Clive Palmer s sidekick in the United Australia Party last month sparked outrage when he bombarded Australians with a message warning against Covid vaccines.
Industry groups push for a swift vote on the IR omnibus bill
Senator Pauline Hanson. Source: AAP Image/Lukas Coch.
Leading industry groups are urging senate crossbenchers to support the IR omnibus bill to ensure parliament can pass the suite of reforms before the week’s end.
Chief executives from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Australian Industry Group, the Business Council of Australia and seven peak associations across the retail, hospitality, construction, mining and farming industries all signed the joint statement, which was made public on Monday.
“There is no valid reason why the Bill should be delayed,” they said.
Less guesswork for IVF
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A new website allows prospective parents to see the success rates of all 85 accredited IVF clinics across Australia, making comparisons between clinics easier and more transparent.
The
YourIVFSuccess website – launched on Monday by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt and South Australian Senator Stirling Griff – provides independent and impartial information about the clinics and their treatment success.
The website has been developed by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Statistics Unit (NPESU) at UNSW Sydney and is funded by the Federal Government. It includes a new online tool called the IVF Patient Estimator that allows couples to predict their chances of successfully having a baby based on their individual characteristics.