The Morrison Government is planning to lower the tax obligations of private bidders competing to run Australia’s visa processing system. According to reports in the AFR, the plan could allow large multinational corporations to win government contracts by watering down their tax obligation requirements.
Read MoreFederal Labor Leader Anthony Albanese, alongside Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles, the Chair of the Labor's Multicultural Taskforce, Peter Khalil, and Secretary Anne Stanley, launched Labor's Multicultural Engagement Taskforce (LMET) report today.
Read MoreReports today that three more commuter carparks at suburban train stations are set to be dumped underline the chaos that is the Morrison Government's Commuter Carpark Fund. Promised ahead of the 2019 Election, these carparks were meant to ease congestion on busy city roads and get more commuters onto trains.
Read MoreThe Morrison Government’s cruel English language test for partner visas is wrong and must be scrapped. Major concerns about the proposed English language test have been expressed by peak stakeholder organisations, warning it could make it harder for victims of domestic violence to seek help.
Read MoreAs we celebrate Harmony Day 2021, we must renew our commitment to multiculturalism, ending racism and promoting respect for all. Each year, Australians come together to celebrate Harmony Day on the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Read MoreRacism is a "significant economic, social and national security threat", according to the Race Discrimination Commissioner, Chin Tan. This is yet another warning for the Morrison Government to tackle racism, and treat it as the serious threat it is. Australia has not had a national anti-racism plan since 2018 and no proper federal funding for one since 2015.
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