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The Australian Workers’ Union has condemned Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s decision to launch an independent review of Tasmania’s salmon industry and pause its expansion, calling it a disgraceful betrayal of thousands of blue-collar workers to appease the Greens and environmental extremists. AWU Tasmania Secretary Ian Wakefield said the Premier had let down every salmon worker, their families, … Continued
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Victoria has reached record levels of renewable energy generation, putting the state well on track to meet its targets and deliver lower energy bills. Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio today announced that more than 42 per cent of the state’s electricity was produced by cheap renewable energy over the last financial year … Continued
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Key Facts: A Transformative QuestionResearch and experience show that asking “What makes you optimistic?” immediately lifts the mood of any meeting, sparking energy, creativity, and solution-focused dialogue. The Prime Minister’s CommitmentThe Prime Minister has committed to optimism, saying he wants “hope and optimism to be the major emotions projected from our national government to the … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on changes to the regulation of land-applied biosolids including new thresholds for chemical contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and requirements for testing and reporting. Biosolids are organic waste that results from sewage treatment processes and can be used to improve soil fertility. Around … Continued
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Monash University has led the creation of a new Disability Wellbeing Index to better measure outcomes for people with disability. Supported by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), the Index aims to help improve services and guide disability policy across Australia. Launched by Monash University’s Centre for Health Economics today, the new Disability Wellbeing … Continued
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The harmful Targeted Compliance Framework (TCF) must be permanently scrapped after an independent assurance review has failed to provide assurance it is operating within the law. The Deloitte review of the IT system behind the framework could not provide assurance that the TCF reliably operates or delivers outcomes lawfully. The review found issues stemming from … Continued
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MEDIA ALERT Senator Payman holds WA Small Business Round Table 11am-1pm today, 15 August 2025. Federal Parliamentary Offices, 1 The Esplanade, Perth Senator Fatima Payman is hosting a ‘WA Small Business Round Table’ today, ahead of the government’s own event next week. The meeting, involving a group of representatives from WA small business associations and … Continued
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Climateworks Centre experts are available to comment on a range of potential agenda items ahead of and during the government’s productivity and economic reform roundtable (August 19-21), including but not limited to: Carbon pricing Superannuation Road pricing and transport Energy planning The National Construction Code and housing Anna Malos, Climateworks Australia Lead and former Assistant … Continued
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United States federal, state, local and tribal government can now procure Rimini Street’s ultra-responsive support and advanced security services directly from the U.S. GSA Schedule and immediately achieve up to 90% savings on total software support costs and securely extend the lifespan of software releases LAS VEGAS–BUSINESS WIRE– Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global … Continued
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Mental health experts and insurers unite to issue stark productivity warning to Treasurer Jim Chalmers Leading mental health experts and groups have teamed up with the insurance industry to draw attention to a major drag on Australia’s productivity; mental ill-health. In an open letter to the Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the signatories have called for bold … Continued
