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Hans India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
AP JAC chief accuses govt of betraying employees
Vizianagaram: AP JAC Amaravati state president Bopparaju Venkateswarlu accused the coalition government of betraying government employees by failing to fulfill promises made during election campaigns. Addressing a press conference here during his district-wide tour, Venkateswarlu pointed to the growing discontent and insecurity among government employees across Andhra Pradesh due to the government's failure to deliver on pre-election commitments. He was in the district to attend a meeting to form the new AP JAC Amaravati committee for the united Vizianagaram district. The AP JAC is conducting statewide visits to form new committees and collect feedback from employees. 'We are gathering suggestions and grievances to pursue appropriate redressal measures,' Venkateswarlu said. Despite the coalition government being in power for over a year, it has not addressed key employee concerns, including pending arrears, Interim Relief (IR), Dearness Allowance (DA), and the cancellation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Venkateswarlu pointed out that TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu had promised a better Pay Revision Commission (PRC) and other benefits before the elections. 'Employees are now reminding us of those promises through video recordings,' he remarked. Venkateswarlu criticised the government for failing to appoint a PRC commissioner even after a year. 'Four DA instalments remain pending, and over Rs 25,000 crore is due to employees,' he stated, urging the government to ensure transparency by reflecting pending amounts in payslips or through official communication. He reiterated the demand for restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for employees recruited before December 31, 2004. Highlighting the plight of contract and outsourcing staff, he noted that of approximately 10,000 contract employees, only 3,000 were regularised previously, and the rest deserve permanent status. He also called for addressing the severe financial struggles faced by outsourced employees. Venkateswarlu urged the government to initiate immediate dialogue with employee unions and form a cabinet sub-committee to resolve these issues. He referenced the 2022 'Chalo Vijayawada' protest, which gained national attention, warning that unresolved grievances could lead to similar unrest. Revenue Services Association president T Govinda and others attended the event.
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
968 passed July 2025 Real Estate Appraisers licensure exam
At least 968 out of 1,356 successfully hurdled the July 2025 Real Estate Appraisers Licensure Examination, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The exam was administered by the Board of Real Estate Service in NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, and Tacloban early this month. The members of the Board of Real Estate Service are Ofelia C. Binag, Chairperson; and members Rafael M. Fajardo, Jose Arnold M. Tan and Pilar M. Torres-Banaag. The topnotcher was Richard Anthony Kepis Relata from Lyceum of Alabang (formerly NCST), who gained a percentage rating of 92.50. Click here for the complete list of successful examinees. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
Sky News AU
7 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Former prime minister Scott Morrison warns China's recent 'charm and flattery' masks long-term ill intent
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has told a United States congressional committee China's recent "charm and flattery" masks long-term ill intent, in a pointed warning about economic coercion. Mr Morrison was invited to testify before the US House select committee on the Chinese Communist Party on Wednesday, local time, in order to offer insight into how Australia dealt with hostility from Beijing. In 2020, the former prime minister led calls for an inquiry into the origins of Covid-19, sparking a backlash from Beijing which resulted in trade restrictions worth billions of dollars. The election of the Albanese government in 2022 has since resulted in those sanctions being unwound, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seeking to normalise ties and encourage economic cooperation. However, Mr Morrison warned the thaw in relations should not be taken as a sign China had abandoned its coercive tactics. "After the failure of the CCP's coercive efforts to break our resolve, the PRC (People's Republic of China) took advantage of the change in government following the 2022 federal election to effect a reset and adopt a different set of tactics," he told the committee. "This included abandoning their economic and diplomatic bullying and coercion for more inductive engagement laced with charm and flattery. "That said, the PRC still continues to engage in intimidatory behaviour by their military against Australia when it suits them, without remorse. "While the CCP's tactics may have substantially changed, their objectives remain the same." Mr Morrison warned that although Beijing had adopted a more conciliatory tone, which was on full display during Mr Albanese's recent visit, China remained determined to "neutralise" public support for government actions countering their activities and to overtake the US as the dominant force in the Indo-Pacific. As a result, the former prime minister argued the US and its allies must "never become casual about the potential threat" posed by Beijing and called for more work to deepen partnerships in the region aimed at limiting China's influence. Mr Morrison's testimony was in contrast to the tone Mr Albanese had used throughout his recent visit to Beijing. The Prime Minister had been keen to talk up the importance of Australia's economic partnership throughout his trip, saying he wished to see an increase in investment from both countries. Mr Albanese also spruiked a new tourism campaign which aimed to encourage Chinese citizens to holiday in Australia. In his remarks to the US congressional committee, Mr Morrison suggested such an approach played directly into Beijing's hands. "Recently the Lowy Institute completed a survey which found for the first time in quite a number of years there is a greater value on the economic partnership with China than concerns about the security threat," he said. "That is an objective of the CCP, that Western democracies will go to sleep on the threat."
