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Committee reports on Australia’s efforts to advocate for the abolition of the death penalty

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The Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) has tabled its report titled Inquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The Chair of the Subcommittee, Ms Maria Vamvakinou MP, stated, “Most stakeholders to the inquiry noted that progress has been made globally … Continued

AUTISM PEAK BODY WELCOMES GRANT FUNDING: FAMILIES NEED OUR SUPPORT NOW MORE THAN EVER

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17 December 2024MEDIA RELEASE (Eds: CEO Nicole Rogerson available for interview) Chief executive Nicole Rogerson has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of the Peer Support Capacity grant for Autism Awareness Australia (AAA). “This commitment comes at a crucial time for the organisation as we support people with autism and their families, carers and educators,” she … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: Western Australians firmly reject nuclear reactors

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Tuesday 17 December 2024   Polling released today has found that Western Australians firmly reject the federal Coalition’s plan for nuclear reactors.*   The polling results will be presented on Tuesday to the public hearing in Perth of the Federal Parliament’s Select Committee on Nuclear Energy.   The federal Coalition is advocating for reactors at … Continued

$13.6m in penalties handed down for false R&D claims

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The Federal Court of Australia has today handed down a judgement against Sydney business coach, Julian Bakarich, his company co-director and former tax agent Thi Cam Tu Nguyen, and their related entities, The Dream Consortium Pty Ltd (TDC) and The Dream Accountants Pty Ltd (TDA), ordering $13.6 million in penalties to be paid for breaches … Continued

Insurers pricing out Australians from quality private health insurance

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New data analysis by Catholic Health Australia (CHA) reveals corporate health insurers are pricing Australians out of quality private health insurance amidst a cost-of-living crisis. While the average indexation approved in the 2024 premium round was 3.03 per cent, data analysis of the major insurers shows some “Gold” products increased by more than 12 per … Continued

Statement on Tim Pallas’ resignation

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The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry extends our gratitude and appreciation to Tim Pallas MP for his contribution to Victoria’s business and economic landscape following the announcement of his retirement as Victorian Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth and Member for Werribee. Mr Pallas has served as Treasurer for a decade … Continued

Nuclear power inquiry to visit Western Australia

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As part of its inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia, the House of Representatives Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will conduct public hearings in Collie and Perth in Western Australia on 16 and 17 December 2024. Chair of the Committee, Mr Dan Repacholi MP, the Federal Member for Hunter, said “over the past month we have … Continued