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Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum bill passes lower house
The legislation to set up the referendum on enshrining an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution has passed the House of Representatives. Source: ABC News.
Calvary preparing for legal action against ACT Government
Calvary is ready to take legal action against the ACT Government over its proposed acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital, stating the “unrealistic timeline” has distressed staff and could put patients at risk. Source: Catholic Voice.
Calvary calls on ACT Government to continue negotiations over hospital
Calvary wants to recommence negotiations with the ACT Government over the future of its Canberra public hospital as legislation to forcibly acquire the hospital is expected to pass next week. Source: Canberra Times.
No compromise needed on Voice model after Labor secures Greens’ support
The Albanese Government won’t have to compromise on its model to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and executive government after securing support from the Greens. Source: The Australian.
Faith leaders condemn ACT plan to take over hospital
Andrew Barr’s takeover of Canberra’s Calvary Public Hospital Bruce will create a dangerous precedent and pave the way for government intervention in other faith-based community services, according to new warnings from religious leaders and Catholic educators. Source: The Australian.
Hospital acquisition bill could give police ‘draconian’ power to enforce takeover
Calvary has attacked “draconian” proposed legal powers for police to enforce the compulsory acquisition of the Bruce public hospital. Source: Canberra Times.
Doubts cast over timing of hospital takeover plan
One of the country’s top project managers has cast doubt on whether the takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce could be completed quickly. Source: Canberra Times.
Greens join Coalition to block vote on housing fund vote
The Greens and Coalition have joined forces in a move that leaves the Albanese Government’s $10 billion housing policy plans at a major roadblock. Source: ABC News.
Budget delivers cost-of-living relief for millions of Australians
A modest increase in unemployment benefits and cheaper health care are the key pledges in a federal Budget tasked with helping the nation’s most vulnerable as living costs continue to hurt households. Source: ABC News.