NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 1 July 2024
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Treaties Committee to examine ILO conventions supporting a safe and healthy work environment
The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) will hold a public hearing for its inquiries into two International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions: No. 187: Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention and No. 191: Safe and Healthy Working Environment (Consequential Amendments) Convention.?Together these conventions give effect to the elevation of ‘a safe and healthy working environment’ to a fundamental principle and right at work in the?ILO Declaration on the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work?in 2022.
July’s savings boost will make retirement even more super
This July 1, more than 9.2 million Australians will get a boost to their super – and the best thing is that it happens automatically.?Super Members Council CEO Misha Schubert said the legislated Super Guarantee increases were key to delivering the quality of life at retirement that Australians deserved. “Each of these increases might be small, but they are mighty – thanks to the power of compounding returns inside super over our working lives."
New union rights to boost workplace cooperation
New rights for volunteer union delegates are set to make workplaces more, not less, cooperative, according to a new analysis by the Australia Institute.?The changes coming into effect from today – under the federal government’s Closing Loopholes Act – guarantee the rights of volunteer union delegates to represent workers and paid training leave.?“Those who claim that guaranteeing the rights of union delegates must lead to greater conflict are dead wrong,” said Professor David Peetz, research fellow and author of?Employee voice and new rights for workplace union delegates.
Life-saving engineered stone ban starts after CFMEU victory
Workers' lives will be saved from deadly dust diseases after Australia becomes the first country to ban engineered stone today.?The CFMEU’s Stop The Killer Stone campaign led to the prohibition of the deadly product, which causes silicosis – an incurable condition.?CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith said it was a momentous day for workers. “Our union has stopped the asbestos of the 2020s in its tracks,” he said.
Australia’s ‘greenest’ suburbs revealed
Solar Run, a leading renewable energy advocate and provider, has analysed publicly available data from the Clean Energy Council (CEC) to calculate the total number of solar installations in every Australian suburb between January 2020 and December 2023, offering a detailed look into the adoption of clean energy at a community level.?Victoria's Tarneit leads the charge with an impressive 2,177 solar installations, showcasing the suburb’s strong commitment to sustainable energy. Following closely is Box Hill in NSW, shining brightly with 2,152 installations.
Pregnant women might not be receiving nicotine replacement therapy long enough to quit smoking: study
A UNSW-led global study reveals how many women use pharmacotherapies to quit smoking during pregnancy, noting possible gaps in support. Maternal use of quit smoking medicine aligns with current clinical advice, but low completion rates of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) may mean that pregnant women need more support to successfully quit smoking, a review of prescription medicine data has revealed.
With violence against women on the rise, comedians target beer-drinking, sports-betting ‘Aussie Bloke’ ad stereotype in new gender equality campaign
Launching today, comedians Alex Lee and Lewis Garnham take aim at harmful gender stereotypes in advertising – a new Women’s Health Victoria campaign. shEqual, Women’s Health Victoria’s advertising equality project, has today released ‘Commercial?Breakdown’, a new campaign shedding light on the dangerous gender stereotypes currently showing in?Australian ads.
The importance of countering bigger is better re penis size
When you think about men and body image, its assumed that the focus is on weight, fitness and muscularity. Now a new study from Monash University has interviewed men about an under studied aspect of body image – their penis.?The study, led by Associate Professor Gemma Sharp , showed how positive genital body image could be fostered among people with a penis with a brief, animated video developed by the research team, in collaboration with study participants, young men.
There are more plastics in our clothes than ever before - and it needs to change
Plastic textiles are used in everything from ultra-fast fashion garments to designer clothing. As we kick-off Plastic Free July, RMIT expert Dr Tamzin Rollason is available for interviews on the role of plastics like polyester in fashion and textiles, what consumers should know, and how we can address this large-scale issue.?
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First targeted treatment for lupus listed on the PBS
Australians with lupus can access a new treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from today (1 July) following the PBS listing of anifrolumab (SAPHNELO?) for eligible patients.?World-leading Monash University lupus expert Professor Eric Morand ?led the global phase 3 trial which resulted in the approval of anifrolumab around the world, and also led the development of outcome measures enabling the cost-benefit of its use by Australian patients to be recognised by the PBS.
Bowel cancer screening from 45 starts today
Bowel Cancer Australia today welcomed another milestone in its 6-year campaign, with the lowering of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) age from 50 to 45. Bowel Cancer Australia CEO Julien Wiggins said: “Now an additional 1.6 million Australians aged 45-49 are eligible to request?their first bowel cancer screening test by opting in to get the test mailed to them.”
ARENA funds national community battery rollout
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has conditionally approved up to $143 million to support the roll out of up to 370 community batteries across Australia under its Community Battery Funding Round 1.?All states, and the Northern Territory, are expected to benefit from this program, unlocking an expected $359 million of investment in renewable energy infrastructure.
Maritime Heritage grants preserving maritime history for future generations of Australia
The Australian National Maritime Museum today announced this year’s successful recipients in the latest round of grants under the Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme (MMAPSS). Museums and cultural organisations across Australia will receive funding and support toward projects that protect and preserve the nation’s proud maritime heritage.
Rabobank partners with George the Farmer to celebrate National Book Week
Rabobank’s Rabo Community Fund has partnered with the ‘edu-tainment’ brand ‘George the Farmer’ for the third year to help educate children about where their food and fibre comes from in a fun and engaging way during this year’s National Book Week – August 17 to 23.
Santa Takes Time Out on Tamborine Mountain for Christmas in July
While he’s six months early for Christmas, locals say he’s a regular at this time, celebrating Christmas in July around the Mountain. In fact, cafes, restaurants and accommodation providers have all launched their Santa Specials for July, with Dig IT, Australia’s first mini-excavator park even renaming their nine machines after Santa’s trusted reindeers!
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