NSW industry policy paper to focus on adoption of new technologies New South Wales NSW is calling for submissions to a green paper that will shape the state's industry policy over the next decade.
Election 2022: PM promotes mental health support, Dutton floats $1 billion defence maintenance project Thursday May 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Industry has been alerted to a new naval regional maintenance centre project in Sydney that will soon open for tender.
Election 2022: Ministers dance around issue of defence department staffing Friday May 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Peter Dutton and Brendan O’Connor went head-to-head on Thursday at the National Press Club’s defence debate.
Solomon Islands-China security agreement spurs ministerial visit Wednesday April 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia’s minister for international development and the Pacific has biparitsan blessing to visit the Solomon Islands to raise concerns Beijing wants to station its navy…
Dutton’s big spending to deliver ‘maximum lethal capability’ for defence Thursday April 7, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The government will pour billions into new defence projects, with Peter Dutton describing the Indo-Pacific as an ‘epicentre of global strategic competition’.
AUKUS makes ‘unwavering’ pledge to peaceful, rules-based order Thursday April 7, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence In a joint statement from the Australian, UK and US (AUKUS) leaders, the trilateral group reaffirmed its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. …
Home Affairs urged to improve processes for applicants from Afghanistan Wednesday April 6, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Home Affairs should increase resourcing to process the visa applications of the Afghan cohort, a parliamentary committee says.
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.
Batten down the hatches – where this budget’s major announcements will keep public servants busy Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry In 2022-23, the government will invest $15.2 million over seven years to establish APS Hubs in regional Australia.
Sustainable consumption and production pillar of Australia and India’s climate change fix Wednesday March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Scott Morrison has underscored the mutual commitment of India and Australia to addressing climate change, energy security and job creation.
Public agencies collaborate for critical minerals research and development Tuesday March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A national plan to make Australia a competitive critical minerals supplier to the world will focus on a new centre led by the CSIRO.
Ben Morton catches COVID-19 after three-hour meeting with cabinet ministers and senior officials Thursday March 3, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Minister for the public service Ben Morton is self-isolating after returning a positive COVID test.
Premium Insights and analysis More than a pipe dream – What could have been done to stop Putin’s bloody attack on Ukraine? Tuesday March 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence University of WA professor Amin Saikal describes Vladimir Putin as a calculating man who is willing to play the long game. …
Promoted How Indigenous Australians and Defence can join forces to help close the gap Tuesday March 1, 2022 By PwC Indigenous Consulting Sponsored During the recent anniversary of Australia’s National Apology to First Nations people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) were…
Government accepting applications for moon rover design Thursday December 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Applications are open for businesses to share in the $50 million development of a small NASA moon rover for use as early as 2026.
