NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 3 July 2024
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Committee to inquire into Australia’s global efforts to abolish the death penalty
The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, through the Human Rights Subcommittee (the Subcommittee), has commenced an inquiry into Australia's efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The inquiry was referred by the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon Penny Wong on 27 June 2024 with the following Terms of Reference.
Committee to hear from the Department of Health and Aged Care
On Thursday, 4 July 2024, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport will hear from the Department of Health and Aged Care as part of its inquiry into local government sustainability.
New legislation to simplify and harmonise veteran compensation
The Albanese Government is simplifying and harmonising Australia’s veterans’ rehabilitation and compensation system – with new legislation introduced today. Under the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024, all new compensation claims from 1 July 2026 will be dealt with under a single piece of legislation – an improved?Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004?(MRCA) – regardless of when or where the veteran served.
First Nations children aged under two at greater risk of ear disease – but headway is being made, new data shows
Middle ear infection (otitis media) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children remains among the highest globally. And those aged under two have a much higher risk of undiagnosed ear disease, new Hearing Australia clinical findings show. As NAIDOC Week kicks off (Sunday July 7), Hearing Australia is encouraging parents and primary healthcare providers to make sure young First Nations children have their ear health checked as often as possible.
From Country to the classroom: building relationships that empower teachers, students and communities
Taking teachers out of the classroom and onto Country is building connections and confidence to imbed cultural knowledges and community understandings in classrooms across the state, says research led by UNSW Sydney.
Media alert: Sheriffs walk off job at 8.30am tomorrow
Sheriffs from Gosford to the Queensland border will stop work and protest outside local courthouses at 8.30am tomorrow over a staffing crisis and poor pay.?This action, which will last two hours, will have a severe impact on courts’ ability to function. The Office of the Sheriff has difficulty recruiting and retaining Sheriffs due to the poor pay.?Sheriffs have tried to play by the rules, said Stewart Little, General Secretary of the Public Service Association which represents Sheriffs, but they have just been ignored for over two years.
Overbilling: Over half of construction projects affected, new report reveals
A staggering 64% of construction projects experience overbilling, according to a new report released by Payapps, an award-winning construction software solution trusted by thousands of main contractors and subcontractors to simplify and standardise progress payment claims. This alarming figure underscores the need for tighter financial controls in an industry grappling with soaring costs due to labour shortages and material price hikes.
Proving ESG compliance: A $33.9 trillion investment opportunity for construction
PlanRadar, a leading platform for digital documentation, communication, and reporting in construction, facility management, and real estate, has released an analysis on the impact of digital platforms on ESG due diligence. The main finding indicates that?only one-third of construction industry professionals believe digital tools are useful for ESG certification management, yet customers of PlanRadar report significant gains when utilising digital tools, highlighting the opportunity still to be seized by the industry.??
‘Incredibly disappointing’: CFMEU reacts to demerger bill passage
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Federal parliament’s decision to pass legislation designed to interfere with which workers the CFMEU represents could set a dangerous precedent, the union warns.?CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith said: “Union coverage should not be decided by governments or legislation. It’s incredibly disappointing the federal government pushed ahead with a bill that could set a dangerous precedent for breaking up unions."
CFMEU divorce law welcomed by Manufacturing Division
The Manufacturing Division of the CFMEU welcomes the Australian Parliament’s passage of a new law which provides our members a vote on the future of their union.?National Secretary Mr Michael O’Connor expressed the Manufacturing Division’s appreciation to Senator Jacquie Lambie, Minister Tony Burke and other supportive Parliamentarians. “We are pleased that the parliament has passed this crucial legislation,” said Mr. O’Connor.
Eight years on, the NSW Greyhound Industry has just recorded its best year ever
Eight years after facing potential shutdown, the NSW greyhound racing industry is now setting records in both animal welfare and industry sustainability, according to the independent body overseeing the sport in NSW.
New trial therapy appears to rapidly reverse life-changing sepsis-induced brain injury
Florey researchers have shown that an extremely large ‘megadose’ of sodium ascorbate can turn around sepsis-induced low oxygen levels, low blood flow and high temperature within the brain’s frontal cortex.?
How is concern about climate change taking a toll on young people?
A scientist from UNSW explains how the climate crisis is affecting the mental health of young people worldwide. In Australia, YouGov polling results from last year found that more than three in four young Australians are concerned about climate change, and two-thirds believe climate concerns are having a negative impact on youth mental health.
Getting a handle on it: Solving the mystery of figurines recovered from the wreck of the Dunbar
The Conservation team at the Australian National Maritime Museum have solved the mystery surrounding the purpose of 6 animal figurines discovered amongst the remains of the 1857 wreck of the?Dunbar?and are now seeking anyone who may have these curious objects in their homes.
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