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PUBLIC hospital ramping is at record levels. Public hospital waiting lists are unmanageable. Yet, public hospitals across Australia are admitting massive and disproportionate numbers of private patients. It’s a perverse reality. According to data from each state government, there are 284,987 public patients languishing on public hospital waiting lists across the country. More than … Continued
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Family First is deeply disappointed that after one year in government, the Queensland LNP is continuing Labor’s policy of punishing Dr Jillian Spencer — a courageous child psychiatrist who simply spoke up for the safety of children. Dr Spencer, a respected clinician with two decades of experience, raised legitimate concerns about children — some … Continued
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23 October 2025 ACF’s position on national nature law reform Nature law reform that allows the bush to be bulldozed doesn’t pass the pub test With Environment Minister Murray Watt shortly tabling reforms of Australia’s nature protection law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the national environment group outlines its position: What we … Continued
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Family First’s NSW Legislative Council candidate Lyle Shelton has today welcomed the Greens’ proposal to restrict poker machines after midnight, saying it is a good first step toward tackling one of Australia’s most destructive social problems. “Family First doesn’t agree with the Greens on very much, but on this occasion, there’s alignment,” Mr Shelton … Continued
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Family First’s lead Upper House candidate for the South Australian election, Deepa Mathew, has labelled Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia as “weak” for suggesting an investigation into biological males in the state’s prisons. “What needs to be investigated? Why not just commit to getting all biological males out of women’s prisons? It’s not rocket science. … Continued
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Leading provider of multicultural out-of-home care services SSI has welcomed a landmark report from the Australian Human Rights Commission that places children’s voices at the centre of national reform efforts. The A Ground to Grow From report, based on consultations with over 500 children — including those with lived experience of care and children from … Continued
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Key Facts: – 112 organisations and individuals call for a public inquiry into a Human Rights Act for NSW. – Jenny Leong MP to introduce a private member’s Human Rights Bill on 23 October 2025. – NSW is lagging behind in human rights protections; ACT, Victoria, and Queensland already have human rights acts. – Bill … Continued
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The Australian Human Rights Commission has released its groundbreaking report, Peace of Mind: Navigating the Ethical Frontiers of Neurotechnology and Human Rights, urging government, industry, and civil society to ensure that the rapid development of neurotechnology is grounded in robust human rights protections. Neurotechnology—devices and systems that interact with the human nervous system—offers transformative potential for … Continued
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The Council on the Ageing (COTA) NSW has launched The Little Book of Good Things, an inspiring new publication that shines a light on the resilience, creativity and energy of older Australians. Through powerful individual stories, The Little Book of Good Things showcases the contributions of ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things in their communities, demonstrating … Continued
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‘Nine avoidable deaths per day’: Data exposes deadly impact of homelessness A landmark report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has revealed there were around nine potentially avoidable deaths per day in 2022-23 among people with a history of getting specialist homelessness support. The analysis released by the AIHW has, … Continued
