Australian Government: Tax Cuts for Every Taxpayer from 1 July 2024
2024年7月1日起，每个澳大利亚纳税人都将获得减税
澳大利亚所有纳税人都正在承受生活开支的压力。 为此，澳大利亚政府将从2024年7月1日起为所有澳大利亚纳税人减税。 澳大利亚所有1360万纳税人都将获得减税。
澳大利亚政府修改了个人所得税税率和相应的收入等级（也称“起征点”）。这将适用于你从2024年7月1日起的所有应税收入。这些变化不会影响你2023-24年度的报税。
从今年7月1日起，减税计划将：
这些变化将为每个澳大利亚纳税人实现减税。
请使用澳大利亚政府提供的减税计算器预估你的减税数额: https://taxcuts.gov.au/simplified-chinese
Victorian Fisheries Authority Recruiting Fisheries Officers (维州渔业管理局正在招聘渔政官员)
成为一名渔政官员，开启振奋人心的职业生涯新篇章！
维州渔业管理局（VFA）正在招聘七名热诚人士，来保护维多利亚州世界级的渔业资源。其中包括在本迪戈（Bendigo）、塔区拉（Tatura）、斯望修（Swan Hill）供女性应聘的职位，以及在墨尔本和菲利普岛供越南和华人社区成员应聘的职位。成功的应聘者将获得全面培训，并且能够从各种具有挑战性的岗位上获得成就感。
应聘截止日期：2024 年 7 月7 日。
更多信息，请访问：https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recruitment
National Reconciliation Week: 27 May – 3 June 2024
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will — and must — continue.
什么是“和解”？
和解是澳大利亚强化原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民与非原住民族关系的重要议程，是有益所有澳大利亚人的行动。
对原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民来说，澳大利亚的殖民统治历史充斥着肆意掠夺土地、血腥暴力和种族歧视的不正义。
在过去的半个世纪中，我们的和解之路实现了多个重要的里程碑。
但是我们不能忘记，和解是一个持续的旅程。数代澳大利亚人的呕心沥血换来了富有意义的变化，然而要实现美好的未来需要所有人越发努力，付出更多。
全国和解周
全国和解周（National Reconciliation Week）是了解我们共有的历史、文化和成就的时刻，也是每个人思索如何为在澳大利亚实现和解作出贡献的时刻。
全国和解周每年5月27日至6月3日举行。
5月27日是1967年澳大利亚全体公民投票周年纪念日。这次公投废除了宪法中歧视原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民的法律和条例。
6月3日是纪念1992年澳大利亚最高法院宣布马博案（Mabo）裁决的日子。这项具有里程碑意义的裁决承认原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民尽管受到英国殖民统治但是依然持有对土地的所有权。
每年全国和解周期间，数以千计的工作场所、学校、幼儿早教机构、大学、地方政府议会、社区团体和个人都会以各种形式举行私人或公开的纪念活动。
2024年主题
#NRW2024主题为“当务之急”（Now More Than Ever），以此提醒我们每个人，无论阻碍重重，原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民争取正义和权利的斗争将会——也必须——继续下去。
和解尚未实现，现在比以往任何时候更加需要我们奋力投身其中。我们知道，620万名投“YES”一票的澳大利亚人将始终与我们并肩而立，致力为原住民族人民创造更好的结果。
在澳大利亚走向和解的漫漫长途中，曾有很多时刻让我们想要放弃。但是，面对分歧，脱离或中断沟通只能导致隔阂不断加深。
和解事业的支持者此时此刻比以往任何时候更加需要为捍卫和维护原住民族人民的权利挺身而出。无论何时何地，让我们敢于大声谴责任何形式的种族主义，以积极行动加强这片大陆上的原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民的声音。
缔结条约、讲述真相、理解我们的历史、教育公众、打击种族主义，当务之急是我们需要振作前行。我们需要联系；我们需要尊重；我们需要行动；我们需要改变。
现在比以往任何时候更加需要和解。
Source: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/
It is welcome news that the federal government will provide $100,000 to help repair Loong the Dragon, following the significant damage caused by vandals to this historic artifact at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo.
The Albanese Labor Government will contribute $100,000 towards the repair of Loong the Dragon after vandals caused significant damage to the historic dragon housed at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo.
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The *2024 Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey* is now open!
