NSW industry policy paper to focus on adoption of new technologies New South Wales The state government is calling for submissions to a green paper that will shape NSW industry policy over the next decade. The government is particularly
Election 2022: Ministers dance around issue of defence department staffing May 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The Labor and Liberal men who may be responsible for overseeing Australia’s defence portfolio on the other side of the federal election both skirted around
Solomon Islands-China security agreement spurs ministerial visit April 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia’s minister for international development and the Pacific has received a biparitsan blessing to visit the Solomon Islands (from 12-13 April) to raise with government
Dutton’s big spending to deliver ‘maximum lethal capability’ for defence April 7, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The federal government will pour billions of dollars 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 April 7, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Nations in the AUKUS alliance have reaffirmed their commitment to an international system that respects human rights, the rule of law, and the peaceful resolution
Home Affairs urged to improve processes for applicants from Afghanistan April 6, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal The Department of Home Affairs has been urged by a parliamentary committee to improve its processes so that people seeking to leave Afghanistan are given
Budget delivery reveals changes to government procurement rules March 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence An update to commonwealth procurement rules will see significant initiatives, as announced by the government in this week’s federal budget. Small and medium businesses will
Batten down the hatches – where this budget’s major announcements will keep public servants busy March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry As Australia looks down the barrel of geopolitical uncertainty, a future of almost-certain major natural disasters (yes, more of them), and an ageing population, spending
Sustainable consumption and production pillar of Australia and India’s climate change fix March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal In a wide-ranging virtual meeting with India’s prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday, Scott Morrison underscored the mutual commitment of both nations to addressing climate
Public agencies collaborate for critical minerals research and development March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A national plan to make Australia a competitive critical minerals supplier to the world will involve a new centre led by the CSIRO, and with
Ben Morton catches COVID-19 after three-hour meeting with cabinet ministers and senior officials March 3, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Only a week after public health restrictions in the ACT were eased, heralding the largest return of public servants to their offices in Canberra, the
Premium Insights and analysis More than a pipe dream – What could have been done to stop Putin’s bloody attack on Ukraine? March 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Ukraine is under martial law and crawling with Russian enemy invaders, with hundreds of civilians dead and thousands more escaping into bordering countries. What, if
Promoted How Indigenous Australians and Defence can join forces to help close the gap March 1, 2022 By PwC Indigenous Consulting 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 December 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Australia’s aspirations to send a semi-autonomous rover moon-side are one step closer. The federal government has opened applications for businesses and researchers to share in
