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The Coalition’s support for paying super on Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay is very welcome – but its bid to make it optional undermines the whole policy intent of boosting the retirement savings of new mums and is a concerning departure from bipartisan principles of universality and compulsion. The cash-out proposal sends a worrying message to … Continued
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As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare for the US presidential debate today, La Trobe University experts are available for commentary on the election race. Professor Dennis Altman AM Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow and Emeritus Professor of Politics. Professor Altman has written 15 books exploring sexuality, politics and their inter-relationship in Australia, the United States and globally. … Continued
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Tuesday, 10 September 2024 Accurate knowledge is power at the ballot box As NSW citizens consider their vote in local council elections this week, they are being urged to be aware of tactics aimed at misleading them on polling day. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath said misinformation and disinformation campaigns … Continued
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Everybody’s Home is urging parties and candidates to sign on to a roadmap for housing reform ahead of the election, as new polling reveals most voters want house prices to drop. The national housing campaign’s ‘Roadmap to Reform’ puts forward real solutions to end Australia’s housing crisis. RedBridge polling of 2,000 Australian voters released by Everybody’s … Continued
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Farmers have travelled from across Queensland to deliver a clear message to politicians ahead of the election campaign: Farmers want a clean future. Farmers for Climate Action will host a Farmers Parliamentary Reception and Sustainable Agriculture Luncheon at Queensland Parliament House tomorrow (Tuesday 10/9). All 200 tickets were sold within a fortnight. Leaders from across … Continued
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Today’s decision by the Allan Government to exclude cooktops from Victoria’s Gas Substitution Roadmap is a temporary delay in the inevitable electrification of the state’s household appliances. Rewiring Australia supports the government making rules to ensure that when households choose to replace their old gas appliances they buy new electric ones. Dan Cass, Executive … Continued
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Four young grassroots climate leaders from the Asia-Pacific region and the Kimberley will today meet with Australian political leaders in Canberra calling on them to urgently ban fracking, phase out fossil fuels and address the climate crisis affecting their communities. Hosted by Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network and Oxfam Australia, the young climate advocates spent … Continued
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Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) is today paying tribute to its Patron and former senator for South Australia, Dr John Coulter, who died yesterday in Adelaide aged 93 after a long illness. SPA national president, Peter Strachan, says Dr Coulter was a great environmentalist who advocated for an ecologically sustainable population for over half a century. … Continued
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $4.7 billion package to fund frontline and legal services supporting women and children experiencing family violence, through new agreements with the states and territories. La Trobe University experts are available to discuss gender-based violence in Australia and globally and how we are tracking to meet targets, as well … Continued
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The National Cabinet has today agreed to provide $4.7 billion for more services to support the victim-survivors of sexual and family violence. The funding is a joint agreement between federal, state and territory governments. The new proposals include funding for sexual violence services, support for children and young Australians who have witnessed or experienced violence, … Continued
