Fossil fuel subsidies a sore point for OECD and IEA climate change hopes Thursday November 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The OECD and IEA warn nations against raising government support for fossil fuels in the face of rising energy prices or pandemic economic fallouts.
Australian businesses to access RCEP free trade deal from 2022 Thursday November 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia has ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which is being touted as the world’s largest free trade agreement.
Good faith gutted: France’s $90 billion bone to pick with Australia Thursday November 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Scott Morrison’s ‘Canberra bubble’ has received a strong rebuke from the French ambassador Jean-Pierre Thebault.
Premium Insights and analysis The problem with being in public administration during a pandemic Wednesday November 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Government agencies have risen to the occasion of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the response to managing its spread has not been without hiccups.
BOM offers new climate tool for farmers Wednesday November 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A new Bureau of Meteorology climate outlook tool informs agriculture with unseasonal and extreme weather events beyond the seven-day forecast.
Remote roadworks get $150 million federal investment Wednesday November 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A federal program to fix unsealed roads in remote country regions is offering local councils grants to cover 80%-100% of costs for the upgrade.
Visas for Hong Kong nationals from March 2022 Wednesday November 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal An immigration pathway for Hong Kong nationals to obtain permanent residence status in Australia has been unveiled by the federal government.
‘Australian way’ climate change solution reiterated in Glasgow Tuesday November 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Scott Morrison has told the COP26 conference that the Australian government considered technology the key to a decarbonised economy.
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.
