Movers & shakers: New deputy secretary for Education Friday September 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Movers & Shakers NSW government picks new Chief Magistrate, public sector leaders among Chief Executive Women new members, and more.
Morrison invokes spirit of Spender in ANZUS address Friday September 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade News The role of Percy Spender, Australia’s former ambassador to the US in 1951, has been highlighted by Scott Morrison in his address to parliament about…
NSW authorities slap more penalties on non-compliant fishing Friday September 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The state government’s focus on flourishing fish stocks in NSW has seen fines for people breaking the rules increase by 44% since 2018.
AG welcomes merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Friday September 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The merger of the two federal courts into the 'FCFC' is based on the rationale that combining the institutions would address ‘confusion, costs and delays’.
WA oversees translocation of native rodents Friday September 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A mischief of 80 Shark Bay mice and 58 greater stick-nest rats have been translocated to Dirk Hartog Island by WA’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation…
Government spends big on primary prevention of sexual violence and harassment Friday September 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture Anne Ruston has announced federal funding for primary prevention initiatives tackling the national scourge of sexual violence and harassment.
AMA: Australia cannot open up without urgent hospital modelling Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The understanding about Australia’s current hospital capacity is not sufficient to know the impact of COVID policy settings, says the AMA's Dr Omar Khorshid.
ACT to be classified as a COVID hotspot for another fortnight Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Australia’s chief medical officer Professor Paul Kelly has announced that he will be extending the ACT’s classification as a COVID hotspot to midnight on 17…
Victoria reins in solar industry by banning door-to-door sales Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A plan to ‘crackdown on dodgy sales tactics’ — specifically door-to-door sales — in Victoria’s solar industry has now come into effect.
September spells end to single-use plastics in Queensland Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry From this month, single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates and unenclosed bowls will no longer be provided for free from take-away vendors in Queensland.
Federal government urged to ratify mercury treaty Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A report tabled in parliament by the joint standing committee on treaties recommends Australia implement the global framework for controlling mercury.
Former public servant’s corruption benefited importer of Chinese materials Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A Chinese company improperly benefited from the conduct of a former Australian public servant working for the Department of Agriculture, the integrity commissioner has found.
Grieving mother files UN human rights complaint over son’s death in custody Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The death of Aboriginal man David Dungay Jnr while in custody is the subject of a complaint brought by his mother Leetona Dungay to the…
Possible cluster of viral COVID variants from South Africa under the microscope Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal C.1.2, a new potential cluster of viral COVID variants first detected in South Africa, has accumulated a high number of mutations, says the country.
PM’s letter to Frewen shines light on thinking behind Vaccine Taskforce Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence The PM promised Lt Gen John Frewen ‘direct operational control’ of all government resources relevant to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine scheme.
