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Hey People, I have two houses in Canberra. The new one was bought 13 years ago as an investment. I had leased the residence ten years ago and dealt with over five tenants. The experience had been satisfactory in most cases, except the latest one. The current tenant has made my life hell. I understand that the condition is not in our favour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the situation is the same for me. I have been suffering from losses and was still ready to negotiate rent reduction. However, my tenant has been stubborn and has not been paying any rent for the past four months. As a landlord, I cannot evict him or get an order of termination of the lease agreement until 22 October. However, it is affecting me financially. I have decided to visit the Conflict Resolution Service so that the dispute can be resolved. The service is available for free during the moratorium and they have been helping us to negotiate. I am hopeful that we will soon resolve the issue and sign a new agree...

 The Morrison government has asked the human rights committee of the United Nations to dismiss a landmark claim by a group of Torres Strait Islanders from low-lying islands off the northern coast of Australia that climate change is having an impact on their human rights, according to lawyers for the complainants. The complaint, lodged just over 12 months ago, argued the Morrison government had failed to take adequate action to reduce emissions or pursue proper adaptation measures on the islands and, as a consequence, had failed fundamental human rights obligations to Torres Strait Islander people. Read more:  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/14/australia-asks-un-to-dismiss-torres-strait-islanders-claim-climate-change-affects-their-human-rights

 Australia is not “at the back of the queue” for a coronavirus vaccine, former chief medical officer Brendan Murphy says. A committee investigating the COVID-19 response on Friday was told the Federal Government could make an announcement in coming weeks. Department of Health secretary Dr Murphy said Australia had made a “non-binding” commitment to be part of a COVAX initiative, a movement to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines for every country. When asked why Australia was yet to contribute financially to COVAX, Dr Murphy said it was being considered. “We have been closely following all of the vaccine developments, we are actively discussing with all of the so far successful candidates, we are not at the back of the queue,” Dr Murphy said. Read more:  https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/australia-well-in-front-of-vaccine-queue/news-story/5eb1e1f9da627dd5067c744d1eb0b942

 The government's latest economic update shows Australia going from a $5 billion surplus to $86 billion in deficit. The coronavirus pandemic alone knocked $33 billion off budget revenues last financial year, and another $56 billion is projected for this fiscal year. But the cost of the emergency measures is even higher: $58 billion last financial year and $118 billion this fiscal year. The result? A $90 billion budget deterioration in 2019-20 followed by a $190 billion decline in 2020-21, totalling almost $300 billion in debt, that will need to be repaid. Read more:  https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/business-law/australias-coronavirus-bill-who-does-government-owe-money

 The government's latest economic update shows Australia going from a $5 billion surplus to $86 billion in deficit. The coronavirus pandemic alone knocked $33 billion off budget revenues last financial year, and another $56 billion is projected for this fiscal year. But the cost of the emergency measures is even higher: $58 billion last financial year and $118 billion this fiscal year. The result? A $90 billion budget deterioration in 2019-20 followed by a $190 billion decline in 2020-21, totalling almost $300 billion in debt, that will need to be repaid. The Treasurer described the numbers as "eye-watering", and it could take decades for Australia to clear and younger generations could be saddled with financial hardship as a result. Numbers aside, exactly who does Australia now owe money to, and what does this mean for future generations? Read more:  https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/business-law/australias-coronavirus-bill-who-does-government-owe-money

 The Morrison government has asked the human rights committee of the United Nations to dismiss a landmark claim by a group of Torres Strait Islanders from low-lying islands off the northern coast of Australia that climate change is having an impact on their human rights, according to lawyers for the complainants. The complaint, lodged just over 12 months ago, argued the Morrison government had failed to take adequate action to reduce emissions or pursue proper adaptation measures on the islands and, as a consequence, had failed fundamental human rights obligations to Torres Strait Islander people. Read more:  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/14/australia-asks-un-to-dismiss-torres-strait-islanders-claim-climate-change-affects-their-human-rights

 The federal government acted with “self-congratulation” and “hubris” by not learning lessons and not preparing Victoria for its devastating outbreak of coronavirus in aged care, a royal commission has heard. The counsel assisting the commission, Peter Rozen QC, delivered the strong criticism in his closing remarks to a week of emergency hearings, called to examine how the coronavirus pandemic entered Australia’s nursing homes. Read more:  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/13/australian-government-acted-with-hubris-before-victorias-aged-care-outbreak-inquiry-told

 Australia is not “at the back of the queue” for a coronavirus vaccine, former chief medical officer Brendan Murphy says. A committee investigating the COVID-19 response on Friday was told the Federal Government could make an announcement in coming weeks. Department of Health secretary Dr Murphy said Australia had made a “non-binding” commitment to be part of a COVAX initiative, a movement to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines for every country. When asked why Australia was yet to contribute financially to COVAX, Dr Murphy said it was being considered. Read more:  https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/australia-well-in-front-of-vaccine-queue/news-story/5eb1e1f9da627dd5067c744d1eb0b942

  Hello friends, I hope you all are doing fine. So recently my sister Rocky moved to a new home in Canberra. Her move was hectic and stressful but she managed to get her entire bond back successfully and leave the rented property without any problems. The process was smooth for her but I understand it is not as easy for everyone. Due to lack of knowledge many tenants become confused about what is required for them to do to leave a rented property and get their entire security deposit. If you are among them, today I have a wonderful article to share with you. It has information on how to claim the bond at the end of tenancy in Canberra. It has valuable insights by professional real estate agents and professional end of lease cleaners in Canberra. This article outlines what is a bond, where are the details of your bond lodged, how tom claim your bond money, and why is end of lease cleaning important. By getting the answers to these questions, you can make yourself take measures to en...