Welcome to complete the survey here: https://engage.vic.gov.au/vicpol-2024
The survey is quick (~5 minnutes), anonymous and for people of all backgrounds who live, work or socialise in Victoria.
Findings of the survey will identify issues our local communities care most about, and help Police develop ways to tackle them.
Police want to hear:
– How you feel about safety in your local area
– Your ideas to improve the work we do
– How you want to engage with police and protective service officers
Make your voice count and complete the survey *before 31 May*.
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA): Resources about Your Rights and Education on the Various Forms of Violence and Abuse (关于您的权利和各种形式的暴力和虐待的教育资源)
Ethnolink has been working with WWDA to produce translated resources about your rights and education on the various forms of violence and abuse. These resources are now available in 6 languages including Chinese.
Welcome to Join “Plan for Victoria” Community Consultation Sessions | 欢迎参加“维多利亚州规划”社区咨询会
To RSVP (注册): https://wkf.ms/3UNLpKT
To help shape the future of our state, the Victorian Government has launched the Plan for Victoria campaign to ask for ideas from multicultural Victorians to help address issues like housing affordability, jobs, infrastructure and the environment.
The consultation will capture your diverse perspectives, interests and aspirations to understand what is important to you and your community.
You will also hear from Department members and multicultural community leaders about the Plan, and receive information that can be shared with your networks.
The consultation will include group discussions and breakout sessions to gather insights from the community.
Register your interest today: https://wkf.ms/3UNLpKT. You can attend either of the following sessions:
| Session 1 | Wednesday 22 May 2024 6.30pm – 8.00pm | City of Casey Bunjil Place |
| Session 2 | Monday 27 May 2024 6.30pm – 8.00pm | Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre |
| Session 3 | Wednesday 5 June 2024 6.30pm – 8.00pm | Online (Zoom) * Facilitated in Dari |
| Session 4 | Wednesday 12 June 2024 6.30pm – 8.00pm | Online (Zoom) *Facilitated in Arabic |
| Session 5 | Wednesday 19 June 2024 6.30pm – 8.00pm | Online (Zoom) *Facilitated in Mandarin |
| Session 6 | Thursday 20 June 2024 6.30pm – 8.00pm | Online (Zoom) *For young people aged 18-30 |
| Session 7 | Thursday 27 June 2024 6.30pm – 8.00pm | Think HQ South Melbourne |
The Department of Transport and Planning acknowledges the support of Centre for Multicultural Youth, Bakhtar Community Organisation, Victorian Afghan Association Network, Victoria Lebanese Community Council, Federation of Chinese Association Victoria, Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Afghan Students Association and Community Hub (Dandenong West primary school) in helping us reach and include multicultural community members across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
We look forward to welcoming you to these important discussions to help shape the future of our state.
Ref: https://engage.vic.gov.au/developing-a-new-plan-for-victoria
MEDIA RELEASE
CCCAV Statement on the Vandalism Incident at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo
14 May 2024
We strongly condemn the recent act of vandalism in Bendigo, which targeted the Golden Dragon Museum and the nearby Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, resulting in damage to the historic Chinese dragon Loong and other significant cultural artifacts.
Loong, over 120 years old and believed to be the world’s oldest complete parade dragon, holds immense cultural and historical value not only to the Chinese community in Bendigo but also to the wider Australian community. The vandalism of such a cherished symbol deeply saddens us and undermines the cultural harmony and social cohesion that our community strives to uphold.
It is deeply concerning that this act may have been racially motivated. We call for a thorough investigation to uncover the motives behind this senseless act of vandalism and bring the culprits to justice. We stand in solidarity with the Golden Dragon Museum, the Bendigo Chinese Association, and all those affected by this incident.
We extend our gratitude to Premier Jacinta Allan, the local member for Bendigo East, for speaking out against this senseless act of vandalism, and appreciation to the wider community for their expressions of support. We are also thankful for the efforts of law enforcement agencies in investigating this vandalism incident.
We urge anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and assist the authorities in their investigation. As a community, we remain committed to promoting understanding, respect, and appreciation of all cultures and heritages, including Chinese culture and heritage.
Ref:
“Media Treatment of Chinese Australians a Useful Study in ‘Social Cohesion’ Debate”
by Wanning Sun
8 May 2024
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