West Australian
21-07-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Anthony Albanese calls for US-China dialogue, Australia to play ‘constructive middle power' after Beijing
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Beijing and Washington to step up communication between the two powerhouse countries as he pitches Australia playing a 'constructive' role as a middle power in a turbulent world. The Prime Minister said Australia could be a 'calm, consistent and clear voice for stability, security, economic growth and certainty going forward'. 'I think we can play a positive role. We are US allies, but we have a constructive relationship with China,' Mr Albanese said following his high level meetings with China's top leadership during his six-day tour of the country. 'Australia as a middle power can play a positive and constructive role in the world. We are living in uncertain times and there is turbulence in the world.' The Prime Minister invoked two Labor titans on his tour, first walking in the footsteps of Gough Whitlam as he visited the Great Wall of China and recalled how the former leader opened the door to Australia's modern day relations with Beijing by establishing formal diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China in 1972. Mr Albanese also became the first Australian Prime Minister since Bob Hawke in 1986 to visit Chengdu in the southwest province of Sichuan. Mr Hawke enjoyed access to the senior PRC leadership that was unmatched by other major Western leaders. Professor James Curran had previously highlighted in a 2023 research paper that Mr Hawke played a bridging role between China and the United States. Mr Albanese said he did not view himself in a conduit role given the US and China had a separate relationship but he urged the two global giants to open up dialogue, similar to the 'communication mechanisms' the US and the Soviet Union adopted during the Cold War. 'It is in the world's interests that the two major powers are able to engage and where there are differences talk about them,' he said. Mr Albanese's week-long, trade-focused trip drew together Australian and Chinese industry executives for roundtable talks on widening business collaboration and cooperation on green energy. But the centrepiece of the visit was a series of bilateral meetings in Beijing with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and Communist Party chief Zhao Leji, who all rolled out the red carpet treatment for Mr Albanese. 'I have a good relationship with the Chinese president and Premier and we met the number three, Chairman Zhao as well,' he said. 'We had a very constructive meeting, he'll lead a delegation to Australia later this year. 'Having two-and-a-half hours with Premier Li and two-and-a-half hours with President Xi sends a message to the whole of the Chinese government and therefore the whole of the Chinese economic system that they value the relationship with Australia.' Mr Albanese agreed the goodwill of the past week would make it easier to pick up the phone to Beijing if there was a future crisis. 'I have been able to engage in a constructive way,' he said. 'We're able to have discussions both publicly and be able to act diplomatically.'
Perth Now
21-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
PM calls for US-China dialogue, offers Australia as bridge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Beijing and Washington to step up communication between the two powerhouse countries as he pitches Australia playing a 'constructive' role as a middle power in a turbulent world. The Prime Minister said Australia could be a 'calm, consistent and clear voice for stability, security, economic growth and certainty going forward'. 'I think we can play a positive role. We are US allies, but we have a constructive relationship with China,' Mr Albanese said following his high level meetings with China's top leadership during his six-day tour of the country. 'Australia as a middle power can play a positive and constructive role in the world. We are living in uncertain times and there is turbulence in the world.' The Prime Minister invoked two Labor titans on his tour, first walking in the footsteps of Gough Whitlam as he visited the Great Wall of China and recalled how the former leader opened the door to Australia's modern day relations with Beijing by establishing formal diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China in 1972. Mr Albanese also became the first Australian Prime Minister since Bob Hawke in 1986 to visit Chengdu in the southwest province of Sichuan. Mr Hawke enjoyed access to the senior PRC leadership that was unmatched by other major Western leaders. Professor James Curran had previously highlighted in a 2023 research paper that Mr Hawke played a bridging role between China and the United States. Mr Albanese said he did not view himself in a conduit role given the US and China had a separate relationship but he urged the two global giants to open up dialogue, similar to the 'communication mechanisms' the US and the Soviet Union adopted during the Cold War. 'It is in the world's interests that the two major powers are able to engage and where there are differences talk about them,' he said. Mr Albanese's week-long, trade-focused trip drew together Australian and Chinese industry executives for roundtable talks on widening business collaboration and cooperation on green energy. But the centrepiece of the visit was a series of bilateral meetings in Beijing with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and Communist Party chief Zhao Leji, who all rolled out the red carpet treatment for Mr Albanese. 'I have a good relationship with the Chinese president and Premier and we met the number three, Chairman Zhao as well,' he said. 'We had a very constructive meeting, he'll lead a delegation to Australia later this year. 'Having two-and-a-half hours with Premier Li and two-and-a-half hours with President Xi sends a message to the whole of the Chinese government and therefore the whole of the Chinese economic system that they value the relationship with Australia.' Mr Albanese agreed the goodwill of the past week would make it easier to pick up the phone to Beijing if there was a future crisis. 'I have been able to engage in a constructive way,' he said. 'We're able to have discussions both publicly and be able to act diplomatically.'
