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Category: Policy Politics

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians working for the NT Government forced to take industrial action as staffing crisis deepens

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Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) union members were scheduled to commence industrial action on Friday 22nd August, but the action was temporarily paused due to a last-minute application made by the Northern Territory Government seeking to stop the action through the Fair Work Commission. Union members will now commence industrial action today Tuesday 26th August. PPA Executive Officer, … Continued

Urgent action needed to address shocking rates of suicide among homeless youth: Australians for Mental Health

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Urgent action needed to address shocking rates of suicide among homeless youth: Australians for Mental Health    New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has today revealed the scale of children leaving violence and neglect, and seeking support from specialised homelessness services without a parent or guardian.    The heartbreaking statistics show … Continued

Separating fact from fiction on accessing your super early

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning against the risks of accessing superannuation (super) early to pay for non-critical medical procedures or lifestyle expenses. ATO Deputy Commissioner Emma Rosenzweig cautions those who are considering accessing their super to carefully consider their circumstances and the impacts it can have both short and long term. ‘Superannuation is … Continued

Australia to gain $370 billion with a 75% target

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FOR RELEASE 7:00am AEST, 26 August 2025 Top-down scenario analysis from Deloitte Access Economics shows Australia’s GDP will likely be $370 billion greater by 2035 under a 75% emissions reduction target, compared to current projections.    An estimated 69,000 additional Australian jobs would be supported each year between 2025-2035 under a 75% target compared to continuing along … Continued

MEDIA ALERT AND RELEASE – SDA launches new campaign and 5-Point Plan to tackle retail’s psychosocial safety crisis

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The SDA – the Union for workers in retail, fast food and warehousing, has launched a new campaign and 5-Point Plan in response to alarming new research that reveals the retail industry is under pressure with unacceptable psychosocial risks, from understaffing, to excessive workloads, poor workplace change management and increased customer abuse, placing workers at … Continued

SPA Expert Alert: Statement on March for Australia

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  Media Release:  26 August 2025 Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) argues that respectful conversation, free from racism and slurs of racism, is needed about Australia’s population and immigration settings.  SPA has written a statement that may be read at its website HERE.   Experts from SPA are available for further comment. Mr Peter Strachan, National … Continued

Children dying as unaccompanied homeless children fall through support gaps

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MEDIA RELEASE Children dying as unaccompanied homeless children fall through support gaps New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has for the first time revealed the scale of children experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian, and highlighted serious gaps in support services. The shocking statistics released today show 13,300 unaccompanied children … Continued