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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding over 2 million taxpayers who are yet to lodge their income tax returns that a key deadline is fast approaching. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson warned taxpayers that regardless of how they lodge, 31 October is a key date to remember. ‘If you’re lodging yourself, you need to have completed … Continued
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**** MEDIA ALERT **** What: The Allan Government’s subsidy for supported independent living is fewer than 80 days from expiring. Without an urgent extension more than 7,500 disability support workers will lose more than a third of their wages, 5,000 NDIS participants could lose support and 580 homes are at risk of closure. … Continued
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Following the judgment for the music festival strip searches class action in the Supreme Court last week, Slater and Gordon lawyers have announced that they are investigating a further class action into unlawful strip searches conducted by NSW Police. Justice Yehia made clear that the threshold for conducting a strip search in NSW is very high, … Continued
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What: Minister for Health, Hon Mary-Anne Thomas will speak at the launch of Community Health First 2025 Impact Report. The report showcases the critical role of community health in delivering equitable, accessible healthcare across Victoria. When: Tuesday 14 October 2025 3:00 pm – 4.30 pm Where: South Library Parliament House of Victoria Spring St, … Continued
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Crisis reaches breaking point as research reveals one in five Australian children live in poverty Tuesday October 14, 2025 Barnardos Australia is calling for urgent action on child poverty as new analysis reveals 823,000 children are now living below the poverty line across Australia, the highest number in more than two decades. The crisis … Continued
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**** MEDIA ALERT **** What: The Allan Government’s subsidy for supported independent living is fewer than 80 days from expiring. Without an urgent extension more than 7,500 disability support workers will lose more than a third of their wages, 5,000 NDIS participants could lose support and 580 homes are at risk of closure. … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the determination of the Albanese Government to make superannuation fairer. We urge the Federal Parliament and all stakeholders to work together to finalise and support the Government’s legislation to tax high-wealth superannuation accounts. “Superannuation was designed to give people a decent retirement – but it is being used by people who are … Continued
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Kirribilli will swap cars for community this November as North Sydney Streets turns Kirribilli into a harbour-side playground of live music, family fun and alfresco dining – complete with a roller rink in the Burton Street Tunnel. On Sunday 16 November 2025, from 12pm to 5pm, Broughton Street and surrounds will close to traffic and … Continued
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The Super Members Council warmly welcomes the Government’s announcement today that it will boost the super savings of 1.3 million low-paid workers, mostly women, lifting incomes in retirement. The Council has advocated strongly to unfreeze the LISTO, building strong momentum for a super rebate boost to help Australia’s lowest-paid workers, and further narrow the gender … Continued
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ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will hold a stand up responding to the government’s super tax changes announced today WHEN: 2.30pm WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House WHO: ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie AO Contact details: Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171
