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Nevena and John Safran talk to the newly appointed Victorian Minister for Equality, Vicki Ward. Prior to entering Parliament, Vicki worked as an advisor to The Hon. Jenny Macklin MP,... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 21st December, 2024: The Hon. Vicki Ward, New Minister for Equality appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

There's been a slight decrease - 0.6 per cent - in the total remuneration gender pay gap in Australia, according to new data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. But it's not all good news. In this episode, Tarla Lambert-Patel and Angela Priestley break down some other parts of the data released by WGEA, and bust some myths along the way.Elsewhere, in the US, the 4B movement is taking off. So, what is it, and could it actually have an impact on society ahead of a second Trump presidency?Plus, Olivia Cleal interviews Victorian Minister for Women, Natalie Hutchins, as the government launches a new initiative to provide free pads and tampons for women and girls in the state.Stories discussed this week:Women will soon be able to test themselves for chlamydia and gonorrhoea at homeOne Generation: Australia's first business alliance against family and domestic violence launches$28,425 per year: The real impact of the gender pay gap in a cost of living crunchAt age 20, a lifetime of earning less than men begins for womenAustralia's gender pay gap has dropped, thanks to aged care wage increaseNo sex, dating or marriage: How Trump's win is leading women to the 4B movementFixing an unspoken problem: Free pads and tampons will soon be available in public places in VictoriaThe honour roll in Victoria making sure women get their share of the spotlightThe Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria's Shadow Minister for Energy, Affordability and Security, David Davis (pictured) was the keynote speaker at the recent Victoria Bioenergy Network forum in Shepparton. Nearly 100 people enjoyed the forum at Shepparton's Carrington Hotel, being welcomed by the network's president, "Elizabeth Lewis-Gray". During his address, Mr Davis mentioned a Volts podcast on which Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Lily D'Ambrosio, talks about "Transitioning off of fossil gas in Australia". The scene for the day-long conference was set by the Member for Northern Victoria Region, Wendy Lovell, and the CEO of the "Committee for Greater Shepparton", Linda Nieuwenhuizen.

Cal and Jacinta speak to Victorian Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas, to find out what changes are planned to address the gender pain gap and improve services for women's health. We discuss sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and some of the key points revealed from the 2023 Women's Health Survey and the submissions that are currently open for the Inquiry into Women's Pain. We talk about why LGBTIQA+ voices are important in this area and who can share their experiences to inform future changes that address the gender pain gap that impacts women and other marginalised genders. Submissions for the Inquiry into Women's Pain are open until 31 July 2024. For more information, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/inquiry-into-womens-pain Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

In Episode 126 of the No Limitations podcast Bears on Bicycles, Blenheim Partners' Gregory Robinson speaks with Peggy O'Neal AO, Chancellor of RMIT University and former President of the Richmond Football Club. In a compelling conversation, Peggy discusses her start in life in a small coal mining town in West Virginia and how, after meeting an Australian backpacker in Greece, she relocated with him to Melbourne. Peggy then forged a reputation as one of Australia's leading superannuation and financial services law experts and, since then, has taken on a range of Board positions. Peggy speaks about her role as President of the Richmond Football Club where they won three premierships in four years under her stewardship. From within the inner sanctum, Peggy sheds light on the euphoria of winning: the culmination of a new strategic agenda, improved financial management and the importance of consistency. She is also credited with strongly suggesting that coach Damien Hardwick complete a leadership course at Harvard where he learned the mantra of “excellence with happiness” that led to ultimate success for the Club. As the Chair of the now cancelled 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Peggy sheds some light on the behind the scenes challenges. In addition, as Chancellor of RMIT University, she emphasises the importance of both vocational skills and intellectual development in a tertiary degree and closes with her view on the nature of leadership in today's society. Peggy started her career in Australia as a solicitor, and later partner, at Herbert Smith Freehills and is currently a consultant to Lander & Rogers, having specialised in superannuation and financial services law for over 25 years. She is the Chancellor of RMIT University, the Chair of Vanguard Superannuation and a Board Member of Women's Housing Ltd and Home for Homes (an initiative of The Big Issue). Peggy has also served on the Boards of MLC Super Ltd and the Commonwealth Superannuation Fund. She has been Chair of the Law Council of Australia's Superannuation Committee and was a consultant to the federal government's review of the superannuation system in 2010. In sport, Peggy is the immediate past President of the Richmond Football Club, having served on the Board since 2005. She was also Chair of the Victorian Minister for Sport's Inquiry into ‘Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation' and was appointed to the Australian Institute of Sport Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Advisory Committee, as well as serving on the AFL's Mental Health Steering Committee. She was on the Victorian Ministerial Council on Women's Equality for three years and was the inaugural Co-Chair of the Victorian chapter of the Minerva Network. Peggy is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a member of Chief Executive Women and the Melbourne Forum. In 2019, Peggy was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for her services to Australian rules football, financial services law and women in leadership. Peggy was awarded Melburnian of the Year in 2021, received VicSport's award for "Outstanding Contribution to Sport" in 2022, and will be inducted as an AFL Life Member for her services to Australian Rules Football in 2024. Please note: this episode was recorded on 25th September 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click herePhilip had no symptoms when he discovered he was a ‘ticking time bomb' for a heart attack.Until a few months ago, Philip Dalidakis hadn't given much thought to his heart. He'd passed a calcium scan and a stress test five years ago “with flying colours”, so as far as he was concerned he was home scot-free.Though the 46-year-old father of two had “zero symptoms”, he has type 2 diabetes, is by his own admission a bit overweight and has a family history of heart disease. The cardiologist booked him in for a CT scan.The morning after the scan, he received a call from his cardiologist: Dalidakis needed to have an angiogram. Quickly. As he was being wheeled into the theatre, the cardiologist explained that there appeared to be a blockage, but an angiogram was the only way to be sure. The angiogram confirmed he did have a blocked artery on the left side of his heart: “He told me it was 95 per cent blocked. I said ‘at what point do I have a heart attack?' and he said ‘when it gets to 100'.” In this episode, I interview Philip as he shares his personal experiences with you about what his doctor called a ticking time bomb. The Hon. Philip Dalidakis is a political, business and industry leader with experience in Federal and State government and significant corporate roles.He is the former Victorian Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Trade and Investment and Small Business; former Executive General Manager, Corporate Services at Australia Post and former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click here

Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click herePhilip had no symptoms when he discovered he was a ‘ticking time bomb' for a heart attack.Until a few months ago, Philip Dalidakis hadn't given much thought to his heart. He'd passed a calcium scan and a stress test five years ago “with flying colours”, so as far as he was concerned he was home scot-free.Though the 46-year-old father of two had “zero symptoms”, he has type 2 diabetes, is by his own admission a bit overweight and has a family history of heart disease. The cardiologist booked him in for a CT scan.The morning after the scan, he received a call from his cardiologist: Dalidakis needed to have an angiogram. Quickly. As he was being wheeled into the theatre, the cardiologist explained that there appeared to be a blockage, but an angiogram was the only way to be sure. The angiogram confirmed he did have a blocked artery on the left side of his heart: “He told me it was 95 per cent blocked. I said ‘at what point do I have a heart attack?' and he said ‘when it gets to 100'.” In this episode, I interview Philip as he shares his personal experiences with you about what his doctor called a ticking time bomb. The Hon. Philip Dalidakis is a political, business and industry leader with experience in Federal and State government and significant corporate roles.He is the former Victorian Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Trade and Investment and Small Business; former Executive General Manager, Corporate Services at Australia Post and former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click here

Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click herePhilip had no symptoms when he discovered he was a ‘ticking time bomb' for a heart attack.Until a few months ago, Philip Dalidakis hadn't given much thought to his heart. He'd passed a calcium scan and a stress test five years ago “with flying colours”, so as far as he was concerned he was home scot-free.Though the 46-year-old father of two had “zero symptoms”, he has type 2 diabetes, is by his own admission a bit overweight and has a family history of heart disease. The cardiologist booked him in for a CT scan.The morning after the scan, he received a call from his cardiologist: Dalidakis needed to have an angiogram. Quickly. As he was being wheeled into the theatre, the cardiologist explained that there appeared to be a blockage, but an angiogram was the only way to be sure. The angiogram confirmed he did have a blocked artery on the left side of his heart: “He told me it was 95 per cent blocked. I said ‘at what point do I have a heart attack?' and he said ‘when it gets to 100'.” In this episode, I interview Philip as he shares his personal experiences with you about what his doctor called a ticking time bomb. The Hon. Philip Dalidakis is a political, business and industry leader with experience in Federal and State government and significant corporate roles.He is the former Victorian Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Trade and Investment and Small Business; former Executive General Manager, Corporate Services at Australia Post and former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTS. Click here

VLGA Connect, State Election Series - Episode 300As part of the VLGA's State Election Series, the Victorian Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne took questions from an audience of mayors and councillors from around the state, on a wide range of questions. Topics discussed included planning issues, affordable housing provision, councillor behaviour, infrastructure challenges, local government relations with state and federal government, and lots more.

