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Prac payments now available for selected students

Student health care providers and teachers receive a financial boost from today with prac payments kicking in. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said eligible

ACCC claims sunscreen reef messaging greenwashing

A popular sunscreen brand is being taken to court over its use of “reef friendly” messaging on its products. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Gas market review to secure domestic supply

A review into Australia’s gas market regulations aims to ensure sufficient domestic supply in the future. Federal Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said

Individuals carry the country with $300 billion tax bill

With the new tax year starting tomorrow, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its annual Taxation Statistics report. The latest data, from the 2022-23

Will NATO’s 5% defence commitment impact Australia?

By Jennifer Parker After lobbying by US President Donald Trump, NATO leaders have promised to boost annual defence spending to 5 percent of their countries’ gross

PBS expansion for $250,000 cystic fibrosis treatment

Life-changing treatment will soon be available for more Australians living with cystic fibrosis (CF). Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the Pharmaceutical

ACCC recommends targeted rules for digital platforms

A five-year ACCC inquiry has found digital platforms needed to be subjected to targeted regulation to increase competitiveness and protect consumers. Australian

Fairer energy plans … in 12 months’ time

Australian energy retailers have 12 months to ensure customer plans are fair, with new Government-mandated rules set to kick in on July 1 next year. Energy and Climate

Reef water quality focus of city-centred fund

An innovation fund has been established to improve the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef. The joint Federal-State $24 million Great Barrier Reef Urban Technology

Optus agrees to $100m penalty over sales practices

Optus is set to pay a $100 million fine for selling products to consumers who did not want, nor could afford, them. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

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