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ACT Government attacks federal bill into takeover of Calvary Hospital
The ACT Government has attacked a federal bill into the Calvary Public Hospital takeover as “inappropriate” and “unnecessary”, and said, if passed, the act would impinge on the right to the territory’s self-determination. Source: Canberra Times.
Nation scores bare pass in first wellbeing scorecard
Australia is falling behind or making little progress on almost half of the 50 measures of national wellbeing being tracked by the Commonwealth Government, including family financial security, chronic health problems and trust in government and institutions. Source: Canberra Times.
No exemption for religious organisations in Government censorship bill
The Albanese Government has released an exposure draft of a bill proposing new legislation to censor “misinformation” and “disinformation” on digital platforms. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Call for Senate to investigate ‘undemocratic’ takeover of Calvary Hospital
Events surrounding the compulsory acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital do not inspire trust in the ACT Government and an inquiry would assist in restoring trust, a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs has said. Source: Catholic Voice.
Craven furious after being quoted in Voice to Parliament No pamphlet
Constitutional lawyer and prominent Yes campaigner Greg Craven says he’s “beside myself with rage” after one of his quotes criticising the Government’s preferred model for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament was used in the official No pamphlet. Source: The Australian.
Government to take nation’s pulse amid rising economic stress
The Albanese Government plans to launch a program to track national wellbeing amid warnings of “serious turbulence ahead”. Source: Canberra Times.
Albanese considers further cost-of-living relief but no ‘cash splash’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left the door open to providing further cost-of-living relief for struggling Australians but cautioned against expectations of a looming “cash splash”. Source: News.com.au.
From day one, Voice will have full in-tray: Burney
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says she will task the Voice to Parliament with generating fresh ideas in health, education, jobs and housing from day one, in a speech aimed at defining its purpose and agenda. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Government says paying off debt comes before cost-of-living relief
The Albanese Government has dashed hopes it will use a bigger-than-expected surplus to fund additional cost-of-living relief for Australians doing it tough. Source: News.com.au