Sweeping review of defence capability announced Federal The Albanese government is maintaining a sharp focus on defence and national security, with the announcement of a new strategic review of Australia’s defence capability.
CSIRO program to upskill research teams August 3, 2022 By Dan Holmes Federal The return of CSIRO’s ON program marks Australian researchers’ opportunity to build their entrepreneurial and commercialisation skills. ON is designed to help lab-based teams commercialise
Premium Insights and analysis Need for certainty, visibility underscored in judicial bias report August 3, 2022 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks A federal judicial commission should be established to oversee the impartiality of judges, according to a new Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) report about addressing
New relief available for NSW flood victims August 3, 2022 By Dan Holmes Federal Additional support payments totalling $23 million have been announced by the NSW and federal governments for victims of the NSW floods. The jointly-funded package through
Public sector superannuation bill to be introduced, union seeks urgent briefing August 2, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry The federal government has said it will introduce legislation on Wednesday about the public service’s superannuation as it faces a looming Federal Court case. In
Focus on principles key in financial services reform August 2, 2022 By Dan Holmes Economy & Industry Australia’s financial regulations need to focus on principles rather than outcomes, according to Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) Financial Services Legislation Inquiry advisor Mark Steward.
Australian Space Agency looking into space debris August 2, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology The Australian Space Agency has visited a site in Numbla Vale in NSW to investigate space debris, believed to belong to US corporation SpaceX. An
Premium Insights and analysis Making good macroeconomic policy during times of crisis August 2, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry If history has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. According to one top mandarin and former political advisor, effective macroeconomic policy can
Building resilience in remote communities August 2, 2022 By Leonardo Nogueira de Moraes Australian Capital Territory Over the past few years, building community resilience has become critical – whether as part of managing the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of climate change,
Premium Interviews APS should anticipate more complex challenges as the new normal August 2, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social With multiple crises both ongoing and on the horizon — the COVID-19 pandemic, impacts of rising inflation, climate change — respected public service academic Janine
US military boss talks air force interoperability at Amberley August 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Integrated training between the Australian and US air forces was the focus of a visit to RAAF Base Amberley by admiral John C. Aquilino. Aquilino
Wong to review listed terrorism affiliates August 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal DFAT has put persons and entities subject to section 15 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 on notice that the list is
Premium Insights and analysis Australian agencies turn technology against people trafficking August 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social World Day against Trafficking in Persons was marked on Saturday, with a promise from the Australian government that the Attorney-General’s department, the Australian Federal Police
ACCC predicts gas supply shortfall in 2023 August 1, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expressed concern over the supply of Australia’s gas market, with three liquefied natural gas (LNG) dominating exports.