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simplify the outline in section 43 of the NBN Co Act; remove the legislative preconditions required for privatisation of NBN Co from sections 47 to 75 and section 77 to 85 of the NBN Co Act, and make ...

Recommendations for strengthened and standardised civics education for Australian students have been made by the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters in its report, From Classroom to ...

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1Australian Financial Complaints Authority - 001: Answers to questions on notice asked by Senator Dean Smith at a public hearing on 28 January 2025 in Canberra. (received 31 January 2025) ...

5.1The committee notes that scams are a significant concern for Australian consumers and small businesses, causing financial harm and distress. Concerningly, scams are becoming increasingly ...

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This paper sets out the remuneration system for Commonwealth departmental secretaries, which came into effect in 2012. The paper also outlines arrangements for parliamentary department secretaries, ...

1.83The committee recommends that the government considers amending paragraph 58 of the Explanatory Memorandum to clarify that the purpose of the remote access power is to enable the Office of the ...

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