NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 21 November 2024
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Administration of Commonwealth regulations to be scrutinised by Audit Committee
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from a range of agencies on Friday, 22 November 2024 for its inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations. The Chair of the JCPAA, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that “regulation, when it is administered effectively, delivers better public goods and services, creates certainty, facilitates growth and builds community confidence.”
Media alert: Our Watch reminds journalists and editors of the need to report sensitively on the murder of women
Australia’s national violence prevention organisation, Our Watch, is reminding media professionals of the national reporting guidelines when covering the murder of women. It follows a harmful headline in a major newspaper this morning about the murder of a young woman in Melbourne. Our Watch’s national media reporting guidelines highlight the need for the media to not sensationalise such crimes, which only serves to dehumanise the victim and rob her of the dignity and respect she deserves.
Unacceptable delays of preventative mastectomies create a ticking time bomb in women with high genetic risk of breast cancer
A united and unprecedented position statement from Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand (BreastSurgANZ) and Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) will be made to the Federal Government to improve access for women wanting preventative mastectomies due to high genetic risk. 5-10% of?breast cancer diagnoses?each year?are a result of genetic mutations, which are estimated to?cost?the Australian healthcare?system?up to?$79 million.
Australia drops to 52nd place on global climate index
Australia has dropped two places on this year’s global Climate Change Performance Index, chiefly because of the government’s plans to increase coal and gas production. “While the Albanese government’s renewable energy rollout is commended, Australia has been marked down for continuing to subsidise fossil fuels and approve new coal and gas projects,” said the Australian Conservation Foundation’s climate program manager gavan mcfadzean .
Colossal Foundation donates $1.5M USD to the University of Melbourne to support avian conservation
Today, the 澳大利亚墨尔本大学 announces a $1.5M donation from the Colossal Foundation to support Australian avian conservation genomics. The donation will drive the development of an advanced genomics toolkit that will spearhead new approaches to the conservation of bird species in Australia and around the world.
Australia must aim for net zero by 2035: Community sector
As countries begin announcing their proposed 2035 emission reduction targets at COP29 in Baku, Australia’s social service sector released a statement calling on the Australian government to aim for net zero emissions by 2035. Signed by 41 organisations, the statement argues that to keep global warming at 1.5 degrees and do our fair share, the science says Australia should aim to reduce emissions to net zero by 2035. 2050 is too late.
Pain, psychological distress common in Australian workers: study
Pain and psychological distress are common in Australian workers, a new national report presenting a snapshot of the health of Australia’s workforce has found. The report – Workforce Health in Australia, produced by the Healthy Working Lives Research Group at Monash University’s School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine – shows that 39 per cent of workers reported pain interfering with their work, and 40 per cent reported psychological distress in 2020-21. ?
Growth opportunities for Australian beef exports into South-East Asian markets
Australia has the opportunity to cement itself as one of the key beef suppliers into South-East Asian markets – as the appetite for beef continues to grow among the region’s consumers, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank.
Landmark new research reveals private equity and infrastructure top unlisted investment picks
IFM Investors has conducted and released its inaugural annual global research on the investment sentiment of 700 of the world’s largest global institutional investors, revealing that private equity and infrastructure are expected to top global asset owners’ unlisted investment picks over the next three to five years.??
People urged to check their insurance cover this disaster season as living costs rise
As the bushfire and flood season approaches and living costs soar, Legal Aid NSW is urging homeowners to check their insurance policies. The Australian Bureau of Statistics says home and car insurance costs have risen by 16 per cent in the past year, and that’s prompted a warning from a free legal service for people affected by disasters.??
Talent alert: Doctors available to speak to the health impacts of potential extreme weather over summer
With summer around the corner, Australians are bracing themselves for what could be the hottest summer on record--similar to the northern hemisphere, which this year experienced unparalleled summer warmth. Medical group Doctors for the Environment Australia has members all over the country who will be available to assist journalists in reporting how extreme events affect health. They include emergency physicians, GPs, psychiatrists, paediatricians, public health specialists, and other experts.
Health technology, AI improving patient care and health in general practice: GP24
GPs across Australia are using new technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve patient care and health outcomes, delegates at Australia’s premier GP conference will hear today.?The Royal Australia College of GPs (RACGP) annual conference GP24 kicks off today at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre – this year’s three-day conference explores the future of general practice care, new technologies and research that can shape the way GPs care for their communities. ?
New hope for diabetic heart disease treatment
Monash University drug discovery researchers have found that a natural fat molecule called ‘lipoxin A4’ (LXA4) could significantly reduce inflammation and improve function for diabetic hearts. ?
New report reveals deep governance crisis in Australian universities
A damning new report has uncovered a shocking governance crisis in Australian universities, with 306 senior executives now earning more than their state premiers. The National Tertiary Education Union’s Ending Bad Governance – For Good report, released today, includes new analysis of executive pay which has almost no relationship between university staff or student numbers, international ranking, financial performance and the respective Vice Chancellor salaries.
Union branches being ‘deserted’ in universities
There are indications higher education staff are deserting their principal union. The Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) said that the impact for higher education staff is that their inputs will be lost in matters of governance and workplace operations.?The peak university industrial relations body said that the latest changes in the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) following elections and notified to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) reveal that it has been unable to fill almost 25 per cent of more than 830 positions on offer.
Social housing tipped to decline under housing targets, CHIA Vic says
New analysis by Victoria’s peak housing body shows that without a plan to fund and build social housing, the proportion of social homes is set to decline over the next decade if the Victorian Government meets its overall housing targets. The analysis comes as Community Housing Industry Association Victoria today unveils its 10 year roadmap to fix the housing crisis, the result of 18 months of consultation with the state’s not-for-profit sector.
Businesses set to raise $100,000 for Victoria’s only children’s hospice
This November, giant piggy banks will hit the road in an effort to raise $100,000 for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. The initiative will be supported by Commonwealth Bank and ALH Hotels, who are running activations in their branches and venues to encourage the Victorian community to support local families in need.??
Margins to the Mainstream event: The proposal for a Victoria-wide expansion of an evaluated and proven program to address violence against women with disabilities
Women's Health Services Network ( Australian Women's Health Network )
The Victorian Women’s Health Service Network (WHSN) is holding an online launch of?Margins to Mainstream: Preventing violence against women with disabilities?(M2M) and the WHSN’s bid for investment in the 2025-26 Victorian state budget.
Diary note: City of Sydney Christmas program launch
Details of the City of Sydney’s Christmas program will be announced in front of the state’s tallest Christmas tree at Martin Place on Thursday, 28 November.
Woolworths Carols in The Domain returns to LIVE broadcast on Seven
Woolworths Carols in The Domain, Australia’s beloved Christmas tradition, will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and 7plus on Saturday, December 21. This marks a significant return to live national coverage, offering audiences across the country the chance to experience the magic in real time. The 2023 event captivated over 2 million viewers and generated more than 9 million streaming minutes on 7plus.
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