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Energy changes fill gaps but ‘need a closer look’

Three Federal Government energy bills recently introduced into Parliament will have serious implications and deserve closer scrutiny, according to a leading national

New Authority to support transition to net zero

A new authority will be established to support the Australian economy’s transition to net zero. As global efforts to reduce emissions intensify, the $180m Net Zero

National disaster resilience focus on latest funding

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) has received federal funding to help the state’s communities prepare for disasters. The Authority was one of four

Billion-dollar shot in the arm for manufacturers

Businesses can now register to be part of a $1 billion project to develop Australian-based manufacturing of solar panels. The Solar Sunshot project, to be delivered by

Funds flow to speed up new housing plans

Improving the planning process to speed up housing construction is the focus of the first round of funding available through the Federal Government’s Housing Support

New top vet takes charge from the far north

Far North Queensland vet Dr Beth Cook is Australia’s new Chief Veterinary Officer. Dr Cookson, who lives in Cairns, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having

Services failing homeless children and young people

A coalition of more than 80 community-minded organisations has called on the Federal Government to develop a national pool of dedicated housing for the thousands of

No support for aged care levy in Taskforce report

The Aged Care Taskforce has advised Government not to introduce an aged care levy, but help the industry transition out of the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)

Business red tape targeted as tariffs face axe

Almost 500 tariffs will be abolished from July 1, saving Australian businesses an estimated $30m annually in compliance costs. The move will eliminate 14% of all

Arts industry calls for tax breaks to spark investment

The arts industry has called for tax incentives to offset new theatre development and production costs, stimulate investment in Australian productions and generate more

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