Why medicines access requires a social perspective 2024 Innovative Medicines Special Report Australia lags behind other nations when it comes to access to new life-saving and innovative medical treatments.
Grants for NSW local councils to roll out regional housing strategies and reforms February 15, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social North coast, central west, and Riverina local councils will be eligible for $3 million to deliver nearly 24,000 new homes to NSW regions.
NSW Budget investment in regional health and education welcomed by city alliance September 20, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Measures in the state Budget to lift outcomes and improve services and facilities in NSW regions have been welcomed by local lawmakers.
Spending cuts for politicians’ pay and consultants to service cost-of-living hikes September 19, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s first Budget delivers a $4 billion improvement over four years; says he inherited a ‘decade of damage’.
Housing outcomes a growing government problem April 4, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new report lays bare the need for a $10 billion future fund for Australia’s housing future, with an estimated 377,600 households in need.
Gas to be supplied to domestic market on ‘reasonable terms’ before export October 1, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The government has signed a new heads of agreement with East Coast LNG Exporters to secure gas supplies for the domestic market.
More than a third of Australian families cannot afford childcare July 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social One in three families are spending more on childcare than on groceries, and for 85% of families childcare fees exceed their spending on utility bills.