Half of all Australians were born overseas or have a parent who was born overseas, and Australia is home to more than 250 ancestries and 350 languages. The new Labor government has invoked Australia's multiculturalism as a part of our national identity in its recent engagement with the region. But what is the role of Australia's multiculturalism in foreign policy? Are diversity and diasporas a source of soft power and engagement? Our panel examined how Australia's multiculturalism can inform foreign policymaking chaired by Dr Jennifer Hsu, Research Fellow in the Lowy Institute's Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Program. Panel guests include: Dr Melissa Phillips is a Lecturer in Humanitarian and Development Studies in the School of Social Sciences at Western Sydney University. She has previously worked for the United Nations and international NGOs in South Sudan, North Africa, and the Middle East, and recently co-edited Understanding Diaspora Development: Lessons from Australia and the Pacific. Jason Chai is the Director of Market Access and Government Affairs for Cochlear Asia-Pacific. He is a former Australian diplomat and has worked for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as at senior government levels, including as a Chief of Staff to a Victorian Minister of Trade and Investment. Alfred Deakin Professor Fethi Mansouri holds a research chair in Migration and Intercultural Studies and the UNESCO Chair for comparative research on cultural diversity and social justice. He is the founding Director of the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation at Deakin University. He is the editor of the Journal of Intercultural Studies and since 2010 has served as an expert adviser to the United Nations on cultural diversity and intercultural relations. Recorded on 10 Aug 2022

Former Victorian minister Philip Dalidakis had a serious health scare.  Following the sudden death of famous cricketer Shane Warne he had an angiogram, which showed a 95% blockage and required immediate medical attention. - Μια σοβαρή περιπέτεια υγείας είχε ο ομογενής πρώην πολιτειακός υπουργός στην Βικτώρια Φιλίπ Δαλιδάκης. Με αφορμή τον ξαφνικό θάνατο του παίκτη κρίκετ Shane Warne αποφάσισε να κάνει προληπτική αγγειογραφία, η οποία έδειξε μια απόφραξη σε ποσοστό 95% και απαίτησε άμεση ιατρική επέμβαση. Το πιο ανησυχητικό εξηγεί είναι το ό,τι δεν είχε κανένα προειδοποιητικό σύμπτωμα.

Harriet Shing is the new Victorian Minister for Equality and joins Macca and Joe Ball to discuss this role and others including Minister for Water, Regional Development. Follow us on... LEARN MORE The post Harriet Shing new Victorian Minister for Equality appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

The new appointed Minister of the Victorian Governemet, Steve Dimopoulos, became the first openly gay minister of Greek heritage.  - Ανέλαβε τα καθήκοντά του ο νέος υπουργός Τουρισμού, Τεχνών και Θεαμάτων, ομογενής Σταύρος Δημόπουλος, ο οποίος γίνεται ο πρώτος Ελληνικής καταγωγής ανοιχτά ομοφυλόφιλος υπουργός σε κυβέρνηση της Βικτώριας. Μίλησε στο Πρόγραμμά μας, μεταξύ άλλων, για τα νέα του υπουργικά καθήκοντα. 

John Grimes (pictured), the Smart Energy Council's Chief Executive, welcomed people to the June 22 Smart Energy Summit arguing that we need to start right now transitioning Australia to renewable energy. The newly elected independent Member for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel, chaired the opening session of the morning and that theme continued when Dr Monique Ryan, also elected as an independent, chaired the afternoon session. Dr Ryan defeated and replaced Australia's former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in a contest for the Seat of Kooyong. Among those who spoke during the first-morning session were the Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change and Solar Homes, Lily D'Ambrosio, via video, and Greens Member for Brunswick, Dr Tim Read. Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-mclean/message

Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D'Ambrosio talked to the media during parliamentary sitting at the Victorian Parliament in Melbourne.  - Η ομοσπονδιακή κυβέρνηση τονίζει προς όλες τις κατευθύνσεις ότι το πρόβλημα από τις αυξήσεις σε ηλεκτρικό και υγραέριο, δεν θα επιλυθεί εύκολα και ότι θα πάρει χρόνο. Παράλληλα, οι Φιλελεύθεροι απορρίπτουν τις αιτιάσεις των Εργατικών ότι παρέδωσαν μια προβληματική οικονομία στην νέα κυβέρνηση.

The Federal and Victorian Governments have struck an in principle agreement with pharma giant Moderna to build a mRNA facility in Melbourne. The Victorian Minister for Medical Research Jaala Pulford says the plant will provide Australia with vaccine security against future pandemics.

