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Australian children are being robbed of their childhood, Barnardos Australia says, as new research reveals that more than one in three children in single-parent families live in poverty. Today’s landmark Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey shows more than one in three (36.2%) children in single-parent families are living below the poverty … Continued
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Major longitudinal study should serve as a wake up call to protect Australians’ mental health Australians for Mental Health has urged governments and decision makers to take the latest Household, Income, Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey findings seriously, after it revealed growing distress among its respondents. The HILDA report, which has been … Continued
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Women up to their early 30s now earn more than men per hour on average, new research by the e61 Institute has found. The analysis also found that women under 35 are more likely to find work than men, with an unemployment rate of 5.5% compared to 6.5% for their male counterparts. This … Continued
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The Federal Government must substantially lift deeply inadequate income support payments, with routine indexation leaving 1.5 million people unable to afford basic essentials. Tomorrow’s routine indexation of JobSeeker will only lift the payment by $6.25 per week to $401 for a single person, which is just 42% of the minimum wage. “This routine indexation simply … Continued
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand–BUSINESS WIRE– International health experts are today urging New Zealand to stay the course on safer nicotine alternatives, as a major new report from Smoke Free Sweden confirms that innovative smoke-free products are helping Kiwis not only quit smoking but also achieve major health gains. The new report, The Safer Nicotine Revolution: Global … Continued
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Thursday, 18 September 2025 ● Australia sets a range of 62-70 per cent carbon pollution reduction by 2035 ● Science required a range reaching up to 75 per cent to protect farmers ● People and companies will decide how quickly Australia reduces pollution Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) notes the Federal Government’s 2035 emissions reduction … Continued
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18 September 2025 Western Australian farmers have reacted to the unveiling of Australia’s new climate targets, calling upon the Federal Government to accelerate progress. The new emission reduction target, released in Sydney by the Prime Minister today, set a target of a 62 – 70% reduction of emissions by 2035. Corrigin farmer … Continued
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18 September, 2025 Canberra – The Australian government today announced their updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), pledging to cut emissions by 62-70% by 2035 and failing to commit to phase out fossil fuels. The target is incompatible with keeping global heating below 1.5°C and undermines its bid to co-host COP31 with Pacific nations. … Continued
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18 September 2025 Doctors for the Environment Australia has criticised the federal government’s 2035 emissions reduction target for failing to meet the scale of the problem we face under dangerous climate change, putting communities across Australia at risk of more deaths and illness. DEA’s Executive Director Dr Kate Wylie says, “Meeting the challenges of climate … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER, 2025 NEW ANALYSIS from the Climate Council shows that powering past 70% by 2035 will mean we should reach net zero sooner, protect Australians from worsening climate impacts and deliver major economic benefits. Climate Council Analysis: If we cut climate pollution by 70% by 2035 and maintained this rate of … Continued
