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ACOSS is calling for an ambitious economic reform agenda to improve living standards for those falling behind. “The government must not waste this historic chance to put Australia on a fairer, more productive and more sustainable financial footing,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie AO. In its submission to the Economic Reform Roundtable, … Continued
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Thursday, 7 August 2025 Statement President of the Law Society of NSW Jennifer Ball Workers compensation legislation The NSW Government’s introduction of a second workers compensation reform bill seeks to bypass proper parliamentary and public scrutiny and undermines the democratic process. The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform and Modernisation) Bill 2025 has been introduced … Continued
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Media Release: 7 August In its annual Statewide Land and Tree Study survey, released in 28th July, 2025, the NSW Government says that more than 66,000 hectares of the bush was cleared in 2023 – equivalent to bull-dozing Sydney’s Royal National Park four times over. Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) argues that this population driven biodiversity decline, … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Editor’s note: Photos of the event can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y3VXLZ_qWiLn0_xaw23JPF-mn-qA_86I?usp=drive_link Wednesday, August 6, 2025 The Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae, attended a meeting in Melbourne today to hear directly from older people about their views on the new rights-based Aged Care Act, which comes into effect on 1 November. … Continued
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The Queensland government’s yearly snapshot of tree cover data shows the sunshine state remains the deforestation capital of Australia, with agriculture again the biggest driver. The latest Qld SLATS (Statewide Landcover and Tree Study), released quietly on Tuesday, shows an increase in the destruction of forest and woodland from August 2022 to August 2023, compared … Continued
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North Sydney Council is calling on residents and businesses to help shape the future of local services, assets and infrastructure by participating in its ‘Let’s talk’ community consultation, open until midnight on Friday 29 August. Council manages $1.6 billion in assets and delivers over 200 services, but its current financial position is unsustainable. In early … Continued
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6 August 2025 The Australian Government must deliver on its promise to introduce digital duty of care legislation, with a new eSafety Commissioner report exposing a seemingly industry wide failure to meet basic child protection standards. According to eSafety Commissioner findings released today from transparency notices on child exploitation and abuse for August 2025 (periodic), tech … Continued
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Wednesday 6th August, 2025 The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) today released a sobering report confirming record-breaking coral loss on the Great Barrier Reef, with the 2024–25 monitoring period revealing the most widespread and severe bleaching event since records began 39 years ago. The findings have sparked urgent calls from conservation groups in Central … Continued
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PAYMAN UNCOVERS NEW NDIA RORTS Golf outings and $500 lunches in undisclosed gifts from Salesforce WA’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, has uncovered more than $15,000 in expensive undeclared gifts to NDIA officials, paid for by one of its contractors. Several expensive lunches, one for more than $500, are listed with, drinks, golf outings and … Continued
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ACOSS and the Anti-Poverty Centre will hold a press conference at 10am following the conclusion of Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation into cancellation of income support payments under the Targeted Compliance Framework. WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House WHEN: 10am WHO: ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie and Anti-Poverty Centre spokesperson Kristin O’Connell Contact details: Lauren Ferri: 0422 581 … Continued
