Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Consultation paper – ATO Vulnerability Framework
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Provide your feedback We are seeking your feedback on the draft ATO Vulnerability Framework (the Framework). If you are experiencing vulnerability and need support now, visit our Personal crisis support page for more information. To submit your feedback: ATO Vulnerability Framework Use the links below to view the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Public country-by-country (CBC) reporting
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin WARNING! Public CBC reporting and country-by-country (CBC) reporting are different measures. For information about CBC reporting, go to Country-by-country reporting What is Public CBC reporting Public country-by-country (CBC) reporting is a regime (the regime) that requires certain large multinational enterprises to publish selected tax information to the public. This […]
MIL-OSI Australia: United in art as Mexico meets Bendigo in a striking new exhibition
Source: New South Wales Ministerial News A new Artists on View exhibition will offer the local community and visiting art lovers a glimpse into contemporary Mexican artists in a group show of eclectic styles and contrasting approaches. United Artists of Mexico and Bendigo (Artistas Unidos de México y Bendigo) showcases works by contemporary Mexican artists […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Household spending subdued in May, but consumers show signs of life with restaurant, recreation spending uplift – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Households using money saved from energy rebates, lower petrol prices, and interest rate cuts to treat themselves. https://youtu.be/obtoCYYhE4Q?si=aLwclsdKp-L9zzA1 The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose just 0.5 per cent in May. However signs are emerging that consumers are starting to loosen the purse strings for small luxuries thanks to […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Allianz’ proposed acquisition of RAA Insurance not opposed
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC will not oppose Allianz Australia Insurance Limited’s proposed acquisition of the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia’s personal insurance business (RAAI). Allianz and RAAI both supply home and contents insurance and motor insurance products in South Australia. “Our investigation focused on the closeness of competition between RAAI […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Greater Bendigo community thanked for shaping the proposed Council Plan 2025-2029 and Annual Budget
Source: New South Wales Ministerial News Council extends its sincere thanks to the local community for their valuable input on two key milestone documents, the proposed Council Plan Mir wimbul 2025–2029 and the Budget 2025/2026. Shaped by community priorities through extensive public engagement, these documents will be considered for adoption at the next Council Meeting […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Jayco in Court over ‘off road’ caravan advertisements
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd (Jayco), Australia’s largest caravan and recreational vehicle manufacturer, for making allegedly misleading representations when advertising certain models of its RVs in ‘off road’ conditions. The ACCC alleges that since January 2020, Jayco engaged in misleading […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Four people charged with aggravated assault and firearms related offences
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Four people charged with aggravated assault and firearms related offences Thursday, 12 June 2025 – 9:02 am. As part of an ongoing investigation following a disturbance between people known to each other on 7 June at Gagebrook, police conducted several searches yesterday and charged four people. During coordinated searches […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ – 11 sunscreens sold in New Zealand didn’t meet SPF claims, as revealed by an Australian test
Source: Consumer NZ Australian consumer group Choice’s test of household sunscreens has shown 16 out of 20 tested sunscreens didn’t meet their SPF claims. These include products sold in New Zealand, including Banana Boat, Nivea and Neutrogena sunscreens. Consumer NZ research and test writer Belinda Castles says consumers expect sunscreens to protect them. […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Public country-by-country (CBC) registration form
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Who can register for Public CBC reporting All Public country-by-country (CBC) reporting parent entities (whether located overseas or in Australia) can register with the ATO. Registration allows for more efficient interactions with us, including: nominating an authorised representative for your entity providing your Public CBC report to us requesting […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Member contributions statement
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin What is a MCS The member contributions statement (MCS) is an annual statement used for the 2017–18 and prior years to report: contributions you received for each member during the financial year the balance and other attributes of the account they held in the fund. The MCS for […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Criminal damage – Wadeye
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Police are calling for information after three separate incidents occurred in Wadeye on Sunday. Around 3:50pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a male entered the Wadeye clinic yard and allegedly used a rock to smash the windows and side mirrors to two government vehicles […]
MIL-Evening Report: Goodbye to all that? Rethinking Australia’s alliance with Trump’s America
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Beeson, Adjunct professor, Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney Even the most ardent supporters of the alliance with the United States – the notional foundation of Australian security for more than 70 years – must be having some misgivings about the second coming of Donald […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Crash at Middleton
Source: New South Wales – News Police are investigating a three-car crash that occurred at Middleton overnight after one of the vehicles allegedly failed to stop for police. A white Holden Commodore sedan was detected travelling at the extreme speed of 146 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Port Elliot Road, Middleton at 9pm […]
MIL-Evening Report: A reversal in US climate policy will send renewables investors packing – and Australia can reap the benefits
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christian Downie, Professor, Australian National University President Donald Trump is trying to unravel the signature climate policy of his predecessor Joe Biden, the Inflation Reduction Act, as part of a sweeping bid to dismantle the United States’ climate ambition. The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, is a […]
MIL-Evening Report: Extreme weather could send milk prices soaring, deepening challenges for the dairy industry
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milena Bojovic, Lecturer, Sustainability and Environment, University of Technology Sydney Australia’s dairy industry is in the middle of a crisis, fuelled by an almost perfect storm of challenges. Climate change and extreme weather have been battering farmlands and impacting animal productivity, creating mounting financial strains and mental […]
MIL-Evening Report: Medical scans are big business and investors are circling. Here are 3 reasons to be concerned
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sean Docking, Research Fellow, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University wedmoments.stock/Shutterstock Timely access to high-quality medical imaging can be lifesaving and life-altering. Radiology can confirm a fractured bone, give us an early glimpse of our baby or detect cancer. But behind the x-ray, ultrasound, […]
MIL-OSI: Australian Online Casinos to Keep an Eye On – New Report Revealed by All iGaming!
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the online gambling scene in Australia evolves, All iGaming is at the forefront, helping players navigate the fast-changing landscape of online casinos. Whether you’re diving into real money online casinos Australia or trying your luck with online pokies Australia, our expert insights […]
MIL-OSI USA: PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Barragán, Rep. Gomez, Sen. Schiff Lead Bicameral Effort Demanding President Trump Withdraw National Guard and Marines from LA
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) For Immediate Release Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov Date: June 11, 2025 Rep. Barragán, Rep. Gomez, Sen. Schiff Lead Bicameral Effort Demanding President Trump Withdraw National Guard and Marines from LA Lawmakers say Trump’s deployment of troops is plainly unlawful and violates constitutional limits WASHINGTON, DC […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Exciting new future for leisure unveiled
Source: Scotland – City of Perth The updated proposals include two exciting options for the new PH2O facility at Thimblerow in Perth city centre — both of which include flumes and enhanced leisure water features. These options respond directly to the instruction of Councillors to explore leisure water provision at the site, while still being affordable […]