Morrison scouts Role of Migration in COVID-19 aftermath Recovery Process Universities reeling under est. $16 billion loss by 2023; Victoria may NOT Pay for mandatory hotel quarantine for International Students Melbourne, June 3: Australia’s universities could lose $16 billion in revenue between now and 2023 according to new modelling byRead More →
While many questions unanswered about George Floyd’s killing — namely why a Minneapolis policeman used lethal force while arresting Floyd who can be clearly seen as not resisting – separate video footages have emerged – from a nearby restaurant and bystanders which piece together last few turbulent painful moments of George Floyd’s life. ItRead More →
Protective Services Officers (PSOs) will be able to be deployed to shopping centres, sporting precincts and other highly populated areas to help prevent crime and support community safety, under new laws introduced into Parliament today. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Lisa Neville said the Police and Emergency Legislation AmendmentRead More →
Coronavirus has brought with it many challenges. These have affected both our finances and thus financial health and our mental health and wellbeing. You may be experiencing problems sleeping, mood changes, low energy levels or having issues in your relationships. During times like this, it is important to know whereRead More →
In the wake of new cases of COVID-19 these past weeks, the State of Emergency in Victoria has been extended for another three weeks to slow the spread of coronavirus and keep people safe as restrictions are cautiously eased across the state from tomorrow. Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos todayRead More →
Victoria signed China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – a deal with China in 2018. This Chinese Initiative is a huge and ambitious project worth trillions of dollars that involves China co-funding hundreds of infrastructure projects all over the world. Under the deal, China will form partnerships with many governmentsRead More →
Premier Daniel Andrews’s government in Victoria has set up a $45 million International Students Emergency Relief Fund for helping international students in Victoria. The government will be working with and through Victorian universities and TAFEs who will play a key role in helping the state Government to administer funds toRead More →
Australian employers are shocked with the the federal Court’s decision against labour hire firm WorkPac has given a new entitlement to casual employees in Australia. The full bench of the Federal court on Wednesday found that casual workers employed on a regular, permanent basis are entitled to annual, sick andRead More →
$200 voucher giveaways have been planned by the City of Melbourne to aid cash strapped international students. The City of Melbourne will invest $200,000 in retail vouchers to support international students impacted by COVID-19 and boost trade at the Queen Victoria Market. The ‘Our Shout’ retail voucher program will supportRead More →
Eased restrictions will provide little relief to small and medium businesses still struggling with overly complex and often unclear COVID-19 workplace rules, which have also been inconsistently applied across the States, according to Employsure, Australia’s largest workplace advisory firm for SMEs. Employsure, which advises more than 27,000 SMEs in AustraliaRead More →