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The Federal Government has just introduced a new bill designed to combat disinformation and misinformation on the Internet, which is a positive step toward addressing content that can cause serious harm or lead to violence, such as messaging from conspiracy theorists and fringe groups. However, in most Australian states false or misleading information in political … Continued
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18 September 2024 The Australian Government’s pivotal payday super announcements today are another major step forward to modernise the super system, making it fairer for both employers and employees. The Super Members Council welcomes the announcements and the Government’s strong commitment to reforms to help fix underpayments that cost 2.8 million Australian workers $5 billion … Continued
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Nexa Advisory welcomes the announcement today by New South Wales Minister for Energy, Penny Sharpe MP, on the NSW Consumer Energy Strategy. This followed an extensive consultation by the Department for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in which Nexa Advisory participated. Stephanie Bashir, CEO at Nexa Advisory, said: “The announcement today of the … Continued
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The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) has welcomed the announcement of the first round of commitments from the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), which will see 13,700 social and affordable homes built, housing more than 25,000 Australians in need. Funded projects will include 4,220 social and 9,522 affordable homes, including 1,267 homes for women and children … Continued
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CANBERRA/MELBOURNE: Australian business-woman, Lisa Materano, has recruited cyber specialists to deliver new knowledge packages globally to respond to increasing disinformation, cyber crime, child exploitation and exploding government regulation. ‘I am taking my experience of 20 years and my company, Blended Learning International, to make new interventions in the global education scene for a more secure … Continued
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South Australia’s truth in political advertising (TiPA) laws enjoy widespread support among the state’s political establishment, contrasting with concerns raised about the prospect of TiPA laws in other jurisdictions, according to new research supported by the Susan McKinnon Foundation. The study involved conducting in-depth interviews with a range of current and former MPs (including premiers … Continued
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Farmers from all over Queensland are returning home after sending a clear message to politicians and industry Queensland Parliament House: We want a clean future. Farmers for Climate Action’s Sustainable Agriculture Luncheon and Parliamentary Reception, held in the Queensland Parliament House yesterday (Tuesday, 10/9), sold out all 200 tickets within a fortnight and was attended … Continued
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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
