Australia’s international borders to open to Singapore travellers by late November Tuesday November 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scott Morrison has announced the date for quarantine-free travel into Australia now that most of the nation has been vaccinated.
Medicare available for ongoing care of patients with complex needs Monday November 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Support for young children diagnosed with autism and people living with chronic diseases will be eligible for Medicare from 1 November.
South Korea backs Morrison’s technology ambitions to help solve climate change crisis Monday November 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Korea and Australia have entered into an agreement to work together on the development of low- and zero-emissions technologies.
Premium Insights and analysis What COVID-19 took away from Victorian children Monday November 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Advice It's not biology, it's not genetics — it's social context, Professor Susan Sawyer told an audience of public servants about mental health and young Victorians.
Report on ‘innovative mechanism’ of federal housing policy calls for more money Monday November 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new report by Chris Leptos warns another $290 billion over the next 20 years is needed to meet demand for affordable housing.
Queensland announces specialist palliative care service Monday November 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (SPACE) will be for 33 accredited residential aged care facilities in QLD's Wide Bay catchment. …
Taylor’s plan to pitch Australia as ‘investment destination’ at COP26 Friday October 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The federal government claims that its national climate change plan will position Australia as a ‘new energy economy leader' in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Joyce in charge while PM travels to Rome and Glasgow Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The PM will be flying with industry, energy and emissions reduction minister Angus Taylor to meet with world leaders with climate change action top of…
New inspector to oversee Queensland detention services Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Queensland is to establish a new independent inspector role, held by the state ombud, to have oversight of the state’s detention facilities.
DFAT issues new advice for Aussie travellers Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The federal government has reinstated country-specific travel advice levels for 177 destinations for safe overseas travel.
Defence trial flags more robotic and autonomous systems on the horizon Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A $3.5 million Defence project uses modified Land 121 40M cargo trucks equipped with autonomous leader-follower vehicle technology. …
Dispute over department claim Vic Bar was consulted on pandemic laws Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The Victorian Bar Association has admonished new state legislation to change laws around pandemic management and state of emergency powers.
Victoria to boost mental health workforce with 800 public sector jobs Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Matters Of those new 800 new employees, a career structure plan will also be applied to help build a ‘lived experience workforce’.
Australia’s WTO wine dispute with China progresses Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The WTO has established a panel to oversee a dispute settlement process over the anti-dumping duties that Beijing imposed on Australian wine imports.
APS ‘future of work’ trends call for extra middle management training Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture The APS is turning its mind to building stronger cultures of trust, overcoming bad attitudes to presenteeism, and achieving ‘right to disconnect’ measures.
