THE Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme has today tabled a report in Parliament, following a year-long inquiry into the continuing operation of the scheme.
The report – Their Courage, Our Responsibility: The continuing operation of the…
THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick MP, has chosen distinguished political journalist Dennis Shanahan to deliver the sixth Speaker’s Lecture at Parliament House on November 23.
Mr Shanahan will speak on the topic ‘How the rise of social media and…
THE Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) will hold a public hearing today (October 12) as part of its inquiry into the Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement. The agreement was referred to the committee on July 1 this year.
The Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement aims to establish a legally-binding framework for security, economic, developmental and people to people cooperation between…
THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Lynda McAlary-Smith, has welcomed the decision that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will continue accepting credit card payments until June 30, 2027, describing it as a practical outcome that recognises the cash flow realities facing many Australian small businesses.
Ms McAlary-Smith said access to flexible payment options…
THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has suspended its plan to deny payments by credit card from November 30. It has agreed to continue accepting credit card payments for tax obligations until June 30, 2027.
An ATO spokesperson said the change followed "discussions with the government and the provision of transitional funding".
"We will continue to consult with relevant stakeholders and…
THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Federal Government to reverse the decision to cease accepting credit card payments from November 30, warning the change needs to be viewed against the cumulative financial pressure already confronting residential building businesses.
HIA chief executive for industry and policy, Simon Croft said the…
This includes a 11.3% lift in detached house starts and only a 0.6% higher density increase. Non-residential building activity is also up 12.1% on a year earlier.
While today's figures provide a snapshot of activity in the June quarter, other recent…
THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water will hold a public hearing in Canberra on Tuesday, October 6, as part of its inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling.
Following industry site visits in Sydney and Wagga Wagga, the committee will hear evidence from industry, researchers and government stakeholders on opportunities and…
THE Joint Standing Committee on National Capital and External Territories has today presented its report for its inquiry into the National Capital Plan (NCP) Amendment No.102 – Hume Circle Precinct.
Chair of the NCET Committee, Alicia Payne MP, said this report into Amendment 102 was one of the most significant planning proposals considered by the committee in recent years.
“The proposal has…
THE House Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and Organisations will hold its first public hearing for the inquiry into cyber security for small to medium sized businesses and organisations on Tuesday, October 6.
"Running a small business is demanding enough without having to worry about cyber criminals targeting your operations, customer data or finances,"…
THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) is marking National Safe Work Month by recognising the significant safety gains achieved across the residential building industry over the past two decades and highlighting how technology and innovation are helping create the smarter, and safer, building sites of the future.
HIA chief executive for industry and policy, Simon Croft, said today's residential…
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