Student Ombudsman to be in place by February
A new National Student Ombudsman should be in place by February, with enabling legislation introduced into Federal Parliament this week.
Federal Education Minister Jason
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Social media age limits in place ‘this year’
The Federal Government plans to enforce an age limit on the use of social media.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced today the Government would introduce
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Freeman new Brisbane City Council CEO
Brisbane has a new CEO, with Kerrie Freeman endorsed by the city’s Civic Cabinet this week.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Ms Freeman was selected for her experience
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Enduring risk of financial elder abuse
More than a third of Australians with an enduring power of attorney have granted it to someone identified as a potential abuser.
Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert
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Transitioning too complex for Census question
The Federal Government has confirmed sexual orientation questions will, for the first time, be asked in the next Census, but the topic of sexual transition will not be
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LNP pledges public child sex offender register
The Queensland LNP have committed to establishing a public child sex offender register if elected at the October 26 State election.
LNP leader David Crisafulli said an
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Sunshine Coast targets high-end hotel brands
The Sunshine Coast has an eye on the upcoming Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics as it looks to attract more luxury hotel brands to the region.
Sunshine Coast Mayor
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Shaky start to housing accord building goals
Australia is slipping behind in the race to build 1.2 million new homes identified in the National Housing Accord.
New figures from Master Builders Australia show the
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New tunnel option for south-west Brisbane
A new road traffic tunnel is being explored to ease congestion on the Centenary Highway south-west of Brisbane.
The QIC and State Department of Transport and Main Roads
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Families go backwards each week as costs bite
Single working parents in Queensland have costs $150 above what they earn every week, according to a new report.
The Queensland Council of Social Service’s (QCOSS)
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