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Skilled migrants face exploitation in the workplace

An Albanese government review of Australia’s migration system has found a number of shortcomings furthering the vulnerability and exploitation of migrant populations. While the current industry model has a reliance on temporary skilled migrants without facilitating pathways for permanent residency, migrant visas have also been structured to facilitate worker exploitation. Despite paying taxes, migrants are …

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Girls more at risk of sexual abuse and neglect: Research

Content warning: This story discusses child sexual abuse and may distress some people. A landmark study investigating child abuse and neglect in Australia has revealed girls are at greater risk of most types of maltreatment. Researchers surveyed about 8 500 Australians and found girls experience more sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect compared to boys. …

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Stolen Generations gathering in Ieramagadu/Roebourne

Last week, members of the Stolen Generations who were residents of the Carnarvon Mission gathered at a reunion in the Pilbara town of  Ieramagadu (Roebourne). The event was organised by Yorgum Healing Services, an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation offering a Link Up program to support people impacted by the Stolen Generations. The full coverage of this …

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Parents and carers of people with eating disorders need more support

A new nation-wide survey highlights the alarming burden often faced by parents and carers of children and adolescents experiencing eating disorders. The number of people in Australia with an eating disorder is estimated at approximately 1 million, or 4% of the population according to a Deloitte Access Economics report, with further research demonstrating a growing …

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A booster for Long Covid funding

The Australian Government has pledged a further $50 million towards research into Long Covid from the Medical Research Future Fund. The announcement follows the report of a parliamentary inquiry – released by The House of Representatives Health Committee into Long Covid highlighting nine recommendations including a nationally coordinated research program. According to the Australian Government’s …

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2023 National Defence Strategic Review

Defence is undergoing massive changes, overseen by the Albanese federal government. The Australian Government just released The National Defence Strategic Review 2023, led by former defence minister, the honorable Stephen Smith, and retired Air Chief Marshal, Sir Angus Houston, ahead of the 2023-2024 Federal Budget. Perceived threats from China and Russia to the Indo-Pacific region …

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