NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 1 October 2024
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Community demand for non-food aid reaches record high amid cost of living crisis
New research from leading charity Good360 Australia reveals an unprecedented surge in community demand for non-food aid, with 82% of charities reporting that demand for essential items like hygiene products, clothing, furniture and education supplies is higher than ever before. As the cost of living crisis continues to impact Australians, 84% of charities across Australia expect the year ahead to be tougher and the demand for non-food aid to increase further.
Time is running out to lodge your own tax return
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers that the due date for individuals who lodge their own income tax return (31 October 2024) is fast approaching. As of 22?September, the ATO had received over 7.9?million income tax returns from individuals for the 2024 financial year. Over 4?million individuals self-lodged their income tax return, while 3.8?million chose to use a registered tax agent.
Trade Subcommittee tables report on tourism
The Trade Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JASFADT) has tabled its report titled, ‘Are we there yet?’: From recovery to resilience – opportunities and challenges for Australia’s tourism sector, for its inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors.
Social media companies must step up to protect vulnerable people from harm: Joint Select Committee into Social Media and Australian Society
Yesterday, International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia presented evidence to the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society about the need for social media companies to take stronger action to counter violent crimes that are facilitated on their platforms. IJM Australia CEO David Braga stated, “Despite this harmful content being illegal, social media companies are not doing everything in their power to detect and block livestreamed child sexual abuse, or to prevent fraudulent job ads that result in the trafficking of migrant workers into scam compounds.”
6 in 10 young Australians can’t afford mental health care, finds Black Dog Institute
Australia is facing a critical moment in its mental health crisis, with alarming evidence that young people are bearing the brunt of a failing system.?6 in 10 young Australians living with a mental health problem are delaying seeking help?due to cost, a new Black Dog Institute poll finds.
Qantas short-haul mainline pilots vote down proposed EA
A majority of Qantas short-haul mainline pilots have voted against accepting the proposed enterprise agreement deal. The Australian and International Pilots Association said the vote reflected widespread frustration among the pilot body with Qantas management. AIPA urged Qantas management to move swiftly on resolving the impasse.
Classes cancelled as union members launch national strike action
Classes are set to be cancelled for hundreds of students at SAE University College campuses across Australia, with staff launching strike action. National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members at SAE University College will walk off the job on Tuesday as their push for reasonable workloads and a fair pay rise escalates. Almost all classes in Perth during the five-hour strike are expected to be affected, with NTEU members at the Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Byron Bay campuses also taking industrial action.
Violence and harassment in schools: Union calls on employers to take action
The Independent Education Union calls on non-government school employers to provide clear data on rates of violence and harassment in schools, and to implement stronger measures to ensure teachers and support staff are safe from rising rates of violence and harassment.
Australia’s Student Housing Market Insights & Trends: amber launches Australia Student Accommodation Annual Report (2024-25)
In a dynamic landscape of global higher education, Australia continues to attract international students with its world-class universities and vibrant lifestyle. With 20 prestigious institutions ranked in the QS Top 300 for 2024, Australia has become a hub for academic excellence.?Recognising this, amber, a leader in global student housing solutions, has released its comprehensive 'Australia Student Accommodation Annual Report (2024-25)'. This report offers insights into the Australian student housing market, its evolving landscape, and the latest trends shaping the sector.
More vape flavour vape choices key to tackling black market
The nation’s leading therapeutic vape manufacturer, from the fields Pharmaceuticals, said the meritorious new Federal vaping reforms now coming into place will need time to bed in. CEO, Wilhelm David, said a rampant black market for illicit vapes remained, due to unregulated vapes being easily accessible and holding greater appeal around flavour choice for users.?
Gambling industry showering our politicians in gifts – Hospitality offensive’ in overdrive as pollies consider gambling ad ban
Gambling companies, racing clubs and their lobbyists are showering Australian Federal politicians with gifts, tickets and hospitality as our leaders continue to deliberate major gambling reforms including a total ban on gambling advertising.?The Chief Advocate of the Alliance for Gambling Reform, Tim Costello, said the gambling industry’s ‘charm offensive’ provided a hidden and undemocratic opportunity to lobby against critical gambling reforms.
Big Super is still investing in nuclear weapons: report
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A new report has found that despite claiming not to invest in ‘controversial weapons’ 13 of the top 14 Australian super funds are still investing in nuclear weapons companies, in some cases even in an option described as ‘responsible’.?At least $3.4 billion of Australian retirement savings are invested by these funds in companies involved in making nuclear weapons, according to the new research conducted by Quit Nukes in collaboration with The Australia Institute.
Australian PrEP supply constraints to begin easing
Supplies of the HIV prevention medicine, PrEP, will begin to return to normal, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing a new manufacturer, Laurus Labs to help overcome a shortage. Supply constraints will start to ease imminently, and it is anticipated the shortage will be resolved by early November after being constrained for the last six weeks.?
Climate health collaboration to increase health system resilience
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has joined with key health stakeholders to deliver a framework for action on climate and health. The collaboration of 19 organisations released a joint statement today announcing that they will work together to deliver a framework for action, including supporting a workforce-led health system response to climate.?
Cartherics raises over $15 million in oversubscribed private financing round to advance cell therapy programs
Cartherics Pty Ltd, a biotechnology company developing immune cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and other diseases, is pleased to announce that it has successfully raised well over its target AU$15M in an oversubscribed financing round. This funding will support the initiation of the clinical trial for CTH-401, the Company’s lead cell therapy product, aimed at treating ovarian cancer, as well as broadening its pipeline to include other disease indications.
Medianet challenges the Australian media monitoring industry with a powerful new platform
Medianet - Australia’s trusted media intelligence company - is launching a full-service platform that integrates real-time monitoring with analysis, press release distribution and media contacts.?Medianet’s expansion into monitoring next month will challenge the incumbents - all foreign-owned - in a sector with an annual value of more than $100 million. “We are delivering a cohesive platform for a media world that has become harder to navigate and illuminate,” Medianet managing director Amrita Sidhu said.
Use artificial intelligence to reduce risks to critical mineral supply
Australia risks losing its world-leading advantage in critical and rare minerals used for clean energy, electric vehicles and batteries for solar energy, unless it embraces artificial intelligence in the mining sector, according to research from Monash University and the University of Tasmania.?
Speaker flies the APH flag across the country
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP, has officially launched the Australian Parliament House (APH) Flag Roadshow at Jindalee State School in South-West Brisbane. Under this program, the iconic flag that usually flies above Parliament House in Canberra will travel around Australia, accompanied by local Members of Parliament, visiting schools.
Finalists unveiled for Recalibrate – Gender Equity Awards 2024
A total of 66 finalists have been selected from almost 200 nominations to compete at the third Gender Equity Awards event – Recalibrate. The program, run by Business in Heels, with the support of WGEA, Life Puzzle, DataDrivesInsight, NAB, The Ascott and Telstra Super; is designed to put a spotlight on organisations and individuals making a difference in accelerating change in the Australian business landscape.
‘March Forward’: UN Women Australia announces International Women’s Day 2025 theme
UN Women Australia unveils ‘March Forward’ as the official theme for International Women's Day (IWD) 2025, commemorating 30 years since the United Nation’s Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for gender equality. Since 1995, women have broken barriers, reshaped policies, and ignited powerful movements worldwide. But despite these advances, millions of women and girls still face systemic inequalities, rising violence, and economic disparities that hold them back from reaching their full potential.
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