Change begins with addressing sexist culture in parliament, says ERA Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The NWA says it will work with the new government to achieve its campaign promises of cheaper childcare, gender-responsive budgeting, and reducing the gender pay…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to fly on National Sorry Day Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Culture The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags should be displayed alongside the Australian flag for National Sorry Day on Australian government buildings.
Acting CMO says government is closely monitoring monkeypox cases Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal A cross-government approach is underway to manage monkeypox in Australia, with Victoria and NSW already contact tracing. …
New NT chief minister names first cabinet Monday May 23, 2022 By Anna Macdonald News New NT chief minister Natasha Fyles announces her new ministry, having been appointed leader following Michael Gunner’s surprise resignation.
Queensland youth co-responder program hits two-year mark Monday May 23, 2022 By Anna Macdonald News The youth co-responder initiative sees police and youth justice workers teaming up to engage with young people in an effort to prevent youth crime.
ANAO audit flags issues in CASA’s surveillance Monday May 23, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal An ANAO audit of CASA found the pandemic saw 230 of 306 planned surveillance events not being conducted in 2019/20.
NSW becomes last state to legalise voluntary assisted dying Friday May 20, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Health NSW joins Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania in making voluntary assisted dying legal. It remains illegal in the territories.
AEC changes voting options following pressure over COVID rules Friday May 20, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology Anyone in isolation for COVID up until 6pm on Friday can now use the telephone voting system, says the AEC.
Movers & Shakers: First director for new WA Office of Disability Friday May 20, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Movers & Shakers QLD president of Court of Appeal and Supreme Court judge retires, NSW Law Reform Commission lead appointed, New head of Screen NSW from NITV, and…
Senior health official called in for WA’s ambulance problems Thursday May 19, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Health The Western Australian Department of Health will station two senior officials at St John Ambulance headquarters.
Election 2022: Federal department refers advertising material to AEC Thursday May 19, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The Health department has referred advertising material to the AEC over the use of its Health Funding Facts web page in Liberal party advertising material.
Grattan Institute panel discusses policy priorities for next government Thursday May 19, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social The Grattan Institute outlines its views on policy areas such as climate change, economy, health, and transport.
Only most serious matters investigated by Vic IBAC Thursday May 19, 2022 By Anna Macdonald News Victorian IBAC says that like all public bodies, it is resource-constrained, and the government is resource-constrained in much funding it can provide.
Victorian government offers free Auslan interpretation courses Wednesday May 18, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Education The Victorian government has allocated $4 million to make Auslan interpretation classes fee-free, as part of its Free TAFE policy…
Taiwanese higher education exhibit applications open as COVID rears its head Wednesday May 18, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Education The Study Australia Education Exhibition (SAEE) is set to go ahead in September in Taiwan. It will be hosted by Austrade. …