‘Brave’ survivors of sexual violence recognised during awareness week Community & Social The Queensland government has a new women’s safety and justice taskforce underway to assess women’s experience in the criminal justice system.
Call for new intelligence minister and more resources for parliamentary body Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal ANU National Security College said parliamentary oversight of national security agencies had not kept up with the investment and new powers they have.
Gas project filled with promise, energy minister claims Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Angus Taylor says a new gas-fired power station will drive down electricity prices — but the company building it says it's a green hydrogen power…
New system to simplify search for help with alcohol and drugs Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Australia has its first online directory offering tailored support to people experiencing harm from alcohol or other drugs.
Integrity centre says proposed federal commission would be ‘weakest watchdog in the country’ Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The Centre for Public Integrity says the Commonwealth Integrity Commission would fall short of the states' and territories' commissions 'on almost every level'.
PM: Antarctica facing ‘unprecedented challenges’ Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Scott Morrison has underscored the threat to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean posed by climate change, illegal fishing and marine pollution.
Premium Interviews New charity regulations threat to freedom of speech, sector says Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A coalition of Australia’s oldest and most respected NGOs has raised the alarm over proposed amendments to charity regulations.
Premium Insights and analysis Soft corruption and weak administration — the match made in hell Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory Soft corruption — private advantage at the expense of the public interest — is always about clever exploitation of the rules rather than breaking them.
Australian scientists kill buzz for mosquitoes with breakthrough technique Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The CSIRO has discovered a sterilisation technique to suppress and eradicate populations of mosquitoes carrying dengue, yellow fever and Zika. …
Pharmacy, engineering and teaching graduates enjoy top 2021 employment outcomes Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education The latest national report on graduate outcomes suggests short-term graduate-employment rates have stabilised.
‘Promising’: Australia secures supply of pill to treat COVID-19 Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Australia is securing thousands of courses of a 'promising' antiviral pill that could be given to adults with COVID-19, if the TGA approves it.
NSW’s new premier Perrottet wants stability as reopening date looms Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales Dominic Perrottet won’t shake up the state’s ministry until later in the year and wants to keep steady leadership during the pandemic.
PM joins ICAC pile on, dismisses federal equivalent Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture Prime minister Scott Morrison has rubbished the notion of a NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) for the commonwealth.
Perrottet elected new NSW premier Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales Dominic Perrottet will be the premier of NSW after a Liberal party vote that also included planning minister Rob Stokes. …
The low-down on your new minister for public service Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Here’s everything you need to know about Ben Morton, one of Morrison’s newest minted ministers.