Adrian and Janice sit down with Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure and the Suburban Rail Loop, Jacinta Allan, to talk about her experience as Victoria's longest serving female Minister, the major COVID challenges facing Victoria's Big Build program, and the story behind one of the nation's biggest and most complex rail projects, the Suburban Rail Loop.

Victorian Minister for Sports, Racing and Major Events Martin Pakula speaks to Dwayne about the crowd trial for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and what it means for crowds in Victoria moving forward.

Professor Stephen Dinham is so well known in the Australian educational landscape that he almost needs no introduction. For those that need a brief recap, his experience in education and school leadership research is simply mind-boggling. In 2007 he was appointed to the position of Research Director of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership at the Australian Council for Educational Research. He took up his present position at the University of Melbourne at the beginning of 2011. He is currently a member of the Victorian Minister for Education Expert Panel for Schools.  In this episode we talked about:  His doctoral research was centered around “teacher satisfaction and dissatisfaction, resignation and persistence.  The link between leadership and teaching on student achievement His thoughts on  the changing role school  principals His work titled “Students are not hard-wired to learn in different ways – we need to stop using unproven, harmful methods” and why we need a different approach to teaching Stephen's work has had a huge impact on me and it was a privilege to sit in some of his classes during my Master's studies at the University of Melbourne.  The Art of Teaching Podcast resources:  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching Here is the link to the show notes: https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofteachingpodcast/   New Teacher Resources:  Website: https://imanewteacher.com/ Twitter: @Imanewteacher Instagram: @Imanewteacher

Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Hon Melissa Horne, said Andrews's government made some significant reforms in the renting sector. The Minister told SBS Dinka that the 130 reforms would greatly benefit tenants and the landlords. Many of the materials are now translated into other languages, and the Minister was on SBS Radio (Dinka program) this morning to talk about the changes. Here is the exclusive interview.

Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Hon Melissa Horne, said Andrews’s government made some significant reforms in the renting sector. The Minister told SBS Dinka that the 130 reforms would greatly benefit tenants and the landlords. Many of the materials are now translated into other languages, and the Minister was on SBS Radio (Dinka program) this morning to talk about the changes. Here is the exclusive interview. - Hon Minister Melissa yenë ke bɛ̈ny ŋäär akutë Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation në Victoria k uke cë jam në yekölë në SBS Dinka në biänë lööŋ cë röth waar në Victoria. Lööŋ ke riöp yenë ɣööt riɔpic anɔŋ ka cë kek waar thïn ku ye lööŋkɛ̈ ajiɛɛmë akutë Consumer Affairs keek cë man adɛ̈ ke kɔc bë kek lɛ̈k yith ken ku bïk kë waar rɔt nyic.

Minister for Early Education in the Victorian Government, Ingrid Stitt MP, has been raising the alarm about continued uncertainty with the National Partnership on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education. Lisa chats with her about why this funding is so important, why the uncertainty creates so many challenges, and the reforms that the Victorian Government are putting in place with early education. Find the full show notes at earlyeducationshow.com.

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly hands over the mic for a special IWD edition of Socially Democratic. To celebrate International Women’s Day, Liberty Sanger, National head of personal injury law division at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Julia Fox, the National Assistant Secretary for the SDA Union, and Natalie Hutchins MP, Victorian Minister for Victims Support, Crime Prevention, Corrections, and Youth Justice, take over and discuss the pressing issues women face in today’s society. Liberty, Julia, and Nat touch on workplace culture, sexual harassment, and bullying - highly topical given the current climate in Canberra - the gender pay gap, and the impact of COVID19 on Australian women. The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Almost a fortnight ago, Neil Mitchell broke the news that Melbourne's Anzac Day march through the CBD had been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. RSL Victoria confirmed the cancellation, which has come under fire because other parades, including Moomba, have been able to go ahead. Victorian Minister for Veterans, Shaun Leane, says he doesn't see any reason why the march can't go ahead under COVID-safe conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Climate Council project tracker, in 2019 renewable energy investment in Australia was over $19b with Victorian projects contributing to more than a quarter of that sum. The Minister for the Envitronment and Climate Change Lily D'Ambrosio tells us what the future holds for VIctorians coming out of the lengthy covid 19 lockdown...

Kitty and Dean discuss the breaking news stories including new Victorian Minister of Consumer Affairs, Melissa Horne. Also 17th July deadline for submissions to Sex Work Law Review led by MP Fiona Patten. Many groups and individuals participating including pop-up project Sex Workers' Voices Victoria helmed by Cheryl Overs from Michael Kirby Centre for Public Health and Human Rights. This week is Part 2 with MP David Limbrick about Victoria's Covid19 Inquiry and why we all need to be involved.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews sacked Adem Somyurek from the ministry and he's also now out of the Labor party after allegations of branch stacking, making vile comments about the state's Minister for Women, and abusing taxpayer funds.

