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- Culturally and linguistically diverse, General News
- 11/05/2024
- 18:34
Australia-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) Stands Firm Against Calls to Remove School Prayer Rooms
FOR PRESS CONFERENCE RECORDING & PICTURES CLICK HERE Perth, Australia – May 15, 2024 – At today’s press conference held by the National President…
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- Indigenous
- 11/05/2024
- 18:21
Local Aboriginal knowledge and cultural centre opens in Redfern
A centre for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gather, share knowledge and practise culture has opened in the heart of Redfern,…
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- Agriculture Farming Rural, Animal Animal WelfareRights
- 11/05/2024
- 15:46
Government stands strong on live sheep export commitment
Background: Today the Federal Government announced its phase out plan for Australia’s live sheep export trade, including an end date of 1 May 2028. They have also released the expert panel report that advised them on the phase out. The Government is committing to phase out live sheep exports by 1 May 2028 and will introduce and pass legislation this term of Parliament. For decades HSI Australia has campaigned for an end to live sheep exports, by lobbying the government, submitting to parliamentary inquiries, joining forces with various other animal welfare organisations, and amplifying the calls of the majority of…
- Education Training, Government Federal
- 11/05/2024
- 12:19
La Trobe University response to proposed International Education and Skills Strategic Framework
MEDIA STATEMENT 11 May 2024 We welcome the certainty that the proposed International Education and Skills Strategic Framework could bring to what is currently a challenging and uncertain situation for our international students, who bring cultural diversity to Australia and make a vital contribution to our workforce. The focus on skills needs in areas such as health and education, including a greater focus on regional and rural areas, is particularly welcomed as it will help address significant workforce shortages in those communities. La Trobe supports the Government’s intent to ensure that there is sufficient availability of accommodation for international students…
- Political
- 11/05/2024
- 08:58
Community housing welcomes Budget commitment
The Community Housing Industry Association has welcomed the Albanese Government's 24-25 Budget commitment to housing and homelessness. CEO Wendy Hayhurst said: “Australia is grappling with arguably the most difficult housing challenge in a generation. Additional investment to help women experiencing domestic and family violence is both vital and welcome - it is not tenable to house people fleeing violence in tents. “The extra infrastructure funding for social housing in the new five year agreement with the states is also a very welcome addition. “In the years ahead we plan to continue working with the Commonwealth to deal with the deep…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 11/05/2024
- 07:35
RACGP welcomes 61 new specialist GPs to the ACT
What: Fellowship ceremony, where 61 new Fellows of the RACGP will receive their papers recognising their completion of training as specialist GPs. When: Best opportunity for vision and interviews ~10.15am; ceremony commences 11am. Where: Hotel Realm, Canberra – Level 2, National Ballroom 2 and 3. 18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed 61 new fellows to the general practice profession at a fellowship ceremony in the Australian Capital Territory. Fellowship of the RACGP(FRACGP) reflects a doctor’s qualification and expertise as a specialist GP, following around 11 years of education, training, rigorous assessment,…
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- Indigenous
- 11/05/2024
- 07:00
Local Aboriginal knowledge and cultural centre opens in Redfern
WHAT: Official opening of local Aboriginal knowledge and cultural centre. 119 Redfern Street is a centre for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people…
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- Building Construction, Federal Budget
- 11/05/2024
- 06:00
Builders: Government lays strong funding foundation for new homes
11 May 2024 The Federal Government has today given new home building across the housing spectrum a much-needed funding boost said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. “The key to solving the housing crisis: supply, supply, supply. “We know whether it’s social and community housing, rentals or owner-occupiers, there is not enough supply to house all Australians. “Targeted measures in social housing, student accommodation and critical infrastructure all go towards relieving some of the more acute supply pinch points. “Increased funding for critical infrastructure to support new home building reinforces the important role of commercial and civil construction in building…
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- Political
- 11/05/2024
- 05:44
Positive steps to respond to homelessness crisis
Homelessness Australia welcomes the new commitments to homelessness in the 2024 Budget and announced following Friday’s National Cabinet meeting. “New resources to deliver crisis and transitional accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence and young people at risk of homelessness will make a life changing difference to each family and young person who can now have a safe home," said Kate Colvin, CEO of Homelessness Australia. “An increased focus on homelessness in the new federal state housing and homelessness agreement, now called the National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness, will mean services can provide more support to more…
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