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Farming Group Says One-Third of Growers Ready to Leave the Sector
AUSVEG has also acknowledge the long term problems facing the farming sector are beyond the control of Coles, Woolworths.
Farmers Struggling to Keep Up With ‘Constantly’ Changing Environmental Laws: Peak Body
‘Across the board, we see so much cost to compliance and regulation, not only in Australia but overseas and stuff we export as well,’ said a peak body.
When Does Military Expertise Expire? Parliament Considers Bill to Protect Defence Secrets
‘There will be different timeframes for different types of job families that we have the exemptions for,’ said a Defence Department official.
Climate Department Concedes Difficulty in Measuring Long Term ‘Health Risks’ From Climate Change
A Senate Committee is investigating how lawmakers could mitigate ‘climate change health risks’ from future mining projects.
Inquiry Ponders How Government Can Legislate Against Climate Change Health Risks
The government is hearing testimony on whether to require lawmakers to consider the ‘health and wellbeing of children in Australia’ when approving mines.
