NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 19 August 2024
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Federal Court imposes highest civil penalty of $1,800,000 in TPB matter
The Federal Court has handed down the highest total civil penalty for a Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) application against Sydney unregistered preparer, Jaydn Van Dyke. Mr Van Dyke was issued with a $1,800,000 penalty for 3,300 separate contraventions of the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA)when he prepared and lodged income tax returns, for a fee, while not a registered tax agent with the TPB.
Remembering frontline workers who lost their lives on World Humanitarian Day
Today on World Humanitarian Day, the Australian Council for International Development, Australian Global Health Alliance , UNICEF Australia , Sydney PEN , the Jewish Council of Australia & Amnesty International Australia are holding a vigil on the lawns of Australian Parliament House to pay tribute to humanitarian workers who have lost their lives in 2023 and 2024.
Archie Moore’s Golden Lion-winning kith and kin acquired by Australian Government and donated to world-leading art museums to ensure its enduring legacy on a global platform
The Australian Government has acquired Archie Moore’s kith and kin. Commissioned by Creative Australia and curated by Ellie Buttrose , it was awarded the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the La Biennale de Venezia 2024.
New study finds constipation is a significant risk factor for major cardiac events
An international study led by Monash University researchers has found a surprising connection between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE), including heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
Master Builders welcomes additional measures to clean up industry
Master Builders acknowledges the Coalition’s commitment for long-term reform of the building and construction industry. Opposition Leader The Hon. Peter Dutton MP has introduced two private members’ bills this morning which seek to reintroduce the ABCC and ensure the integrity of registered organisations. “Master Builders strongly opposed the abolition of the ABCC in 2022, knowing it would give the CFMEU and other building unions the green light for thuggery, bullying and intimidation on worksites,” said CEO Denita Wawn .
CIMIC companies to start operating new city section of Sydney Metro
CIMIC Group’s Pacific Partnerships, UGL and CPB Contractors are delighted to acknowledge a major milestone on Sydney Metro, with services now operating on the Sydney Metro City section.
MyState Ltd to merger with Auswide Bank
MyState Limited has delivered an FY24 net profit after tax result of $35.3 million, surpassed $8.0 billion in lending, welcomed over 14,000 new to bank customers and successfully launched its new internet and mobile banking platforms while controlling costs. Concurrently, MyState has signed a scheme implementation agreement to merge with Auswide Bank Ltd (ASX: ABA). The proposed merger is expected to be EPS accretive from FY26 on a post synergies run rate basis.
Media alert: McKell Institute available to comment on Democratic National Convention
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McKell Institute CEO Ed Cavanough will be available to speak to Australian media about the US election from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week.
Inspiring contributions to cancer equity recognised through the Jeannie Ferris Award
The Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler, today announced the recipients of the 2024 Jeannie Ferris Award, which recognises outstanding achievements in improving equity of outcomes for people affected by cancer in Australia.
Do we really know what Australia’s position on poverty is?
This week, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) will host international poverty measurement expert Professor Sabina Alkire to gain a clearer insight into how Australia can better measure and track poverty rates. In 1975 a landmark Commission on poverty in Australia called for the establishment of a national poverty measure. Now, nearly 50 years later, we still don’t have a nationally agreed definition or measures of poverty, agreed objectives to reduce it or indicators to track progress.
Koalas unleash ‘The Mischief’ on Canberra
Last week, the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) unveiled a trio of rather unusual characters in the heart of Canberra: Prudence, Tony, and Stuart – collectively known as ‘The Mischief’. These rat-attire-clad individuals took their 'lunch break’ alongside AKF Chair, Deborah Tabart OAM, in a light-hearted yet pointed commentary on the bureaucratic and political roadblocks that threaten the survival of Koalas and the recovery process.
World Photography Day – Ocean Photographer of the Year – finalists announced for 2024
August 19 is World Photography Day, and the Australian National Maritime Museum is pleased to promote the extraordinary finalists that have been announced for Oceanographic Magazine’s Ocean Photographer of the Year competition. The exciting and breathtaking images will form the exhibition opening at the museum on 28 November.
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