremost hepatitis researchers and clinicians have released a joint expert statement confirming that Australia’s recommendation remains unchanged: all medically stable newborns who meet the weight threshold should receive their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. The statement follows international attention after a U.S. advisory panel recommended reversing its … Continued
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A former contractor to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, with immediate release on a recognisance release order conditioned that she be of good behaviour for three years, for defrauding the ATO of more than $105,000 through Operation Protego. The fraudulently obtained funds have since been repaid. Eva Dierens was … Continued
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Professionals Australia says the Federal Government is ignoring its own economic advice by burying a second Deloitte report that confirms chronic underpayment in the translating and interpreting sector is already wasting billions of taxpayer dollars every year. The new Deloitte analysis, quietly posted online without any sector briefing, warns that sub-optimal interpreting is costing between … Continued
