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TAL to provide mental healthcare program via partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
... support services. It is built to be inclusive for diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and people with disabilities, TAL said. The University of Melbourne will evaluate the program's impact. At the ...

PC outlines key reforms to boost clean energy investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... regional planning, and set clear rules about engaging with local communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. "Overdue reforms to the EPBC Act would both speed up approvals and better protect the environment," Stokie said. The interim ...

AustralianSuper warns outdated tax laws will hurt returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025
... would also boost super balances for young workers and improve retirement outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who are more likely to be employed in lower-paid jobs.

Government urged to overhaul gift tax system

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... that work across DGR categories in support of groups like women, young people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are facing barriers to inclusion in the current system. "Our report proposes an overhaul of the DGR system that would make ...

COVID helped to reduce inequality: Productivity Commission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024
... said. The report examined three cohorts in closer detail: older people, women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The report found that while older Australians have relatively low incomes compared to working age Australians, many have ...

The Voice is not at the expense of the economy: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
... response to a call from the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which seeks to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Prominent Yes and No campaigners have taken centre stage since Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the referendum earlier ...

Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... in the same age group, a 22.4% gap. The partnership will focus on the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and community-controlled organisations, opportunities for job creation and translating First Nations' knowledge, assets, interests ...

Expand access to financial services: AUSTRAC

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2022
AUSTRAC has released guidance to banks and superannuation funds on helping those without access to traditional identification documents access financial services. The guidance aims to support people from diverse backgrounds and in challenging circumstances ...

Systemic disadvantages create retirement insecurity: HESTA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2022
... principles in Australia. Not only will it help improve social and financial outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, but we believe it can help improve financial outcomes for investors, resulting in stronger returns for our members." ...

Calls for Indigenous super beneficiary changes renewed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2022
... explained that kinship relationships are critically important to the cultural identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. However, these relationships are not recognised in superannuation law which impacts who members can nominate to receive ...
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