What they don't understand is how widely devastating will be the impact of this decision to do nothing. The point of an anti-corruption commission is to establish and maintain public confidence in accountability, which has instead been shattered.

Guarantee there is serious musing in the government about going early to the polls, to catch Dutton with his pants not just down but in another room being worn by someone else

A few weeks ago, I had another lumbar puncture (LP).  It was the 4th or 5th one I'd had over the past year or so, performed to sample my cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The #CSF was analysed mainly for research purposes and was tested in a number of separate research laboratories

Manipulating an ex-partner financially online could soon lead to bans as more than 20 businesses move to update their terms and conditions in a pledge to better support victim-survivors. ab.co/4cxla1g

Whistleblowers make Australia a better place. But the SA Court of Appeal's judgment in the prosecution of Richard D Boyle underscores the shortcomings in Australia's whistleblowing framework & the need for urgent reform. Our Human Rights Law Centre statement hrlc.org.au/news/2024/06/2…

In things you didn't expect today, the Labor federal government has appointed former Liberal MP Matt Kean as chair of the Climate Change Authority Kean quit NSW parliament only days ago

#UQ's Queensland Aphasia Research Centre & Metro North Health have been awarded the 2024 Queensland Health Excellence Award for Embracing Research and Innovation, for the implementation of the CHAT program in the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service 👏 #Health

Did you know that dementia is also a disability & therefore People living with dementia have recognition and access to the CRPD? 2 sources: alzint.org/resource/acces…

The Melanoma Institute Australia team had a very busy day in Canberra today meeting with many politicians & other staff. We even received a shout out during question time. We remain resolute & committed to our goal to reach zero deaths from melanoma & indeed all cancers! Sydney Local Health District University of Sydney

“It’s a Postcode Lottery”: How Do People Affected by Dementia in Wales Experience Their Diagnosis and Post-Diagnostic Support, and How May These Be Improved? by Dr Jen DSDC Cymru/Wales RT DEEP UK mdpi.com/2811880 #mdpiijerph via IJERPH Really important and timely

My next #MRI #brain #scan looking for #recurrence of my #glioblastoma (&/ or #treatment effects) is very soon. I’m getting more anxious now as it gets closer (“scanxiety”). Scanxiety describes the #stress, #worry & #fear some people (especially #cancer patients) may feel around

'Isolation is the enemy' as people  with dementia withdraw socially irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4142…

On 17th October 2024 we are holding an event with a difference… #AScarfForLewy We are hosting an event at Central Hall in Central Buildings (M1 1JQ) to raise awareness of Lewy body dementia, the second most common type of dementia in older people. lewybody.org/a-scarf-for-le…

Having been an advisor to the UK Conservative Govt, could that "suppository of all wisdom" Tony Abbott perhaps now visit the USA and help Trump lose that election too?! 🤔 #UKElection2024

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Even when Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders report hearing loss themselves, many aren't being referred for follow-up care. That's according to new research by #UQ's PhD candidate Alice Pender. Listen now via ABC Radio National's Health Report 🎧 hhttps://bit.ly/4cV9C8d

This painting is from a series of over 3,000 drawings and paintings on paper made between 1975-1977 by Aboriginal children from across Australia. 🎨: Ink on paper, Janelle Roberts, Woodenbong Central School, NSW. #NAIDOC #NationalNAIDOCWeek #AboriginalArt #IndigenousArt

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