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Category: Policy Politics

RUSSIAN-LINKED DIESEL HIGHLIGHTS URGENT NEED FOR CLEAN ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY PLAN

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Western Australia’s only independent senator, Fatima Payman, says the arrival of the Danish-flagged tanker Torm Emilie in Kwinana overnight, with around 69,000 tonnes of diesel refined in India, exposes a serious gap in Australia’s sanctions and energy-security settings. India’s Mangalore refinery, which produced the shipment, is reported to use Russian crude oil as feedstock, effectively allowing sanctioned oil to … Continued

New research shows why Australia’s fertility is declining

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The main driver of Australia’s plummeting fertility rate is parents having fewer children – not the rise in people not having children, new research by the e61 Institute has found.   Australia’s fertility rate has fallen since the 1960s to a record low of 1.5 births per woman – well below the 2.1 needed for … Continued

Trump and tariffs spell unexpected financial bonanza for local pharmacy manufacturers as Chinese buyers target Melbourne

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Trump and Tariffs spell spell financial bonanza for local  manufacturers as Chinese buyers target Melbourne More than 300 Chinese pharmacy industry leaders arrive next week for a “hit and run” buying spree in Melbourne. They are attending the Australia-China Health Products Expo at the National Tennis Centre on Sunday October 26. The largest pharmacy delegation … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT***

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ACOSS and UNSW Sydney will hold a press conference at 10am to release a new report showing poverty rates increasing to 1 in 7 people.   WHEN: 10am    WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House   WHO: ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie AO and Dr Yuvisthi Naidoo, Senior Research Fellow at UNSW’s Social Policy Research Centre Contact … Continued

Poverty increases to 1 in 7 people: New report

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The number of people living in poverty in Australia has increased to 1 in 7, according to a new ACOSS and UNSW report released today at the start of Anti-Poverty Week.   Using the most recent figures, researchers found 3.7 million people – 14.2% of the population – were living in poverty in 2022–23.   … Continued

Media Alert – Community Health in Focus: Community Health First Launches 2025 Impact Report

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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

Talent alert – Experts warn QLD’s Energy Roadmap locks in polluting coal, drives up power bills and risks jobs

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TALENT ALERT: Experts warn Queensland’s Energy Roadmap locks in polluting coal, drives up power bills and risks jobs 10 October 2025 The Crisafulli Government’s new Energy Roadmap released today has extended the life of Queensland’s ageing coal-fired power stations and doubled down on fossil gas, prompting concern from energy experts. The roadmap has not only … Continued

Coal and gas commitment threatens Queensland’s future

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The Crisafulli Government’s commitment to keep coal-fired power stations running longer and invest in new expensive gas threatens the future of Queensland’s economy, communities and natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef, said WWF-Australia.   Treasurer David Janetzki today announced the roadmap for Queensland’s energy system for the next five years.   While the plan … Continued

Queensland’s “energy roadmap” keeps bills high and households in debt

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Community and social justice organisations say the Queensland Government’s new Energy Roadmap is a betrayal of families and low-income households already struggling under energy debt. The plan keeps state-owned coal plants running into the 2040s and doubles gas generation, measures experts say will raise costs for consumers while funnelling billions of taxpayer dollars into outdated industries. … Continued