Labor’s superannuation changes and WA
Less than a year into Government, and following a campaign centred on honesty, Labor has betrayed the trust of WA voters by breaking its commitment not to make changes to superannuation.
Call for regional bank closures to halt while Senate inquiry is undertaken
A newly established Senate inquiry is calling for banks to immediately stop closing branches in regional towns until a proper impact assessment is done.
LABOR KEEPING AUSTRALIAN CHARITIES WAITING
In its ‘Building Capacity, Building Community’ election commitment, Labor undertook to “unlock additional support for organisations that lift the vulnerable, address disadvantage and enrich our communities”.
HIGHER PRICES, HIGHER MORTGAGES HURTING AUSTRALIANS
The Senate Cost of Living Committee today heard evidence from witnesses that Australians are facing higher prices and higher mortgages, with only 8 per cent of economists positive about the economy this year.
SA Charities call for red tape cuts on first Coalition electorate visit
Two leading South Australian charities have identified excessive red tape and complex regulatory frameworks as key issues to be tackled in 2023.
Pressure on charities grows as 2023 begins
Christmas has come and gone, but the challenges confronting Australian charities have snowballed into 2023. Charities offering critical support face growing demand – largely due to the cost-of-living crisis, but also the effects of natural disasters across the country. Operators are battling to meet this demand in an environment characterised by climbing operating costs and…
Importance of improving Northern Australia insurance affordability greater than ever
The cost of living crisis brings a new urgency to addressing insurance prices in Northern Australia and high cyclone risk areas.
Charities Christmas Cry for Help
It’s the season of giving, but this year many can’t afford to. With the spiralling cost of living stretching household budgets to the limit this Christmas, many Australian families who previously contributed to charities will instead be relying upon them. New Salvation Army research reveals more than two million Australians will be reaching out to…
Multi-partisan group to support Australia’s charity sector
A new Parliamentary friendship group, comprised of Federal Parliamentarians from different political orientations, has been formed to champion Australian charities and not-for-profit organisations. Although they play a critical role in assisting communities and represent the spirit of giving that defines the Australian character, charities and not-for-profits are too easily – and too often – overlooked.…
A message to the Perth rally in support of Iranian protesters
I regret my inability to attend today’s important rally and I commend you all for your attendance and your solidarity with the brave Iranian protesters.