 Jakarta/Sydney | A senior minister in the Indonesian government has enthusiastically backed a travel bubble that would allow Australian tourists to return to the holiday island of Bali. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Indonesia's co-ordinating minister for maritime affairs and investment, said Australia, along with Singapore, China and South Korea, would be among nations welcomed ba Read more:  https://www.afr.com/companies/tourism/support-builds-for-bali-travel-bubble-with-australia-20200811-p55kh6

 Temporary residents who have been stranded overseas since Australia shut its borders say they've now been forced to abandon their "Australian dream" and resettle back in their home countries. Patrick Fransz and his wife Lindsey, from Liverpool, England made the big move to Melbourne with their three children in March last year. "I was travelling from the UK for work and every time I was in Australia I would think, 'Oh this is a great place, it sort of feels like home.'" Read more:  https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-travel-ban-border-closures-coronavirus-temporary-visa-holders-giving-up-on-australian-dream/0b6f9572-5b9e-4d96-9986-7e40aa46bd88#close

 Australian farmers need to stop hiring international backpackers to harvest their crops and instead employ young people in regional and rural areas, according to several unions. Key points: Unions have called for the working holiday maker visa to be abolished The horticulture sector estimates removing backpackers from the fresh food sector will cost industry $13 billion Australia's unemployment at highest level in 20 years The Australian Workers' Union, the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association and the Transport Workers' Union have formed an alliance, calling for an urgent end to the working holidaymaker visa. In a submission to a federal review of the farm workforce, the Retail Supply Chain Alliance claimed the backpacker program was rife with exploitation and called for more Australians to work on farms as well as an expansion of the seasonal worker program. Read more:  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-11/unions-call-for-end-to-working-holidaymaker-visa/1...

 Jakarta/Sydney | A senior minister in the Indonesian government has enthusiastically backed a travel bubble that would allow Australian tourists to return to the holiday island of Bali. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Indonesia's co-ordinating minister for maritime affairs and investment, said Australia, along with Singapore, China and South Korea, would be among nations welcomed back by Indonesia as it reopens for tourists. Read more:  https://www.afr.com/companies/tourism/support-builds-for-bali-travel-bubble-with-australia-20200811-p55kh6

  Cold and flu is a common problem during the winters. Thus, you need to take care of your family members and yourself. There are some effective ways to prevent cold and flu, and you should know about that. Last season, I followed some ways which helped me a lot. Thus, I am here to share useful tips to prevent cold and flu. Let’s have a look!   Wash your hands One of the best ways to prevent  cold and flu  is by washing hands. People touch different surfaces in their house which may already have the germs of cold and flu. So, by washing hands at regular intervals, particular before you eat, can prevent the spread of the virus that causes cold and flu.   Keep your distance from a sick person If any of your family members are sick, immediately take the person to the nearest doctor in Lyneham. Prescribed medicine can be beneficial. However, you should always keep your distance from the sick person. Ask the person to stay inside the room and take rest as...

 George II (or George Cruickshank, if you insist on "mundane" titles) was a bright and articulate young child — qualities his parents had hoped would put him on the path to a promising career in politics. "What they got instead was me deciding to create my own country in their backyard and raising the flag of Atlantium, and being acclaimed as its first — and so far only — head of state," Cruickshank quips. Read more:   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-06/hutt-river-commonwealth-micronations-in-australia/12521668

 Clear skies, light winds, lingering cold air and a snow-covered ground all helped temperatures plummet across Tasmania's central highlands overnight. People have taken to social media sharing images of the snow-covered ranges. Today's snow event follows consecutive days of ice-cold temperatures with the town of Keith recording its lowest temperature on record yesterday. Keith, in the state's south-east, dipped to -4.7 degrees Celsius just before 5.15am — a record low for the town. Read more:  https://www.9news.com.au/national/weather-news-australia-snow-falls-south-australia-flinders-ranges-tasmania-records-lowest-temperature-on-record/93f0bdc4-ac89-4517-bbd5-8b7ba7e5cbb1

 He's a CEO many of you have never heard of, but IDP Education's Andrew Barkla was the nation's highest-paid chief executive last financial year, taking away $38 million — that's about 420 times the average wage. Key points: For the first time, a CEO outside the ASX100 has topped the ACSI's list of the highest-paid CEOs The report shows that even before the coronavirus crisis, fixed pay and bonuses for Australia's leading CEOs were edging down But some buffer their wealth with cash. Over the past three years, three CEOs have collected more than $15 million in cash or cash equivalents The company he heads places international students into Australian education and conducts English-language tests. Pre-COVID-19, it had seen strong growth and Mr Barkla, who took home a big chunk of his remuneration in shares, reaped the benefits (he exercised options granted prior to the company's 2015 IPO). Read more:   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-07/idp-education-ceo-a...

 League of Geeks lead producer Lisy Kane tells me that the studio never want any of their employees to leave. It's a joke, of course – but it's also an attitude that is fundamental to the studio’s approach to hiring and retaining staff. The game development studio, which was founded in 2011 with flagship title Armello, is locally renowned for its commitment to staff retention and wellbeing. They offer competitive salaries, flexible working hours, menstrual leave, extensive parental leave, leadership training, and personal development days: Read more:  https://www.artshub.com.au/news-article/features/film/jini-maxwell/where-do-all-australias-senior-game-developers-go-260867