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Council calls for community-first future of the Chatswood Dive Site

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Willoughby City Council is calling on the NSW Government to confirm its commitment to delivering essential community infrastructure at the Chatswood Dive Site, amid growing concern that long-anticipated public benefits may no longer be part of the site’s future. The Chatswood Dive Site has long been identified for redevelopment that would support housing growth with … Continued

NEXT GOVERNMENT MUST DELIVER PROMISES BEING MADE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM-SURVIVORS

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Election commitments from both sides of politics to stamp out the manipulation of financial systems by domestic violence perpetrators, have been supported by Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ).  “Today’s announcement by the Coalition shows the Australian community that tackling financial abuse is important to both sides of politics and we’ll work with whoever is in … Continued

Coalition’s U-turn on EV discount slams brakes on working Australians’ hopes for car savings

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The Opposition’s U-turn on the electric car discount that’s making EVs more affordable to buy is a major blow to everyday, hard-working Australians during a cost-of-living crisis, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. On Monday, the Opposition Leader indicated there were no proposals to change the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption, which creates an ‘electric … Continued

Black Dog Institute welcomes $2 million election commitment to advance research into men’s mental health

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Black Dog Institute has welcomed the Federal Labor Government’s election commitment to invest $2 million into research focused on men’s mental health, as part of a broader $32 million commitment to support men’s health initiatives.  If re-elected, the Labor Government will invest $2 million in research led by Black Dog Institute at the Danny Frawley … Continued

New data confirms housing crisis is deepening in WA

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New figures show Perth has become one of the most unaffordable cities for renters, second only to Adelaide, prompting Shelter WA to call on the next federal government to deliver more housing funding for the state. CoreLogic data released today reveals Perth renters are paying an average of 33.2 per cent of their income on … Continued

Crossbench demands income support increase

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Independents, Greens and other crossbench candidates are pushing the next government to substantially increase income support to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and lift people out of poverty.     With a minority government possible after this election, crossbenchers have signed a joint statement with ACOSS and representatives from the community sector declaring that raising the rate … Continued

Coalition’s winding back of EV subsidies will hurt working Australians

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Statement from National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) CEO Rohan Martin: “The Coalition’s announcement that it would wind back electric vehicle (EV) subsidies will hurt everyday ordinary working Australians—at a time when the cost-of-living crisis, including escalating transport costs, is hitting hard. “NALSPA is disappointed at the Coalition’s reversal on the commitment from … Continued

Crossbench demands income support increase

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Independents, Greens and other crossbench candidates are pushing the next government to substantially increase income support to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and lift people out of poverty.     With a minority government possible after this election, crossbenchers have signed a joint statement with ACOSS and representatives from the community sector declaring that raising the rate … Continued