NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 6 May 2024
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New report reveals how Australia’s child support system facilitates economic abuse of women
National peak body Women’s Legal Services Australia has released their research report into the non-payment of child support as a form of economic abuse of Australian women. The non-payment of child support is a deeply gendered issue and remains an unrecognised form of economic abuse by many Australian Government agencies and financial institutions. The report reveals extensive evidence of the way fathers are using child support as a weapon to perpetrate ongoing gendered violence against mothers.?
Women leaders call for JobSeeker boost to promote women’s safety
More than 200 women leaders including from business, unions, philanthropy, academia and the community sector have written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urging him to provide economic security for women leaving violence by raising the rate of Jobseeker and Youth Allowance.
Women in Male Dominated Occupations and Industries converge in Cairns for biennial conference
WIMDOI
250 union women employed in male-dominated industries and occupations will converge in Cairns this week to come together and share in their experiences of working as women in workplaces where they are a minority. The WIMDOI 2024 conference will be held in Cairns between 6 – 9 May and is an opportunity and a forum for working-class women to come together to help one another break down barriers and provide support to women working in male-dominated industries to thrive and build their careers.
Domestic violence expert for comment on $230M NSW Gov emergency package
Dr Emma Buxton-Namisnyk is available for comment on recent events regarding family and domestic violence, including today's NSW Government media release: $230 million to improve NSW domestic violence prevention and support.?She has been enlisted by the NSW Government to build a comprehensive risk-assessment framework to help ensure that victim-survivors receive a consistent, appropriate and safe response wherever they present.
ATO flags 3 key focus areas for this tax time
As ‘tax time’ approaches, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it will be taking a close look at 3 common errors being made by taxpayers: Incorrectly claiming work-related expenses; Inflating claims for rental properties; Failing to include all income when lodging. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said the ATO is focused on supporting taxpayers to get their lodgment right the first time.
Slower growth for Australian farmland prices in year ahead – Rabobank annual outlook
Australian farmland prices are set for further growth in the year ahead – but at a slowing pace – Rabobank says in its just-released annual Australian Farmland Price Outlook. The global agribusiness banking specialist says after three consecutive years of “double-digit” growth, the momentum in agricultural land price increases is expected to further slow in 2024, as farm profitability levels come off record highs.
Rental Pain Index May 2024
Suburbtrends
The latest Suburbtrends "Rental Pain Index" for May 2024 uncovers the escalating severity of the rental market crisis in Australia. As rental prices continue to climb and homes remain scarce, the report highlights the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to alleviate the stress on renters throughout the nation.
Esso plan for toxic dump in Ramsar Wetland
Friends of the Earth Melbourne says Esso is planning to build a massive, toxic, industrial dump in the middle of a United Nations-listed wetland on the eastern side of Corner Inlet on Victoria’s Gippsland Coast. The plan would see more than a dozen multi-storey “topsides” from decommissioned oil and gas platforms dumped in the middle of the Corner Inlet Ramsar site along with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of other waste material, until it can be slowly broken down and transported away.
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ANMF welcomes new support payments for student nurses & midwives
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has commended the Albanese Government on new support payments for student nurses and midwives undertaking clinical placement training. Under the ‘Commonwealth Prac Payment’, eligible undergraduate nursing and midwifery students and diploma of nursing students will be paid $319.50 a week during their mandatory clinical and professional training periods.
Monash experts: Heart Week: See your GP for a checkup
The Heart Foundation is urging Australians to ‘never miss a beat’ by visiting their GP for a heart health check during Heart Week (6-12 May).?To complement this, the foundation is urging health professionals to engage their patients about heart health and use the Aus CVD Risk calculator during their next Heart Health Check. Monash experts are available to comment.
Oliver and Isla officially NSW’s favourite baby names of 2023
It’s official! NSW has a new baby name queen with Isla officially proclaimed the state’s favourite after claiming top spot for the first time ever, while Oliver has reclaimed the boy’s throne in a fight to the finish line.?Oliver’s dominance has seen it NSW’s favourite name for the ninth time in ten years but having lost top spot to Noah last year, Oliver has regained its crown by just 18 more registered births.
Do It For Dolly Day – Friday May 10
Friday 10 May is Do It For Dolly Day, a national day in memory of Dolly Everett who tragically took her own life, aged 14, due to ongoing bullying and cyberbullying. Do It For Dolly Day is dedicated to bringing the community together by spreading kindness, raising awareness and vital funds, and GOING BLUE TO END BULLYING.
Say her name – Mother’s Day when your mum has died
“Say her name” is the advice of Motherless Daughters Australia (MDA) to all who are motherless no matter how long since her death, a small, but powerful way to acknowledge and celebrate your mum or to show support to someone that may be sad in the lead up to Mother’s Day. Mother Loss Awareness Week begins today, MDA Founders Danielle Snelling and Eloise Baker say that the organisation’s community of more than 25k women love hearing or seeing their mum’s name.?
Explore the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Maritime Museum
The Australian National Maritime Museum is thrilled to see the return of the?Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, now in its 59th year. On loan from the Natural History Museum in London, this exhibition highlights a myriad of plant and animal species from the lens of wildlife photographers worldwide.
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