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Economic Reform Roundtable should mark start of ongoing, inclusive action to address national challenges

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ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie welcomed the constructive dialogue across the three days of the Economic Reform Roundtable, which she attended on behalf of civil society organisations.  “This roundtable was a rare and welcome opportunity for invited participants to discuss in depth with government the big challenges we face,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie.  … Continued

Submissions Open for Inquiry into AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership Agreement

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has commenced an inquiry into the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The treaty, signed in Geelong on 26 July 2025, forms a key component of the AUKUS partnership and outlines collaborative efforts to … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT***

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ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will hold a stand up today in Main Committee Room at 1.50pm on the progress of the Economic Reform Roundtable and ACOSS’s reform priorities   WHERE: Main Committee Room, Parliament House WHEN: 1.50pm Thursday 21 August WHO: Dr Cassandra Goldie AO Contact details: Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171

Do Malinauskas and Tarzia believe men can get pregnant?

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Family First’s South Australian Upper House candidate, Deepa Mathew, has called on Premier Peter Malinauskas and Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia to come clean with voters ahead of the upcoming state election: do they believe men can get pregnant?   Her challenge follows extraordinary remarks made at a parliamentary inquiry into stillbirths, where one of South … Continued

Major investments in renewables making our electricity grid cleaner than ever, more reliable

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 21 2025 A RENEWABLES investment boom has improved Australia’s energy outlook, according to the latest analysis from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). AEMO’s annual ten-year outlook – the Electricity Statement of Opportunities – predicts that growing solar, wind and battery power will improve reliability in our main electricity grid (the … Continued

Parents face jail time under Malinauskas plan to criminalise smacking

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Family First’s South Australian Upper House candidate, Deepa Mathew, has strongly rejected calls from the South Australian Royal Commission into Domestic Violence to ban parents from disciplining their children with a light smack.   “The idea that loving parents might go to jail for reasonably disciplining their children because busy bodies intrude into how they … Continued

PRECAUTIONARY DIETARY ADVICE ISSUED FOR FISHERS IN THE UPPER BELUBULA RIVER

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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will be installing signage at key public locations on the Upper Belubula River providing precautionary dietary advice for recreational fishers in the region.  This advice was recommended by the NSW PFAS Technical Advisory Group (TAG) following testing by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) … Continued

TIP Group (ASX:TIP) FY25 results and final dividend

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ASX/Media Release Strong growth and continued investment The year ended 30 June 2025 (FY25) continued our history of strong operating cashflow, enabling significant investments for future growth. Money on Invested Capital (MOIC) on our active portfolio rose to 3.0x, implying a net return on invested capital of approximately 30% during the year; and our passive … Continued