While a crowd of 2000 will watch the Crows v Port Adelaide showdown this weekend, Victorian Minister for Major Events and Sport, Martin Pakula, says we're unlikely to see similar crowds in Victoria in coming weeks.

What does the COVID-19 crisis mean for universities now and over the next 6-12 months?There's a lot that is uncertain. From job losses to student recruitment, future university business models and the role higher education will play in making a post-COVID society - the consequences of the pandemic are still emerging.The social settings of the post-COVID world will be different to those we have known.But the terms of those settings are not yet in place - that's why there's so much at stake.To help get a sense of where the cracks are emerging in Australian higher education and how different parts of the sector are responding, The New Social Contract podcast talks to:Dr Alison Barnes, President of the National Tertiary Education Union&Luke Sheehy, Executive Director of the Australian Technology Network (ATN), an umbrella body for technical universities including UTS, RMIT, University of South Australia and Curtin University.For show notes and transcript visit: https://www.uts.edu.au/partners-and-community/initiatives/impact-studios/projects/new-social-contract-podcastNews grabs used in the montage at the start of the episode feature the voices of:Journalist Ellen Fanning, presenting The Drum on the ABC, aired on May 13 2020.Kylie Walker, CEO of Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, on the ABC 7.30 Report, titled ‘Fears for the viability of Australia's top universities without international students'.Victorian Minister for Higher Education Gayle Tierney on ABC Melbourne on May 20, 2020.An exchange between Labor Senator Murray Watt and Deputy Secretary for the Department of Education Robert Heferen at the Senate Select Committee for Covid 19 on May 19, 2020.An additional sound bite was kindly submitted to The New Social Contract podcast by Susan Goodwin, a Professor of Policy Studies from the University of Sydney, to discuss a UniKeeper policy document.

Richard speaks with Martin Foley, the Victorian Minister for Creative Industries, about the newly announced $16.8 million arts survival package from the Vic state Government. The package is about valuing the contribution of the arts and recognises that most artists are not well served by the current COVID-19 support packages because they work outside of traditional employment structures.Artist Mark Schaller joins Richard to discuss his new exhibition Botanicus Fantasticus. The vibrant pieces were inspired by time spent in the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne. Schaller isn't taking his work too seriously: "I started doing a lot of drawings in there and y'know one thing led to another and then it sort of became an exhibition."and finally, Chris Howlett, who is a Co-Director of Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, calls up to chat about their new project Faces Of Our Orchestras. This series will take advantage of the medium of online performance to feature orchestral musicians as individual players or in small groupings  

