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The Government must immediately stop the Targeted Compliance Framework being used against people relying on income support, after the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s report today found alarming systematic failings in its administration. The Ombudsman’s report found that the Government had failed to implement the law correctly and that this had “profound if not catastrophic” impacts on people … Continued
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The United Services Union (USU) has condemned Coffs Harbour City Council for allegedly making a secret decision to outsource its Beach Lifeguard Service, without proper consultation or notification to affected staff. USU Acting Manager North, Luke Hutchinson, said the move effectively breaches the NSW Local Government (State) Award 2023 and demonstrates contempt for the … Continued
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With Homelessness Week underway and the Western Australian government advancing the next phase of its 10-year All Paths Lead to a Home homelessness plan, Shelter WA is advocating for stronger investment in early intervention and homelessness prevention. This year for Homelessness Week (August 4-10), the peak body is shining a spotlight on ‘Homelessness Prevention’, highlighting the … Continued
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The e61 Institute has today released a new interactive tool for calculating Australian workers’ tax rates and welfare payments. The calculator reveals how the tax and transfer system affects the incentives particular Australians have to work an extra hour, earn an extra dollar, or enter the workforce. In some instances, working extra hours … Continued
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***MEDIA ALERT*** 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: Senate Courtyard, Parliament House WHEN: 10am WHO: ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie and Anti-Poverty Centre spokesperson Kristin O’Connell Contact details: Lauren Ferri: 0422 … Continued
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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 other gifts from Salesforce … Continued
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The Australian Workers’ Union will escalate its campaign for fair wages with a work stoppage and march on Townsville City Council tomorrow, coinciding with the scheduled council meeting. AWU Northern District Secretary Jim Wilson called on Townsville City Council not to engage in the same unsafe activity that was reported during the last work stoppages. … Continued
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Leading conservationists have welcomed the decision to declare the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET) at Western Port Bay a “controlled action” under federal nature laws. Following Friday’s decision by Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt, the project will now undergo a comprehensive environmental assessment to determine whether it can proceed without damaging endangered wildlife and habitats … Continued
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Australia, 5 August, 2025 – International producer of critical and strategic metals Nyrstar, today announced it had reached agreement with the Australian, South Australian and Tasmanian Governments for $135 million transitionary support for its domestic multi-metals manufacturing business and sites at Port Pirie and Hobart. The combined support provided by the Governments – together … Continued
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What: Press Conference When: Noon Where: Tree of Truth, behind NSW Parliament House Who: PSA General Secretary Stewart Little, ASU Secretary Angus McFarland, UnionsNSW Secretary Mark Morey Death by a thousand cuts: public servants say enough is enough The 300 jobs announced overnight to go at WaterNSW are just the latest in 1515 job … Continued
