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Andrew Giles Welcomed To The Skills Training Sector

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  The peak body representing independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has welcomed the Hon. Andrew Giles MP to his role as federal Minister for Skills and Training. “Around 4,000 independent RTOs support around 89% of the 4.5 million students in skills training across Australia, so Mr Giles’ appointment is … Continued

ETU members to rally outside Transgrid HQ

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Hundreds of Electrical Trades Union members and activists will rally outside Transgrid’s Ultimo headquarters on Monday morning to protest the company’s appalling approach to wage bargaining. Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis, the company’s latest offer fails the test of decency. Workers have suffered real wage cuts of 8% since 2016. They receive lower … Continued

ETU members to rally outside Transgrid HQ

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Hundreds of Electrical Trades Union members and activists will rally outside Transgrid’s Ultimo headquarters on Monday morning to protest the company’s appalling approach to wage bargaining. Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis, the company’s latest offer fails the test of decency. Workers have suffered real wage cuts of 8% since 2016. They receive lower … Continued

Collins made important strides in homelessness

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Homelessness Australia has recognised Julie Collins’ ability to secure long term funding for the nation’s homelessness effort as an important achievement in her time in the housing portfolio.   The nation’s peak body for homelessness support services has also welcomed Clare O’Neil to the portfolio under a reshuffle announced by the Prime Minister today.   … Continued

Collins’ housing contribution recognised

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    The Community Housing Industry Association has recognised Julie Collins’ important achievement in establishing critical new national institutions to tackle the housing crisis, and also welcomed Clare O’Neil to the portfolio.   “Minister Collins successfully and skillfully guided the establishment of three critically important national institutions,” said CHIA CEO Wendy Hayhurst.   “Australia is … Continued

NSW Labor delivering for workers, renters

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Unions NSW has strongly endorsed a series of NSW Labor Government announcements made at the Party’s State Conference today, which will bolster the rights of migrant workers and renters and revive the State’s local government training effort.   The NSW Labor Government will invest $6.5m over four years to develop a Migrant Workers Centre, providing … Continued

Regione Liguria – Cinque Terre – Via dell’Amore: On Saturday, July 27, One of the Most Beautiful Trails in the World, a Symbol of Liguria, Will Reopen After 12 Years of Closure

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With Over 23 Million Euros Invested for Safety Measures RIOMAGGIORE, Italy–BUSINESS WIRE– After a long wait, on Saturday, July 27th, the Via dell’Amore will reopen to the public. With just over 900 metres of trail perched over the sea, this iconic symbol of Liguria is one of the most stunning, evocative, and famous pathways in … Continued

EXPERT ALERT – 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES

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La Trobe University has academic experts available to talk to the media on a range of topics related to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Dr Geoff DicksonDirector, Centre for Sport and Social Impact, Australia Contact: g.dickson@latrobe.edu.au or 0475 776 029 Expertise: Dr Dickson is a sport management academic, specialising in sport governance, sport marketing, and sport … Continued

50th annual Trade and Assistance Review released

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The Productivity Commission has released the 50th annual Trade and Assistance Review (TAR), which reports on the amount of assistance provided to industry by the Australian Government in 2022-23. It finds that industry assistance fell to $15 billion in 2022-23, principally due to the end of remaining COVID-19 stimulus measures. This figure is mostly comprised … Continued