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THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has expressed support for an independent review of Medicare non-compliance and has urged the Australian Government to offer more assistance for general practice care in the upcoming May Budget.

The review was conducted by Dr Pradeep Philip and found that leakage in the Medicare system is mainly due to non-compliance errors caused by the complex system, rather than deliberate fraud.

RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins welcomed the report's findings, which cleared GPs of any allegations of Medicare rorting.

She said that GPs are struggling with a fiendishly complex Medicare Benefits Schedule and that an educative, rather than a punitive approach from the Health Department, would be more beneficial.

The RACGP is committed to working with the government to simplify the system and provide more support for general practice care.

09 April 2023

TRADEMUTT ADOPTS FOUR DAY WORKING WEEK

TRADEMUTT, Australia’s leading social enterprise workwear company, has shifted its five-day work schedule to four days to promote better work-life balance.

The change in schedule aims to show that reducing working hours per week can still maintain the required output and increase productivity, lessening stress and increasing profitability.

TradeMutt's founders, Daniel Allen and Edward Ross, encourage business owners across Australia to implement a four-day workweek and discuss with their staff how they can support this change.

Ross also highlighted that mental health and wellbeing should be prioritized as it can lead to more effective business operations.

The company is committed to supporting the mental health of blue-collar workers and donates 50% of its profits to This Is A Conversation Starter (TIACS), a free and confidential mental health support service.

TradeMutt designs eye-catching, colorful shirts to encourage conversations about mental health, already being worn by several well-known companies.

09 April 2023

AUTISM GROUP ADVOCATES NAME CHANGE

AUTISM Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is advocating for a change in wording from World Autism Awareness Day to World Autism Understanding Day.

Considering this globally recognized day, Aspect consulted with the Autistic community to find out what they would most like others to know about Autism.

The overwhelming response was that no two Autistic people are the same, and Autism may not be what people think it is. Jacqui Borland, CEO of Aspect, supports this change in language as it can help educate the wider public, creating a more inclusive environment.

Borland encourages people to ask Autistic individuals about their experiences with Autism and offer support and resources.

Building a more inclusive environment is the responsibility of all, and a shift in language and response to disclosures can be a positive step towards this goal.

07 April 2023

TENANTED INDUSTRIAL FACILTY SOLD FOR $16M

A TENANTED industrial facility at Wetherill Park in Western Sydney has sold to an owner occupier for more than $16M.

Spanning 5,715sqm the freestanding site at 8 Kellaway Place is amongst limited supple of built form facilities in Western Sydney and includes two separate units of 1,507sqm and 2,135sqm for a combined 3,642sqm full height concrete warehouse with access via two roller shutter doors.

Janet Joljian and Elijah Shakir from CBRE managed the sale of the facility via private treaty.

“The property consists of an industrial freestanding site split into two tenancies, ultimately providing an opportunity to occupy or re-position upon lease expiry,” said Joljian.

The site is currently occupied by Swedish paints and performance coatings company, Akzo Nobel, with a lease term set to expire in October 2023 and a Dangerous Goods license.

The lease brings in a passing rental of $515,000 net per annum, with the sale price reflecting a 3.31% yield with a pending lease expiry.

“The purchaser was attracted to the building due to the ability to occupy one tenancy and receive uplift in rental within the other tenancy,” concluded Jolijian.

The site is zoned IN1 General Industrial, with crane rails, gantry cranes and High power supply in the tight market of the core industrial precinct of Wetherill Park, offering the new owner corporate headquarter appeal.

Recent activity in Sydney’s industrial market has seen Vaughan Constructions appointed to deliver Hale and LaSalle Investment Management’s ramp-up industrial facility at Matraville, in one of Australia’s first large-scale multi-level warehouse developments.

With the NSW capital seeing industrial vacancies fall by 31% in 2022, reaching a country low for availability at just 89,129sqm, leading prime rents to grow by grew 12% over Q4 2022 and 29% over the year.

- Australian Property Journal.

06 April 2023

TIK TOC BANNED AS PREMIER DELETES HIS ACCOUNT

THE NSW Government has moved to prevent the installation of the TikTok application and remove existing instances of it on government-issued devices, following advice from the Commonwealth Government.

As part of this, the NSW Premier will discontinue the use of TikTok and delete the account.

On April 4, 2023, the Commonwealth Attorney-General announced amendments to the Commonwealth Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) that allow the Secretary of the Attorney-General’s Department to issue mandatory directions to government entities that require them to address security risks to the Commonwealth.

As part of this change to the PSPF, a direction has been issued to prevent Federal Government entities from accessing and installing the TikTok application on government-issued devices.

Cyber Security NSW will work across the NSW public sector to lead a strategic implementation of the ban on government-issued devices in line with advice from the Commonwealth.

This ban will prevent NSW Government clusters and agencies from accessing and installing the TikTok application on government-issued devices.

In particular cases where there is a need for TikTok for 'legitimate business reasons’ – such as for public health and safety messaging – agencies must first complete a risk assessment in consultation with the respective Chief Information Security Officer and the Chief Cyber Security Officer.

Cyber Security NSW will provide more detailed advice on related security risk mitigations to NSW Government clusters and agencies.

NSW Premier Chris Minns said: “I have asked for Cyber Security NSW to issue advice to NSW Government employees, to implement this change as soon as possible. “I will no longer be using TikTok.

“There will be cases where apps such as TikTok are needed for communication to the community – for example public health and safety messaging. The NSW Government will be implementing mitigations to ensure that the security risk of this use is managed appropriately.”

05 April 2023

WHEN THAT SONG GETS STUCK IN YOUR HEAD

DO you ever find yourself with a song stuck in your head, even if you don't particularly like it or know where it came from? You may have an earworm, a catchy piece of music that plays involuntarily in your mind.

Earworms are quite common, with some studies suggesting that up to 98% of people experience them.

New research published in the journal Music & Science suggests that repetition is the key factor that causes earworms.

The study's author, Professor Emery Schubert, explains that the chorus of a song is usually the most repeated section, which is why it often becomes an earworm.

However, repetition alone is not enough; familiarity and recency of the music, as well as being in a relaxed and low-attentional state, are also necessary preconditions.

While some people may find earworms enjoyable, they can be a problem if the music is not liked. To get rid of an earworm, one can try finishing the music, consciously thinking of another song, or avoiding triggers like lyrics or memories associated with the music.

Earworms provide insights into how we organize and recall material, and further research is needed to understand their nature and their implications for cognition and memory.

05 April 2023

SOCIAL CASINOS ARE GROWING

THE Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a report on social casinos, offering insights into consumer behavior and industry trends in this rapidly growing market.

Social casinos offer online casino-style games without real money wagering, but users can make in-game purchases. Australia ranked in the top five markets by consumer spend in H1 2022, with global revenue expected to grow by 5% per annum until 2025.

Research shows that social casino game players tend to be older, with slots being the most popular game. These games are not regulated under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 as they do not involve cashing out winnings.

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NO FRAUD: GPs JUST STRUGGLE WITH MEDICARE

TRADEMUTT ADOPTS FOUR DAY WORKING WEEK

AUTISM GROUP ADVOCATES NAME CHANGE

TENANTED INDUSTRIAL FACILTY SOLD FOR $16M

TIK TOC BANNED AS PREMIER DELETES HIS ACCOUNT

WHEN THAT SONG GETS STUCK IN YOUR HEAD

SOCIAL CASINOS ARE GROWING

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