Universities partnership to bring energy jobs boon Wednesday May 11, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The PM has announced a $50 million business and research partnership, committed under the government’s Trailblazer program.
Election 2022: Almost $700 million kicked in for a defence reno Wednesday May 11, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Defence industry minister Melissa Price, defence minister Peter Dutton, and workforce and skills minister Stuart Robert allocate money to projects.
Election 2022: Morrison promises jobs in ‘stronger economy, stronger future’ pitch Tuesday April 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Coalition has made an election pledge to create 1.3 million new jobs over five years if they are returned to government.
Budget delivery reveals changes to government procurement rules Thursday March 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Small and medium businesses will benefit from the changes, which will make government procurement more accessible to SMEs.
Tradies target of government’s apprentice and trainee announcement Monday March 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scott Morrison announced the expanded Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements and Completing Apprenticeship Commencements program at the weekend.
Education minister orders resources to help teachers better engage students Thursday March 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Education Stuart Robert has announced $3.5 million for the Australian Education Research Organisation to develop the tools for teachers and parents. …
NFPs put on notice for ReBoot program procurement as part of Morrison’s vision for disadvantaged youth Monday March 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Expert service providers are asked to apply to deliver a new government initiative in the form of a work program for ‘disadvantaged and disengaged’ youths.
Higher ed cheating services target of government funding Tuesday March 15, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Contract cheating services that sell assignment writing and exam answers are the target of a $3.9 million government funding program to put them out of…
Survey on consent in schools among federal sexual violence prevention package Tuesday March 8, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Two Australian commissioners will oversee a survey of secondary school students on their attitudes surrounding consent.
Tudge stays on backbench as Thom report released Friday March 4, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Alan Tudge has chosen not to return to the federal cabinet after the Thom report into allegations by former staffer Rachelle Miller.
Minister appoints acting chief at ARC Thursday February 3, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal The Australian Research Council has a new acting CEO, amid crossfire between academics and Stuart Robert's vetoing of research grants. …
Aged care cash bonus faces criticism, $2b to commercialise university research Tuesday February 1, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Aged care workers are set to receive two $400 payments in a bid to recognise the pressure they’re facing as coronavirus cases spiral.
Furore escalates over Robert’s ARC veto Thursday January 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Education Two members of the ARC's college of experts have quit in protest at what they say is Stuart Robert's inappropriate project grants overreach.
ARC fellows condemn minister for blocking research grants Tuesday January 11, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Dozens of Australian Research Council laureate fellows have called the federal government’s research funding “political and shortsighted” after six grants recommended for approval were blocked.
myGovID reaches 6 million user milestone Friday December 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Digital identity provider myGovID is similar to a 100-point ID check and can be used on a mobile to access online government services. …