LOOSE TRANSCRIPTGood morning and welcome to another episode of Alternative News on 3CR, 855AM, 3CR Digital and streaming at 3CR.org.auThis show is produced by the Campaign for International Development and Disarmament on the stolden lands of the Wurundjeri people. Today we're going to look at Job Keeper by the numbers, some ideas for redirecting military spending to social spending and a quick look at sanctions on Syria.----Coronavirus at home----States are beginning to roll out the legislature to enforce the eviction moratorium which was proposed by the nation cabinet earlier this month.Victoria has put aside 500 million dollars to assist landlords during the pandemic. Renters in dire straits can apply to have $2000 given straight to their landlord as long as the renter has less than $5000 in savings and rent makes up at least 30% of their income.This is another example of the poor and marginalised not being allowed to have savings. This is something which disability activists have been bringing to our attention for a long time. It is now that "ordinary Australians" - apologies for the loaded and exclusionary term - are seeing the truth of the situation.Anecdotal reports of an increase in experienced racism from ethnically Asian people - check in on your mates, let them know you're paying attention.Trades Hall has launched wearerenters.org.au and the IWW-organised Rent Strike struggles along. wearerenters.org.au is collecting stories about renting during the time of COVID-19. These stories will be used to inform the approaches to the government from the union sector. So far the Victorian Trades Hall Council has sent a letter to Marlene Kairouz, the Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs calling for immediate action to protect residential renters in Victoria. "We simply cannot expect all tenants to be able to negotiate a fair solution" in reducing their rent burden, VTHC Secretary Luke Hilakari writes, "Instead, agents should be brokering the waiving or reduction of rent where workers have lost income as a result of the current pandemic, advising tenants and landlords of the no eviction policy and assisting landlords to access mortgage relief."and members of our community.Îigrant workers, temporary visa holders and casuals who do not meet the current requirements for the Job Keeper payment are at the highest amount of risk in this time. "Having a home is a key to staying safe. It's time to make renters safe in their homes." Education Minister Dan Tehan told international students, “you are our friends, our classmates, our colleagues and members of our community.” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said "We have a responsibility as a ciountry to look after our fellow Australian regardlerss of their age, regardless of their income, regardless of their background." This he says while a million casual workers are left out of Job Keeper and migrant workers are left out of Job Keeper AND Job Seeker. The "Australian" part of the quote is the important part. Frydenberg doesn't think that Australians have any obligation to people who work and pay tax here but don't enjoy the status of Australian citizen.Let's take Job Keeper: $1,500 / fornight BEFORE tax. $3k per month, roughly. The projected costs are $133bn. This works out to $18k per eligible recipient over the 6 month term. this is about 7.4 million workers. Currently there are 2.2mil workers missing out on JK. To provide JK for them, assuming none of them can access Job Seeker, which is not correct, but for the sake of the exercise we will calculate a higher figure than in reality, would cost a futher $40bil. For a estimated projected cost of $173bil we could provide JK to just under 10 million workers. Yes, this would mean the economy takes more of 'a hit' or whatever - but this money is social spending: the great majority of this money goes back into the economy in the form of subsistence spending - food, clothing, shelter etc. The people, as a whole, bear the brunt of this spending into the future and this increased cost is managed by whatever government is in power. The alternative is we have increased poverty, deprivation and division between the Australian "haves" and the migrant "have nots" in society.This division is imposed in economics by an uncaring ruling class. If we want some extra money let's scrap the expansion to the $1.1bil expansion to the Tindal Royal Australian Airforce base in the Northern Territory. This expansion only exists to appease the United States of America. We're paying for the US to house their strategic bombers in our country. Let's nix the $80bil submarine project. It is already subject to delays and the first submarines aren't projected to be delivered until 2035. Fifteen years of waiting for some war toys for the boys? War toys which are largely constructed and maintained in France by the French Naval Group? No, I think not. Let's have less poverty, less homelessness, less precarity in our communities RIGHT NOW. If we want a better Australia then the people inside Australia's borders must be accounted and provided for.When the depression hits, when our lives are shit for ten years because the ruling class couldn't push the desires of the market below the capacity for the state to accomodate its populace we won't be able to eat submarines or use them to bolster our economy. A $40b provision to provide JK to 2.2mil workers is a drop in the bucket of the response to coronavirus. This drop in the bucket feeds, waters and homes 2.2 million people, rather than , in the case of the submarines, representing 50% of the cost of the design and construction of 12 submarines by the French. The penny pinching must stop. Military expenditure must be shifted to social expenditure.I don't believe the cost of our national debt is greater than the cost of the impoverishment of our nation's working class. 10% of military spending should redirected to social spending. This is a demand which applies outside of crisis. During the current crisis we need more social spending, not more bombing platforms.If there is a "war" on coronavirus - if the essential workers are "heroes" then we need to stop imagining that we're also at a war with certain countries in West Asia - notably Iran. Obviously, we wouldn't be messing around sending our ships and aircraft to Gulfs in the middle east if we weren't obsessed with playing deputy sherrif for the United States of America. If Australia is a sovereign nation then we should be able to tell the US 'no'. A brief look at our history shows the ruling class of our country to be incapable of this.The idea of national security extends beyond the military interests of the state. National security should start with the interests of the people of a nation. The interests of the people of Australia are not the interests of the ruling class of Australia. Our interests do not lie in the purchase of F-35 Joint Strike fighter jets or murdering civilians in Afghanistan. Our interests lie in knowing that we have a stable roof over our heads during the pandemic. There cannot be a secure state if there are not secure people who reside under the state. If the people are insecure then why would they support the goals of the state?Please reflect on this in your own time.Refugee Action Collective Car Convoy fines and charges:CICD calls for the 26 $1652 fines for breaking stage 3 restrictions to be waived and the charges levelled against protest organiser Chris Breen to be dropped. The stage 3 restrictions imposed by the state are being enforced arbitrarily to shut down political activity by the people.Sinophobia and coronavirus:----Comments sections of social media - the people are enamoured with USA media,claims of "Wuhan" "CCP" and "China" virus. CICD members, as dedicated anti-imperialists, should push back against these claims. Anti-Chinese sentiment has no place in our analysis of our govts response to the virus. The speculation around the idea that the virus was manufactured and intentionally or unintentionally released are distractions.To conclude this segment I am proud to announce CICD's 'Clown of the week' The Committee for the Present Danger: ChinaThis cold-war era body has been resurrected by alt-right darling Steve Bannonand neo-con Frank Gaffney. This is one of the sources of the anti-Chinatalking points we're hearing from our governments."There is no hope of coexistence with China as long as the Communist Party governs the country. We seek China’s peaceful evolution into a nation that respects the rule of law and individual human rights, instead of threatening its own people, as well as others." (guiding principles) [clown noises throughout] China is a signatory to the covenant of economic human rights, whereas the USA, UK and Australia and the rest of the West are signatories to the covenant of civil and political human rights. The civil and political human rights covenant is good in that anyone can come on 3CR and insult the government over its lack of provision of afforable housing which has produced a homelessness crisis in the "lucky country". The economic covenant is good in that it provides homes. From the above quote we can see that this "independent and non-partisan" think tank which purports to take "no idological point of view" in fact will only rest when the CPC has been removed from power in the PRC. In short, this organisation is a regime-change proponent. War----In this time of global crisis the need for the end to war continues. On the 23rd of March the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a global ceasefire.Continuing war will hinder the health response to the coronavirus and the economic recovery to the same. On the topic of war we turn toSanctions in the time of COVID-19----It is the CICD's position that sanctions are designed to promote the full extent of US foreign policy and on that basis all sanctions should be lifted, forever. During the time of COVID-19 this demand increases in necessity. The death-toll in Iran was 5,391 at the time of writing while the US blocks medical devices and equipment from getting to Iran. US Sanctions have exacerbated the impact of coronavirus on Iran.Sanctions of Venezuela are smashing the state's capacity to respond to coronavirus as oil prices plunge thanks to the US's fracking industry refusing to reduce production - another example of toxic US execptionalism.For the past 9 years the US, EU and a raft of other countries including Australia have imposed and increased the serveity of sanctions on Syria, ostensibly to force Bashar Al-Assad's hand and somehow have him dissolve the government of Syria. The sanctions are aimed at forcing regime change - as they are wherever they are applied. What sanctions actually do is impede aid and harm the populace of Syria. This immiserates the people and causes great social harm. Some of the generated unrest is levelled against the incumbent government, sure, we can see this in the membership of the Free Syrian Army as well as Al Nusra Front and ISIS. We must remember: the enemy of my enemy is not my friend and this applies to everyone. So, Al-Assad's enemies in Syria are not our friends here in Australia or the friends of the United States- they are, in many cases, terrorists who despise the West as well as the Syrian government.For clarity I want to add that Assad is no enemy to the people of Australia. The line that alleged rights violations can be addressed with sanctions is a political lie designed to deceive the naive. Embarrassingly the lie seems to be effective. CICD condemns the sanctions levelled against Syria.---[Presenter signs off]

