WA government preparing to abandon its emissions reduction targets
By Cason Ho

The WA government is preparing to walk away from its own greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and dramatically reshape how the state addresses climate change, the ABC can reveal.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/wa-government-abandon-interim-zero-emissions-reduction-targets/106632260

#Decarbonisation #ClimateChange #GreenhouseGases #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GovernmentPolicy #CasonHo

WA government preparing to abandon its emissions reduction targets

The WA government is preparing to walk away from its own greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and dramatically reshape how the state addresses climate change, the ABC can reveal.

The treasurer's reality check on Anthony Albanese's bold childcare plan
By Stephanie Borys

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has previously committed to delivering universal child care, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers has highlighted concerns about the cost.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/jim-chalmers-lowers-albanese-childcare-reform-expectations/106640188

#Children #Education #FederalGovernment #Budget #GovernmentPolicy #StephanieBorys

The treasurer's reality check on Anthony Albanese's bold childcare plan

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has previously committed to delivering universal child care, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers has highlighted concerns about the cost. 

Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy, defence and critical minerals
By Stephen Dziedzic

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart Takaichi Sanae agreed to bolster cooperation on energy, defence and critical minerals, while warning against economic coercion.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/australia-japan-sign-agreements-energy-defence-critical-minerals/106638864

#ForeignAffairs #GovernmentPolicy #FederalGovernment #EnergyIndustry #OilandGas #StephenDziedzic

Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy, defence and critical minerals

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart Takaichi Sanae agreed to bolster cooperation on energy, defence and critical minerals, while warning against economic coercion.

Worker shortage sees people struggle in 'most extreme form of homelessness'
By Tamara Clark

Victoria needs almost five times as many outreach field workers to support people who are sleeping rough, according to a study by the Council to Homeless Persons.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/shortage-of-workers-to-help-homeless-in-victoria-report-finds/106635834

#Homelessness #GovernmentPolicy #Poverty #Charities #CommunityOrganisations #HousingPolicy #TamaraClark

Victoria has 20 per cent of staff needed to help rough sleepers, report finds

Victoria needs almost five times as many outreach field workers to support people who are sleeping rough, according to a study by the Council to Homeless Persons.

Ministers Assert Control Over Pension Fund Investments

New UK law may force pension funds to invest more money in British companies. This could change how your pension money is invested and affect UK businesses.

#PensionInvestment, #UKEconomy, #FinancialNews, #GovernmentPolicy, #InvestmentStrategy

https://newsletter.tf/uk-pension-funds-invest-uk-companies-law/

UK Pension Funds May Have to Invest in UK Companies

New UK law may force pension funds to invest more money in British companies. This could change how your pension money is invested and affect UK businesses.

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The UK government is considering new rules that could make pension funds invest at least 10% of their money in UK companies. This is a significant change from current voluntary agreements.

#PensionInvestment, #UKEconomy, #FinancialNews, #GovernmentPolicy, #InvestmentStrategy
https://newsletter.tf/uk-pension-funds-invest-uk-companies-law/

UK Pension Funds May Have to Invest in UK Companies

New UK law may force pension funds to invest more money in British companies. This could change how your pension money is invested and affect UK businesses.

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'Children have ended up on main roads', SA childcare regulator says
By Stephanie Richards

South Australia’s childcare centre watchdog says children have injured themselves or "ended up on main roads" due to poor supervision and that one in five services in the state do not meet national quality standards.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-01/childcare-regulator-benn-gramola-national-quality-standards/106615640

#ChildCare #ParentingChildren #EarlyChildhoodEducationandCareServices #GovernmentPolicy #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StephanieRichards

'Children have ended up on main roads', SA childcare regulator says

South Australia’s childcare centre watchdog says children have injured themselves or "ended up on main roads" due to poor supervision and that one in five services in the state do not meet national quality standards.

How Ontario's new HST rebate will actually work for homebuyers
Last month, the Ontario government announced plans to remove the Harmonized Sales Tax on new homes for one year, touting it as a measure that would “help families realize the dream of homeownership” and spur more home construction. But how will it actually work? CBC's Talia Ricci breaks down everything homebuyers need to know.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7180603?cmp=rss
Federal government plans to ban crypto ATMs to stop scammers from defrauding Canadians
The federal government announced it’s planning to ban crypto ATMs in order to protect Canadians from scammers using the machines to defraud victims.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/canada-crypto-atm-ban-scammers-9.7180642?cmp=rss
Federal government plans to ban crypto ATMs to stop scammers from defrauding Canadians
The federal government announced it’s planning to ban crypto ATMs in order to protect Canadians from scammers using the machines to defraud victims.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/canada-crypto-atm-ban-scammers-9.7180642?cmp=rss