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Helping hand for volunteers
Safe Work Australia Chair, Mr Tom Phillips AM, today launched a new volunteer assistance package developed by Safe Work Australia in partnership with Volunteering Australia. Cary Pedicini, Volunteering Australia CEO, said Safe Work Australia's new resources will help volunteers better understand the benefits of the new laws. Volunteering Australia will continue to work with Safe Work Australia to ensure volunteers are well protected in the workplace and information is readily available in a ...
Source: Australian Government

Australia helping PNG following the ferry disaster, joint media release, 3 February 2012, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs
The Australia Government has extended full assistance to Papua New Guinea following the sinking yesterday of the MV Rabaul Queen. Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said Australia stands side-by-side with Papua New Guinea at this difficult time. 'Australia is working closely with local organisations, including the Lae ANGAU Memorial Hospital, PNG National Disaster Committee, Salvation Army and PNG Red Cross.'.
Source: Australian Government

DIAC Newsroom ? Media_releases ? Immigration visits Port Pirie
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) officers will visit Port Pirie on February 23 to provide businesses and overseas workers with information on employer-sponsored visa options. Two South Australian regional outreach officers will be available for individual appointments with regional employers and employees to answer a range of questions about skilled migration. Individual appointments will be available at Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North, 85 Ellen Street, Port ...
Source: Australian Government

Media release - Abbott Backflips on Tax Cuts Again
Minister for Finance and Deregulation. we will have tax cuts in our first term.''. Tony Abbott says tax cuts are only in prospect, Mr Hockey says they will happen and Ms Bishop says they are only an aim.
Source: Australian Government

Black Salve in treating cancer
TGA warns consumers about the use of Black Salve in treating cancer. The TGA is not aware of any credible, scientific evidence which shows that Black Salve is effective in treating cancer. Black Salve is being sold to Australian patients and consumers as an 'alternative treatment' for cancer, including skin cancer.
Source: Australian Government

Bathurst water treatment upgrade to save 192 million litres a year - media release 3 February 2012
Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water. A $1.3 million upgrade to the Bathurst Water Filtration Plant will save up to 192 million litres of drinking water each year, significantly improving Bathurst's long-term water security. Saving this water will reduce the need for water from the Macquarie River to be used for town water supply.
Source: Australian Government

Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) breast implants - TGA update
PIP breast implants were available in Australia between 1998 and April 2010. The TGA also requested the Australian sponsor of PIP breast implants to contact surgeons directly who purchased PIP breast implants, informing them of the market recall and reminding surgeons of the need for follow-up of patients implanted with this product. All breast implants carry the risk of rupture.
Source: Australian Government

Learner Drivers?Take Advantage of a Free Driving Lesson
With 279 young people aged between 17 and 25 killed on Australia's roads last year, the Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport has called on parents and learner drivers to think about having a keys2drive lesson. Keys2drive provides free driving lessons to learner drivers by accredited driving instructors and with the participation of parents. Ms King said every parent with a child learning to drive should take the time to have a keys2drive lesson with that child.
Source: Australian Government

CEO Sought for First National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
A global search is underway for the first CEO of the new independent National Heavy Vehicle Regulator based in Queensland. The head of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will establish national operating systems and procedures for the heavy vehicle sector and ensure compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law. COAG has agreed to a start date of 1 January 2013 for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Source: Australian Government

Department of Health &Ageing - $11 million investment in new Victorian medical school
THE HON TANYA PLIBERSEK MP. Ms Plibersek said the Gillard Government had invested $11.2 million to construct the school, which will support the education, training and clinical placement of up to 80 medical students from the university. 'The new school further strengthens Notre Dame's presence in Victoria and will make a valuable contribution to the medical needs of the local community.
Source: Australian Government