‘Good for them’: Morrison brushes off Queensland quarantine centre announcement Federal Queensland could have made the decision to build a dedicated regional quarantine facility months ago, according to the prime minister.
Premium Columnists Why Berejiklian remains popular while some other politicians and public servants don’t Thursday August 26, 2021 By Stephen Bartos Australian Capital Territory Politicians and public servants are among the workers least negatively affected by lockdowns. That makes it hard for some of them to be empathetic.
Premium Columnists Are politicians’ social media posts legitimate contributions to parliamentary debate? Wednesday August 25, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Australian Capital Territory Should social media platforms be removing speeches that could be seen as a historical record of contributions to parliament?…
Netflix drama series to start filming in Queensland later this year Wednesday August 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The federal government's Location Incentive Program will support local filming of the 10-part crime drama 'Irreverent' series in Queensland.
Today’s decisions lock in industry emissions for decades — here’s how to get them right Tuesday August 24, 2021 By Alison Reeve Australian Capital Territory Sometimes the best decision to reduce emissions is to invest in new technology before it’s fully proven. Governments will have to share the risks.
Moving beyond fiscal squabbling to a ‘capacity-based’ federalism Thursday August 19, 2021 By Ken Smith and Andrew Bushnell Australian Capital Territory We need to rethink the value of federalism, subsidiarity, and the different roles and responsibilities of different levels of government. …
Premium Columnists Critical thinking required in the face of political chaos Tuesday August 17, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The replacements for the APS have hardly covered themselves in glory. A recurring pattern seems to be risk assessment and management.
Access to services for vulnerable Queenslanders guaranteed for another year Tuesday August 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Extra funding to the tune of $6.3 million has been committed to the QCSS to provide services for another year.
Queensland quarantine facility to be built by mid-2022 Monday August 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal QLD has given the federal government the green light to move forward with the construction of its proposed quarantine facility at Pinkenba.
NSW wakes up to tougher COVID-19 rules, NT announces lockdown Monday August 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Australian Capital Territory NSW Police has launched a new COVID-19 compliance operation today, after the state reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases and entered a state-wide…
That creaking, groaning sound you hear is our federation cracking under great stress Monday August 16, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory Australia's federation is more disjointed than at any time in recent decades, relying more on state leaders than federal ones.
Queensland to examine up-front costs and price comparisons for funeral services Friday August 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture The Queensland funeral industry will have its pricing transparency examined by an options paper, announced by attorney general Shannon Fenitman on Thursday.
Disability provider took $43,000 from NDIS participant, NDIA reveals Wednesday August 11, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A Gold Coast woman has been sentenced to nearly two years imprisonment for fraudulently obtaining more than $43,000 in disability support funding.
Queensland government makes small business commissioner permanent role Tuesday August 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Di Farmer issued a statement on Monday outlining new support that the government would be offering small businesses.
Pop-up COVID-testing site established for truckies crossing Queensland border Friday August 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health QLD has rolled out temporary COVID-19-testing facilities to support a new mandatory testing regime for freight and logistics drivers driving through the state.
