The One Aged Care Inquiry That’s Missing
Published 29 January 2018
There have been no less than six inquiries into aged care recently and an additional one hasn't yet finished. But to hold an inquiry is one thing, responding to it is quite another.
Victorian Voluntary Euthanasia Bill is Passed
Published 28 January 2018
Late November 2017, Victoria became the first and only state in the country with a euthanasia scheme.
Nursing Home Closure
Published 28 January 2018
The Ritz Nursing Home in Leura, a locked facility for 148 high-care residents, is one of the very few nursing homes ever to be closed by the Australian Government.
From Welfare to Bad
Published 26 January 2018
What's in store for pensioners if the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform) Bill 2017 passes the Senate?
Fire Levy Revisited
Published 25 January 2018
Tax experts agree that taxing land is a great way of raising tax, because land can't go anywhere. You can't put a block of land in a numbered Swiss bank account.
Beating Term Deposits to the End
Published 23 January 2018
The Global Financial Crisis, which started in October 2007, was the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Centrelink Scam
Published 23 January 2018
Centrelink is warning about a 'subsidy benefit' scam email, which has been sent to people. The email looks as though it originates from Centrelink. It doesn't.
Shellharbour Hospital Will Remain in Public Hands
Published 17 November 2017
The NSW Government has axed its plan to privatise Shellharbour hospital, following a long and fierce community campaign with South Coast CPSA branches and members prominently involved.
Oakden Aged Care Review: Govt “Relentless” in Doing Very Little
Published 17 November 2017
Horrific abuse and neglect at the Oakden aged care facility in Adelaide prompted the Federal Minister for Aged Care to call for a review. On 25 October 2017, the minister released the report of the Review of National Aged Care Quality Regulatory Processes. [more]
Welfare Reform Update
Published 21 October 2017
The controversial Welfare Reform Bill is before the Senate and parliamentarians are gearing up to debate.
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