Plan for net zero by 2050 focuses on reducing costs of new technologies Tuesday October 26, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The new plan will rely on existing low-emissions technology doing the heavy lifting and is betting that emerging technologies will do the rest of the…
PM vows 2050 net zero emissions plan won’t turn Australia’s lights off Tuesday October 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Scott Morrison promises rural Australia he will ‘get the balance right’ with national action on climate change.
Nationals back 2050 target but conditions remain opaque Monday October 25, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The Nationals will support a target for Australia to reach net-zero by 2050 but refuse to say what they got in return for backing the…
Premium Insights and analysis Wage freezes not helping recruitment and retention Monday October 25, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The APS faces a tough labour market with one tied behind their back thanks to the persisting stupidity of wage freezes and pay caps.
Premium Insights and analysis COAG changes hang in the balance as politicians take aim at Secretary Gaetjens Monday October 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture Reading the views of minor party members of the senate committee, passage of the COAG amendment bill for law reforms through the senate is in…
National centre to improve outcomes for survivors of child sex abuse Friday October 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new $22.5 million centre for the prevention of child abuse will be established by the end of 2021, federally funded for at least five…
‘A political stunt of a man with experience in selling messages’ Monday October 18, 2021 By Ian Hoskins Editors' Picks Australia was not mentioned in 'The End of Nature', but 25 years later the author was very aware of the nation’s role in the politics…
PM to attend Glasgow as government finalising new climate policy Monday October 18, 2021 By Jackson Graham Energy & Environment Scott Morrison says he will attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, which starts on October 31 in Glasgow. …
Government efforts to lift NDIS vaccination coverage improving Thursday October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal One of the new government initiatives to boost NDIS vaccine uptake was a dedicated hotline (1800 643 787) to seek assistance and advice.
NASA to send Australian rover to the moon Thursday October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology An agreement has been reached with NASA to use Australian equipment to support future missions to Mars.
Singapore green economy deal promises more jobs, less carbon emissions Wednesday October 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Dan Tehan says the new green economy agreement would remove non-tariff barriers for environmental goods and services.
Senate hearings into Australia’s recent role in Afghanistan Wednesday October 13, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Federal Work is on to get remaining embassy guards and interpreters who worked with Australia’s embassy and military out of Afghanistan over land.
‘Not happy with the vaccine rates’: Victorian pop-up clinics for people with disability Friday October 8, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Victoria will open 10 pop-up vaccination clinics for people with disability as minister Luke Donnellan says he's dissatisfied with inoculation levels for the vulnerable. …
Premium Columnists Woe betide a public servant on the wrong side of a sudden pivot Friday October 8, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks If events of the past week in NSW can remind federal public servants of anything, it should be that circumstances can change in the blink…
Total secrecy disallowed for Collaery trial Thursday October 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Former ACT attorney-general Bernard Collaery is charged with sharing protected intelligence about Timor-Leste to the ABC and conspiring with a former ASIS intelligence officer.
