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Three winners presented with the Attorney General's Community Service Law Awards Family lawyer Jon Redman's decades of voluntary work recognised Awards...

From: Transport Canada From traveling to medical appointments, getting goods to market, distributing PPE and medical supplies, or delivering vaccines, Canadians rely on safe and well-maintained local airports to support vibrant communities. These airports also provide essential air services, more so during this Covid-19 pandemic, including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue, and forest fire response. From traveling to medical appointments, getting goods to market, distributing...

Date Time How many more wake up calls does the industry need? FCA responds to TIO report What will it take before the telecommunications industry accepts that there are systemic problems with the way they sell and market their products? There is yet another example today, with the release by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) of itslatest systemic issues report.The report documents poor sales practices, hidden costs and unclear information. These findings reinforce those in FCA’s...

Today’s $50 million fine against Telstra for unconscionable conduct sends a clear message to the industry that mis-selling will not be tolerated. The...

The Australian Government is investing $800.3 million to improve the health of Australians in regional, rural, and remote areas, ensuring all Australians...

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13 May 2021 ACOSS welcomes the ALP commitments on housing and climate but more detail is needed on how they plan to alleviate poverty and reduce inequality. ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie, said: “ACOSS welcomes the $10 billion fund to fund 20,000 social and 10,000 affordable housing policy announced by Federal Labor tonight, as promising start to addressing homelessness in Australia. “We also welcome the allocation of funding to meet the housing needs of women and children fleeing domestic viol...

May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 Topics Natural Resources Canada (NRC) recently announced it will award more than $7 million in funding to Indigenous communities in B.C. to support their transition from fossil-fuel to biomass-based heating systems. The funding will be distributed through the NRC’s Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities program as part of a $175 million initiative to develop and deploy renewable energy projects to reduce the reliance of remote communities on diesel fuel w...

Date Time Locking in reliable and affordable electricity in Northern Territory The Morrison Government is committing to foundational projects to underpin a bilateral energy and emissions reduction deal with the Northern Territory Government that will deliver secure, reliable and affordable power and create jobs across the NT. Through the 2021-22 Budget, the Government will invest $30 million to fund electricity infrastructure projects that will boost the reliable and affordable supply of energy...

A network of Queensland land management organisations has welcomed Scott Morrison's announcement of new funding and stronger coordination of Australia's...