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PSA condemns threats of arrest against ministerial staff

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Public Service Association of NSW (PSA) General Secretary Stewart Little has condemned the use of threats, such as arrest by the Upper House of the NSW Parliament, in its dealings with ministerial and public sector staff. The PSA represents ministerial staff in NSW. “The PSA is appalled that ministerial staff are being used as political footballs and threatened with arrest … Continued

PSA condemns threats of arrest against ministerial staff

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Public Service Association of NSW (PSA) General Secretary Stewart Little has condemned theuse of threats, such as arrest by the Upper House of the NSW Parliament, in its dealings withministerial and public sector staff. The PSA represents ministerial staff in NSW. “The PSA is appalled that ministerial staff are being used as political footballs andthreatened with arrest … Continued

Essential workers on ‘poverty wages’ call on Premier to step in

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WHAT: 200 locals to protest WHEN: Today, Thursday 9 October 2025, 12:00 NOON WHERE: East Foreshore, Young Street & Tassie Street, Port Augusta  MORE INFO: Essential workers on ‘poverty wages’ call on Premier to step in   Desperate child protection caseworkers, State Emergency Service crews and other essential workers are calling on Premier Peter Malinauskas to … Continued

Finalists announced for 2025 Australian Human Rights Awards

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A diverse group of human rights advocates has been named as finalists in the 2025 Australian Human Rights Awards, ranging from youth support workers and filmmakers to justice advocates and medical professionals. Twenty finalists were selected from nearly 300 nominations across 5 categories, including the prestigious Australian Human Rights Medal, which has been awarded annually … Continued

Payday super laws a long time coming: let’s get it done

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The Super Members Council (SMC) welcomes the historic listing today of payday super laws for introduction into Parliament — a gamechanger to tackle unpaid super which now costs Australian workers $5.7 billion a year. The Council calls on all Parliamentarians to swiftly pass the laws, first promised more than two years ago. Unpaid super costs … Continued

Global analysis shows hidden damage from men’s alcohol use

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A global analysis led by La Trobe University has highlighted the hidden harms to women and children caused by men’s alcohol use and calls for urgent gender-responsive and alcohol policy action worldwide and in Australia.  The paper, Harms to Women and Children from Men’s Alcohol Use: An Evidence Review and Directions For Policy, analyses findings … Continued

ASI cautions against panic over plan for European tariffs on steel

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The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has cautioned against panic over a European Commission plan to follow US President Donald Trump’s lead in doubling tariffs to protect Europe against cheap steel imports.   The European Commission on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT) unveiled plans to halve the annual quota, to 18.3 million tonnes, on the volume of steel … 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

Nursing workforce reforms needed to support Thriving Kids initiative

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Four peak nursing organisations have united to call for critical workforce reforms and sustainable funding models to ensure the success of the federal government’s Thriving Kids initiative.   The Australian College of Nursing (ACN), Australian College of Children & Young People’s Nurses (ACCYPN), Maternal, Child & Family Health Nurses Australia (MCaFHNA), and Professional Association of … Continued