The Victorian Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events joins Gerard to give us the latest on the decisions that need to be made in Victoria.

If we want to talk to Donny at this time of year we need to go to him, so we did, and we took Robinvale's favourite son, Paul Costa, and yes, of course he brought his guitar! He does a couple of numbers for us including his first #1 and his current album title track.We're also talking to Victorian Minister for Creative Industries, Equality and Mental Health, Martin Foley MP about Luke's 42K for 42K campaign, other support for mental illness in Sunraysia and the grant awarded to Mildura Arts for a brand new creative space!I also took the podcast to footy training to sit down with Richo & whilst Scott wasn't there Ben the Clontarf Academy Regional Manager was and was more than happy to sit down and have a chat.Thanks to Carmel Falvo for the tea, coffee, food and childcare and having us in your beautiful home, next time we'll bring the togs!Become a Patron and help support the podcast: patreon.com/thevalepodcast

Beyond Zero replays a speech by Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio, Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change and Solar Homes at the National Showcase of  Renewable and Clean Energy held annually at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre recently.   

Anthony Albanese says he has no tolerance for inappropriate behaviour in Labor as a Victorian MP looks set to be kicked out over branch-stacking claims. - Αποπέμφθηκε από την κυβέρνηση της Βικτώριας το κορυφαίο στέλεχος του Εργατικού κόμματος, Άντεμ Σόμιουρεκ έπειτα από τις αποκαλύψεις ειδησεογραφικού οργανισμού για πλαστές εγγραφές νέων μελών στο κόμμα και για ανάρμοστα σχόλια του αποπεμφέντος υπουργού.

Victorian Minister for Planning Mr Richard Wynne has refused to extend the planning approval for the Windsor Hotel development.

Jenny Mikakos is the Victorian Minister for Youth Affairs. The Minister spoke to Reporter and Producer Jack Fryer about the Government's recently announced 4-year funding commitment to SYN and the issues facing young people in politics today.

