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March 11, 2026
January and February are often months of preparation, setting strategic direction, strengthening partnerships and ensuring that the year ahead is grounded in clarity and purpose. This year has been no different. In January, I commenced my role as Acting First Nations Commissioner with the interim Australian Tertiary Education Commission. It is a short term, part…
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March 11, 2026
On Tuesday 24 February 2026, the NBPU TIS team attended the official launch of the Digital Repository for Tackling Indigenous Smoking (DR TIS) at the Ann Harding Conference Centre at the University of Canberra. The launch marked a significant milestone in the history of the program and one of Australia’s most successful public health initiatives….
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March 11, 2026
In September of 2025, our Top End Tackling Indigenous Smoking Team travelled to Gunbalanya community with Break ‘n’ Barrierz to create a music video and deliver information/education sessions. During this weeklong project we delivered TIS Education sessions followed by a dance workshop every day. On the Monday we held a community session at the youth…
March 11, 2026
WA’s tough new tobacco laws target the illegal market
The Cook Government has recently passed a new bill to strengthen Western Australia’s statewide response to the illicit tobacco and nicotine vape market. The amendments to the current Tobacco Control Act 2006 will include serious penalties that aim to disrupt businesses who are selling illegal products. WA has some of the toughest penalties including a…