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2 months ago | 
media.oxfam.org.au | Lucy Brown
As pause in hostilities allows aid to flow in, agencies call for accountability and for same cycles of neglect and impunity not to be repeated A new survey of 35 aid agencies working in Gaza found that Israel failed to improve humanitarian access over the last year, despite a ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) demanding immediate action to protect Palestinians in Gaza from acts of genocide and risk of irreparable harm to their rights.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
media.oxfam.org.au | Lucy Brown
New poll shows millionaires deeply concerned about impact of extreme wealth as more than 370 millionaires and billionaires sign open letter to world leaders at Davos demanding they draw the line and tax the super richAs the global elite gather in Davos this week for the annual World Economic Forum, a new poll reveals that 63 percent of millionaires around the world think the influence of the super rich on the Trump presidency is a threat to global stability.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
media.oxfam.org.au | Lucy Brown
Australia’s 47 billionaires take home on average $67,000 an hour, over 1300 times more than the average Australian, new Oxfam analysis reveals, as the anti-poverty organisation calls for the major parties to tax the fortunes of the super-rich to tackle rampant inequality. Data crunching also revealed that in 2024 Australian billionaire wealth rose by more than 8% or $28 billion, at a staggering rate of $3.2 million per hour.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
mondaq.com | Lucy Brown
In the UK, WhatsApp is used today by nearly 40 million users,including for business purposes. The app has become a householdname, and with its various tools for communication, photo sharing,and planning, it's easy to see why. WhatsApp's owning company Meta, have made great attempts toemphasise the security of the application, emphasising theend-to-end encryption offered by the app. Due to this addedsecurity, many users feel free to use the app with confidence,including in a business setting.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Lucy Brown
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The Worker Protection Act 2024 increases employers' duty to prevent sexual harassment at workplace events, including Christmas parties. Employers must take proactive steps—risk assessments, clear policies, staff training, and post-event follow-ups—to ensure safe, inclusive celebrations.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
pubs.rsc.org | Byron W. Blomquist |Lucy Brown |Matthew Jones |Ryan Pound
Iodine Speciation in Snow during the MOSAiC Expedition and its Implications for Arctic Iodine Emissions
Photochemical release of iodine from snow has been suggested as a source of reactive iodine to the Arctic atmosphere, however understanding of the underlying mechanism and potential source strength is hindered by a lack of measurements of iodine concentration and speciation in snow. Moreover, the origin of snow iodine is also unknown.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
phys.org | Lucy Brown
Climate disasters are costing the Pacific eight times more than they did a decade ago The number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific increased 700% on average in the last decade, compared to the previous decade, according to new analysis by Oxfam Australia released as COP29 climate negotiations begin today in Baku. Oxfam Australia reviewed the last 20 years of climate-induced disasters in the Pacific, uncovering data that shows the economic and human impacts of climate...
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Lucy Brown
Employers need to understand the menopause and how they can
support their employees. Attitudes and approaches to menopause are
certainly shifting in the right direction. Where discussing the
menopause once seemed taboo, there are now moves to open up the
conversation and ensure that those experiencing symptoms are
properly supported and protected. We have set out some answers to
the frequently asked questions that employers ask when considering
how to support a menopausal employee.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Lucy Brown
Today is World Mental Health Day, and the focus this year is
mental health at work. Mind estimates that 1 in 4 people have
mental health problems, but that most do not receive the help that
they need. For many, this creates a barrier to engaging and
thriving in the workplace, whereas a safe and healthy working
environment can help to support and protect those experiencing
mental health conditions.
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Oct 13, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Lucy Brown
Today, 10 October 2024, the Government has unveiled their
long-awaited Employment Rights Bill, fulfilling their election
manifesto pledge to introduce major reform to workers' rights
within 100 days of government. The bill is 158 pages long and
introduces 28 individual employment reforms estimated to provide
more rights to nine million workers.
Employees and businesses alike have been awaiting confirmation
on what changes have been proposed, and what this will mean for
individuals.