Wednesday 1 August 2018 || On the show with Dean and Will || 3CR studios stand on land falling under the sovereignty of the Kulin Nations, to whose Elders we pay our respects || Alternative news || Professor Tony Walker from the School of Communication at La Trobe University wrote in The Conversation about the rise of populism and macho strongmen and comes on the show to tell us more || Cr Kris Pavlidis, chair of the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria welcomes an announcement by Victorian Minister for Multicultral Affairs Rob Scott earlier this year, that there would be a significant funding boost for interpretation services || Senior lawyer for the Human Rights Law Centre Adrianne Walters tells us about the recent enactment of an abortion rights law in the NT and what is left to be done in securing further rights for women's bodily integrity in the TerritoryNgarrikwujeyinama - Emily WurramaraNative tongue - Mojo Juju

Joined by an assortment of guests including Deputy Labor Leader Tanya Plibersek MP, Victorian Minister for Equality Martin Foley MP, Australian Greens Senator Janet Rice, Victoria’s first Gender and Sexuality Commissioner Ro Allen, as well as […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_danoandmason/p/joy.org.au/danoandmason/wp-content/uploads/sites/329/2018/05/idahobit.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:56 — 50.3MB) The post IDAHOBIT With Dano And Mason appeared first on Dano and Mason.

Gemma Lloyd is Director of Client Engagement and Co-Founder of DCC jobs, Australia’s only job site which pre-screens employers based on their policies and initiatives around supporting women in the workplace. At the time of recording, they had recently won the Victorian Minister of Innovation Diversity Award 2017, #TechDiversity Award Winner - Media Category 2017, and an absolutely mind blowing list of other awards and accolades. Gemma is an amazing example of an female entrepreneur, who after some negative experiences and facing workplace discrimination, wanted to change the way the females were treated in the workforce. She takes us through all the experiences that led up to her starting DCC while giving us an insight in the personal journey she went on in starting this now award winning business. Gemma's story is an inspiring one as I am sure many people listening to this have faced some workplace hardship, worked under horrible bosses, or even worked at a job that didn’t satisfy their passions. We talk about determination, dealing with stress, ways to passively learn, and what it takes to succeed in starting a tech business with no real tech experience.   https://www.dccjobs.com https://twitter.com/gemllo https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-lloyd-8274a48/   

Liam chats with Jenny Mikakos, Minister for Families and Children in the Victorian Government and discuss the Jobs for Families Package and the National Partnership Agreement for Early Education.   Links Jenny Mikakos Website Jenny Mikakos on Twitter Petition - Stop the Kinder Cuts

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:05 Fiona O'Leary and "VaXXed" at the European Parliament We chat to Fiona about the push to have the movie "Vaxxed" removed from a special screening in the European Parliament. Find out if forces of resaon prevail. http://www.todayfm.com http://vakcinainfo.org/2017/02/04/scandal-eu-parliament-banned-the-subject-of-unsafe-vaccines/ 0:35:00 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Kelly Wong Is the recently announced Pig-human hybrid controversial science news, or the latest (and weirdest) superhero? Let's break it down. Read more at ScienceAlert: http://bit.ly/2klNjS4 Overseas produce suppliers are using laser-marked fruit to cut down on unnecessary plastics and replacing stickers on individual produce. We can't wait for this to become popular in Australia! Further reading via The Guardian: http://bit.ly/2iDsS3j 0:39:55 New Complaints Watchdog On The Job To Protect Patients A new watchdog with greater powers to protect patients and crack down on dodgy unregistered health service providers and practitioners has started work. Victorian Minister for Health Jill Hennessy announced the appointment of Karen Cusack as the inaugural Health Complaints Commissioner, with the Health Complaints Act 2016 coming into effect. http://www.premier.vic.gov.au 0:45:20 Maynard's Spooky Action.... We head for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub where special guest Tim Ferguson is on the bill with Maynard. The question of the night, put to our pubbers, "What do you think about people who go behind their doctor's back and seek so-called alternative medicine?" https://www.patreon.com/Maynard Also... "UFO Belief and Religion" Dr Steve Roberts https://www.meetup.com/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub/events/236343128/ Ghosts! Skeptic Zone report http://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-318-23nov2014

Victorian Minister for Sport, John Eren, Matt Finnis and Leigh Montagna take question from the media after the announcement of the Moorabbin Oval redevelopment

St Kilda CEO Matt Finnis is joined by Victorian Minister for Sport John Eren, St Kilda President Peter Summers, Kingston Mayor Tamsin Bearsley and SFNL Vice Chairman Garry Cranny