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Greens to Disallow Cashless Welfare Card

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th January 2016 -

The Australian Greens will move to stop the introduction of the cashless welfare card trial set for Ceduna in South Australia, when Parliament returns next week. Greens spokesperson Senator Senator Rachel Siewert said that with

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Govt Looks to Plug NDIS Funding Black Hole

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 28th January 2016 - The disability sector has called for a permanent solution to NDIS funding, acknowledging that the current model is insufficient as the Federal Government looks to generate $5 billion in budget savings this year to finance the insurance scheme.

Animal Protection Charities Call for New Cosmetic Ban

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th January 2016 -

Seven animal protection charities have joined together to urge the Federal Government to ban animal tested cosmetics in Australia. The Humane Society International, Humane Research Australia, Animals Australia, World Animal Protection, International Fund for Animal

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NSW Govt Looks to Social Housing Impact Investment

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 27th January 2016 - The New South Wales Government has launched a new social housing program which will leverage the private sector to help create up to 23,000 homes and generate $22 billion in construction.

Marches to Mark Indigenous Day of Mourning

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th January 2016 - Indigenous Australians and supporters will take part in Invasion Day marches in several capital cities today in opposition to the national holiday – a day they describe as a national day of mourning.

Transgender Australian Rights – an Unfinished Journey

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 25th January 2016 - Cate McGregor’s nomination for Australian of the Year was a shining moment for the transgender community in Australia. But discrimination against trans Australians is still commonplace, and even enshrined in law. Xavier Smerdon investigates.

Clive Palmer Job Losses Just the Beginning

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 25th January 2016 - The Queensland financial counselling sector is predicting “a financial storm of Yasi proportions” will wipe out up to 1,500 jobs in the wake of news that Clive Palmer will lay off 237 workers at his Queensland Nickel refinery.

Disability Sector Confident, but Still Concerned

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 25th January 2016 - A report investigating the confidence of the disability services sector ahead of the full roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has shown that 70 per cent of organisations are planning to increase the scale or range of their services o

Training for Frontline Workers Dealing with Violent Ice Users

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st January 2016 - A new free online training package will help frontline workers and service providers respond safely and effectively to people affected by the illegal drug ice.

2015 the Hottest Year on Record

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 21st January 2016 - Human-made climate change contributed to making 2015 the hottest year on record globally, according to two new major reports.

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