The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) and the University of Tasmania (UTAS) are “locked in a battle” after UTAS declined to comply with the union’s request to provide up to 30 days’ leave for transgender staff. The university currently offers 10 days of special leave for their staff irrespective of their gender, however, the NTEU…
Education Union Press for Gender Affirmation Leave at Tasmanian University
April 28, 2022
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An ‘Absolute Mammoth’: Psychiatrist Issues Stark Warning as Australia’s Disability Scheme Costs Outstrip Medicare
April 28, 2022
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The massive costs of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)—tipped to hit $60 billion a year (US$42.7 billion) by 2029-30—will continue to escalate if changes are not introduced to arrest the ever-widening scope of services it tries to cover. Clinical psychiatrist Tanveer Ahmed has also warned that the program has distorted parts of the health…
Can Sanity Prevail in High-Profile Transgender Debate?
April 27, 2022
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Commentary The story of Katherine Deves is a story of survival in a world that has become intolerant of free speech and has lost its connection with common sense. She is the candidate for Warringah in Sydney for the Liberal Party, where she opposes Zali Steggall, who won the seat from former Prime Minister Tony…
Holmes à Court Independents Continue Long March of Green Neo-Socialism
April 27, 2022
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Commentary The Climate 200 group is running 22 “independents” in the Australian federal election to challenge the incumbent Coalition government from its left flank. With preferences for the Australia Labor Party (ALP), these “independents” have a real chance of winning a handful of inner-city seats in Sydney and Melbourne currently held by the Liberal Party. If…
Lobby Group’s ‘Truth Trucks’ to Target ‘Woke and Green’ Politicians
April 25, 2022
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Trucks with billboard ads featuring the slogan “women’s sport is not for men” and the response “that’s transphobic” by Independent MP Zali Steggall have been spotted on the streets of Sydney as part of a campaign targeting “woke” politicians. The ad also includes pictures of Australia’s most decorated Olympian Emma McKeon, four-time Olympic backstroker Emily…
Earn Trust and Friendship of Pacific Neighbours Through Climate Change Policy: Australian Labor Party
April 25, 2022
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Australia needs to be a credible partner on climate change to rebuild its relationship with Pacific neighbours, including the Solomon Islands, the centre-left opposition spokesperson for Treasury Jim Chalmers said. Chalmers listed climate change, foreign aid responsibilities, and defence investment management as important factors Australia needs to work on to “earn” the trust and friendship…
Federal Opposition Defends Political Attack Ads Called ‘Racist’ By Treasurer
April 24, 2022
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The federal opposition of Australia is standing by a political attack ad targeting centre-right Coalition MP Gladys Liu amid campaigning for the marginal electorate of Chisholm in Melbourne. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg have criticised the campaign claiming it is “racist”—it comes as Australia-China relations and defence continue to feature heavily in…
Australian PM Says No New Taxes From His Government
April 23, 2022
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The prime minister has doubled down on the coalition’s promise not to introduce new taxes as Labor pledges to throw more than A$500 million (US$362.36 million) at Veterans’ Affairs to fix a backlog in support claims. Both sides have kicked off Sunday’s campaigning with big cash pledges as Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese remains in isolation…
‘Respect My Sex’ Campaign Launches Amid Trans Debate in Australia
April 23, 2022
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Australians will be encouraged to quiz their local members about their stance on transgender issues under a nonpartisan campaign seeking to move biological rights to the forefront of the upcoming federal election. Launched on April 22, the Respect My Sex If You Want My Vote campaign will tell community members to lobby their local electoral…
Public Health Spending Not Sustainable, Says John Howard-Era Advisor
April 21, 2022
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A former health advisor to the federal and Victorian state governments is calling for honesty on the sustainability of Australia’s public health system, warning it was impossible to “grant every wish” around funding. Healthcare reform has been one of the hot topics in the current federal election cycle, with the centre-left opposition Labor Party promising…
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