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Tobacco tax hiked to stamp out vaping and smoking

The federal government will increase the tax on tobacco to bring in an extra $3.3 billion over the next four years as it rolls out measures to crack down on …

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Governor-General of Australia commemorates ANZACs and strengthens ties with Greece on historic visit

The Australian Embassy in Greece posted an announcement and images of the arrival of the Governor-General of Australia, David Hurley AC DSC, and Mrs. Linda Hurley in Athens. In Greece, …

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Breaking Barriers: 23-Year-Old Conquers Cyber Security Challenge and Emerges Victorious with Essay on Securing Small to Medium Businesses

Marcus Stavrakis has won this year’s Young Actuaries’ Public Policy Essay Competition with an entry detailing a solution to the cyber security crisis, an idea he will now be allowed …

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Masterchef host Jock Zonfrillo dead at 46

MasterChef host and award-winning chef Jock Zonfrillo has died suddenly aged 46. The TV presenter’s family described him as an irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son and friend after his death …

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Victorian coalition MPs to be granted free voice vote

Victorian coalition MPs will be free to openly support or oppose the Indigenous voice to federal parliament after shadow cabinet agreed to a non-binding vote. Shadow cabinet discussed whether to …

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PM backs ‘right kind of migration’ in system overhaul

Australia’s population will be smaller than predicted by the former federal government with proposed changes to attract “the right kind of migration”, the prime minister says. Anthony Albanese has been …

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Boost to health measures agreed at national cabinet

National cabinet has agreed to a suite of health measures in an effort to make medical services more accessible. State and territory leaders met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in …

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Migration system overhaul to entice long-term residents

Australia is overhauling its migration system relying on temporary workers by going back to its roots to encourage permanent residency. About two million people in Australia are on temporary visas …

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Cosgrove called in to fill role as governor-general visits Greece

He may have been out of the job as governor-general for four years, but Sir Peter Cosgrove is set to return for a brief stint at his old stomping ground …

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Marina Antonellis one of ten finalists in Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 Awards

Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 Awards has nominated 26-year-old Marina Antonellis as one of ten finalists in the Tax Law category. The awards program has been recognising young lawyers for …

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