TODAY (August 10), the Federal Government's ban on self-managed super funds (SMSFs) investing in the residential property sector comes into effect.
Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said the decision was the latest in a series of Federal Government policies that failed…
FROM SCAMS and phishing emails to ransomware and data breaches, cyber threats are becoming a growing concern for small and medium sized businesses across Australia.
That's why the Parliamentary Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and…
REPRESENTATIVES of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and Advance will appear at a public hearing of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters on August 21.
Committee Chair, Jerome Laxale MP said, "The committee continues to gather information relating to the conduct of the 2025 Federal Election, including engagement by third parties. Transparency is one of the pillars of our…
THE Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is holding a hearing in Hobart today, August 5, as part of its inquiry into the 2025 federal election.
Committee Chair, Jerome Laxale MP said, "The spread of disinformation and misinformation on social media and AI at elections is increasing significantly. In Hobart, the committee will be discussing tools for dealing with online disinformation…
AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW has been commissioned by CEO of the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), Stuart Minchin, to help inform the organisation’s future organisational strategy and ensure it delivers value to Australians in a rapidly changing environment.
The review will form part of the bureau's preparations for its next strategic plan, which will come into effect in the second half of 2027. It will…
NATIONAL civil preparedness and resilience will be the focus of a new inquiry by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence.
Committee Chair, Senator Deborah O’Neill, said, "There is no more important task than the defence of the nation. We live in a time of geostrategic contest that grows more complex by the day.
"The task of defending the nation and deterring assaults on our sovereignty…
THE Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs will hold public hearings in Hobart (Wednesday, August 5) and Melbourne (Thursday August 6 and Friday August 7) for its inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Committee Chair, Mutthi Mutthi and Wamba Wamba woman Senator Jana Stewart, said, “The upcoming hearings…
THE Productivity Commission, Creative Australia and other arts organisations will give evidence at a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss boosting arts and cultural philanthropy.
Chair of the House Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport, Susan Templeman MP, said the inquiry had uncovered significant opportunities to strengthen private investment in the arts:
"The evidence…
THE Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will be conducting a public hearing in Hobart as part of its ongoing inquiry into the 2025 Federal Election.
Chair of the Committee, Jerome Laxale, said, "Over the course of this inquiry, the committee has heard from communities about their experiences at the 2025 Federal Election. At these upcoming hearings, we want to continue hearing…
THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 3, as part of its inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling.
The inquiry was referred on January 19 this year by the Minister for the Environment and Water, Senator Murray Watt.
The committee will hear from industry representatives, recycling…
TODAY's Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed Australia’s inflation rate eased to 3.8%, the lowest in four months -- but housing cost pressure remains a major issue according to Master Builders Australia.
Master Builders Australia chief cconomist, Shane Garrett said the result comes after Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock signalled that further interest rate increases could be…
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