New guide navigates debt issues for separating couples Community & Social The federal government has produced a resource to help separating couples understand their legal options about legacy debts tied to their failed relationship. …
Movers & shakers: new managers at Services Australia, major promotion at PM&C Friday October 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal New chief at Digital Transformation Agency, leader to head national infrastructure advisory team, trio to stay on racing board, plus more.
Premium Interviews After the summit, are women safer? Thursday September 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social It's a poor assumption to believe the women’s safety summit in September made the complex social, cultural and systemic issues that put women at risk…
Chief minister has ‘absolute confidence’ vaccinations will nudge 100% in ACT Thursday September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health Andrew Barr says the territory will get “very close” to its entire population being vaccinated as it continues to lead the national rollout. …
PIF representative reflects on painful legacy of nuclear testing, calls for disarmament Thursday September 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Dr Satyendra Prasad expressed concern about the more than 13,000 nuclear weapons around the world, many remaining in a state of ‘high operational alert’.
Urgent cyber threat laws recommended to parliament Thursday September 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The PJCIS has tabled a report in parliament endorsing the urgent passage of law reforms to protect Australia’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. …
Satellites to form secure network for defence information Thursday September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham Economy & Industry Australia’s defence data could be securely transferred using small satellites from almost anywhere in the world, a new federal government deal ensures.
Victorian health department facing 58 charges over hotel quarantine program Thursday September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health WorkSafe has charged Victoria’s Department of Health with 58 breaches to the OHS Act in 2020 over its hotel quarantine program.
‘Appalling episode’: Former PM puts AUKUS deal in firing line Thursday September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Malcolm Turnbull questions why Australia is entering a new submarine deal without its own nuclear industry and claims broken trust has hurt national security.
Australia’s ambitions for ITU re-election Thursday September 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Marise Payne has confirmed that Australia will stand for re-election to the International Telecommunication Union at a conference in Romania.
Governments driving road safety message for second hand cars Thursday September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales The safety of second-hand vehicles manufactured in the past 20 years can now be compared with a guide that is hoped will help address road…
COVID-19 payments to wind back as targets hit Wednesday September 29, 2021 By Jackson Graham Economy & Industry The COVID-19 support payments that cost more than $9 billion since June will wind back as states and territories hit vaccination targets.
Giant drill to retrieve million-year Antarctic ice core Wednesday September 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Australia’s Antarctic Division has completed the build of a 400-kilogram drill that will extract a scientifically significant ice core in Antarctica.
People with disability let down in national vaccine rollout, royal commission finds Tuesday September 28, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The department of health failed to consult with the disability sector at crucial times during the nation's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Federal government offers $2 billion fund for ‘new energy economy’ Tuesday September 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The PM will establish a loan facility to support Australia’s bid to tap into recoverable reserves of the minerals used in advanced technologies.
