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Parliamentary Committee reviews proposed Infrastructure Department office fit-out

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The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports and the Arts’ (the Department) Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 7 London Circuit, Canberra City will be reviewed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works at a public hearing on 4 September 2025. The proposed works to install an office fit-out to the Department’s new leased premises at … Continued

National licensing must lift all to highest standards

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National licensing must lift all to highest standards FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 2025 – A Commonwealth Treasury consultation on national licensing is a welcome next step towards a national electrical license that maintains the highest standard and reflects industry best practices. Electrical workers will welcome a high-quality national license that allows greater movement between states for … Continued

New inquiry – Defence Annual Report 2023-24

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The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has adopted a new inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023–24. This will resume the inquiry commenced by the Committee prior to the 2025 federal election. The Chair of the Defence Subcommittee, Senator Deborah O’Neill, said ‘During the last Parliament, the subcommittee received many submissions addressing the … Continued

No statue for Dan Andrews – Family First backs with Deeming & Hermans call

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Family First Victoria stands with Moira Deeming and Anne-Marie Hermans in opposing plans for a Daniel Andrews statue. In Parliament, these women voiced what hundreds of thousands of Victorians believe: it is inappropriate to erect monuments for living politicians whose legacies are deeply divisive and whose actions—especially during the pandemic—caused lasting harm. Andrews presided over … Continued

MULTI-STOREY MODULAR CLASSROOMS FOR VICTORIAN SCHOOLS

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The Allan Labor Government is making sure every Victorian gets a great education close to home – supporting schools to meet growing enrolments with 54 state-of-the-art multi-storey classrooms to be in place from the start of the 2026 school year. Minister for Education and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll today announced new double or triple storey classrooms … Continued

Climate Council offers to bring Littleproud up to speed on net zero

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 2025 Weary scientists make another offer to brief Nationals on climate. Climate scientists reacted with deep dismay today as Nationals Leader David Littleproud made the ridiculous statement this morning that “there’s a way to tackle climate change rather than net zero”.’ Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie urged Mr Littleproud … Continued

SDA – Under Pressure – The Hidden Cost of Retail – Campaign Video and Research Report

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Dear Member/Senator,  If you missed the SDA’s launch of ‘Under Pressure – The Hidden Cost of Retail’ in Federal Parliament this week, you can catch up with the campaign video and research report below. Watch the Under Pressure video here: Review the Under Pressure Research Report here: If you’d like further information, please don’t hesitate to visit … Continued

Cooking the books? Darwin food businesses under investigation

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This is a joint media release from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) This week the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) joined forces to conduct a series of surprise visits to food sector and hospitality businesses in Darwin. The visits related to suspected shadow economy activities … Continued

Victorian Chamber calls for Future Industry Deals to turbocharge Regional Victoria’s economic potential

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The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has unveiled an ambitious vision to position Regional Victoria as an economic powerhouse, in a landmark new report released today. Seizing the Opportunity: The Unlimited Potential of Victoria’s Regions identifies seven industries that Regional Victoria is well-positioned to leverage, and that can be turbocharged through Future Industry Deals … Continued

ASI welcomes reforms to Australia’s system of trade measures

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The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has welcomed confirmation today (August 28) that responsibility for Safeguard actions, which protect Australian industry from sudden surges in imports, will move from the Productivity Commission to the Anti-Dumping Commission. Commenting on the announcement by Federal Minister for Industry and Innovation Tim Ayres, Australian Steel Institute (ASI) chief executive Mark … Continued