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in Australian News, NewsFederal government’s climate change bill passes
Overview After the federal government’s climate change bill passed through parliament, Australia will have a legislated emissions reduction target incorporated in law for the first time in its history. Parliament passes the federal government’s landmark climate change measure, which establishes an emissions reduction goal. By changes from independent senator David Pocock, the bill was approved […] More
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Will giving visa issues top priority help Australia’s teacher shortage?
Overview There is an “unprecedented” teacher shortage in Australia. By 2025, the federal government anticipates a shortage of about 4,000 high school teachers. Increasing the number of foreign-trained teachers entering the country is one of the suggested remedies by lawmakers. By 2025, the Australian federal government expects a shortage of approximately 4,000 high school teachers. […] More
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Buxton car crash
Overview There was a car crash in Buxton, Sydney. After a NSW collision that killed five teenagers, authorities charged the driver. An 18-year-old male has been charged by police after it was claimed that he was operating a ute on the night of Tuesday, south-west of Sydney, when it crashed, killing five high school classmates […] More
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Largest Increase in Age Pensions in Australia
Overview The largest payment rise for retirees over age 60 in 12 years. More than 4.7 million Australians will see an increase in their social security benefits starting on September 20. The rise is anticipated to relieve some of the pressure caused by rising living expenses. The fortnightly increases for the Age Pension, Disability Support […] More
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More than 30 people died due to overloaded Victoria’s triple-zero call service
Overview Delays at Victoria’s overcrowded triple-zero service have been related to more than 30 fatalities. One caller had to wait more than 76 minutes for an ambulance because emergency services “just did not have enough call-takers,” an assessment reveals. An independent review discovered that the pandemic overloaded Victoria’s triple-zero phone service and created delays, resulting […] More
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Permanent migration cap raised in Australia
Overview In order to help Australia address its severe labour shortages, the permanent migration cap was raised for the first time in ten years. Australian healthcare professionals have been requesting more employees. The pandemic and Australia’s strict border rules have made a number of sectors’ workforce shortages worse. The government claims that workers from key migration sources for Australia, such as China, India, and the UK, are required to fill these positions. Although there are more than 480,000 open positions nationwide, companies are finding it difficult […] More
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Australia’s COVID isolation period: 5 days for those without symptoms.
Overview The Covid isolation time for individuals with no symptoms will now only last five days, as approved by the national cabinet. However, those who are still ill and those who work in high-risk environments like aged care will still be required to undergo a seven-day enforced isolation. For those who show no symptoms, the […] More
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Unemployment Rate In Australia Falls To Its Lowest Level In 50 Years
Australia’s unemployment rate has reached its lowest point in over 50 years due to roughly 20,000 people finding employment in the previous month. ABS Unemployment Rate According to newly released data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the unemployment rate decreased by 0.1% from 3.5% to 3.4% in July 2022. Since August 1974, the […] More
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Teenager Charged With Murder
Overview Eighth adolescent charged with murder following horrific death of 16-year-old in Melbourne. He was detained at Melbourne Airport and charged in connection with the killing of a second teen boy in Melbourne’s north. After 16-year-old Declan Cutler was fatally beaten and stabbed in Reservoir on March 13, the 17-year-old is the seventh adolescent to […] More
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A Melbourne Grandmother From Truganina Wins The $20 Million Powerball Draw
Grandma from Melbourne, who was told by her husband to “don’t bother” purchasing a ticket, ended up winning $20 million in the Powerball. The woman, from Truganina in the city’s west, held the only division one winning entry in the country in Thursday’s draw and checked her ticket right before bedtime. Grandma’s Insane Luck She […] More
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Storm Defeats The Panthers To Maintain The Title Race Alive
For the first time in seven years, the Panthers were held without a goal as the Storm defeated them 16-0 and maintained their chances of winning the minor premiership. For the first time since the Storm blanked them 20-0 in 2015, Penrith failed to register a point despite having 55% of the possession and more […] More
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Sexual Harassment In Workplace
“I am not your dog that you whistle for; I’m not a stray animal you call over, and I am not, I never have been, nor will I ever be, your “baby”!” Overview In Australia, at least half of all women have been the victim of sexual harassment, abuse, or violence. This equates to 1 […] More
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