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Family First Upper House candidates contesting the upcoming elections in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales today renewed the Party’s pledge to take the pressure of parents by removing harmful gender fluid ideology from their children’s classrooms. This follows revelations that teachers are being urged to abandon the simple, common-sense terms “boys” and … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published its annual Corporate tax transparency (CTT) report revealing large corporates paid a combined $95.7 billion in income tax in 2023–24, marking the second-highest total ever recorded. When combined with the results from our compliance programs for large business (which includes both public and private corporate groups), it is the … Continued
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Family First Victorian Upper House candidates Bernie Finn and Jane Foreman have today called on the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to appeal against the lenient sentence handed down to convicted child sex offender Hilary Maloney. Maloney, born male and now identifying as a woman, was sentenced to just 2½ years’ jail after being found … Continued
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Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin’s support yesterday for biological men to identify as women should ring alarm bells for every woman, girl and parent of daughters. Family First Upper House candidates Bernie Finn and Jane Foreman today called on the Victorian Liberals to take a principled stand and commit to repealing dangerous self-ID laws … Continued
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Many aged care workers across Australia are receiving a long overdue boost to their pay packets, following the success of the Health Services Union’s landmark aged care work value case. From Wednesday October 1, a personal care worker will earn $34.60 an hour. This is the final stage of wage increases stemming from the aged … Continued
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The United Services Union (USU) is calling on all Liverpool City Council workers, community members, and supporters to attend a rally demanding job security and an end to intrusive workplace surveillance measures. Council workers want to see the final report of the ongoing public inquiry into the council before more structural changes are made. WHEN: … Continued
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New index shows Victoria’s housing crisis deepening Victoria’s housing crisis has worsened across almost every key measure, with new data released today showing surging rents, a ballooning social housing waitlist and thousands of people forced into homelessness because of family violence and housing stress. Council to Homeless Persons’ (CHP) 2025 Housing Insecurity Index reveals: … Continued
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MEDIA STATEMENT Western Australia’s only independent senator, Fatima Payman, says she is “dismayed” by Alcoa’s decision to close its Kwinana refinery. “The Kwinana Alumina refinery has been a big part of WA’s economy and the culture of the southern suburbs since the 1960’s and its permanent loss will be felt heavily by the community,” … Continued
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ACOSS is disappointed by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave interest rates on hold, as people with the least continue to suffer. “Today’s decision fails to confront the reality of rising unemployment ,” CEO of ACOSS Dr Cassandra Goldie said. “With underlying inflation inside the RBA’s target, there’s no case to hold rates … Continued
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North Sydney Council is inviting young artists to help bring festive cheer to the streets this Christmas through its Christmas Drawing Competition. Open to all primary school students from Kindergarten to Year 6 who live in or attend school within the North Sydney Local Government Area, the competition encourages children to share their vision of … Continued
