Renewed call for TRIPS waiver on COVID-19 vaccines Federal Ahead of a World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting on June 12, several prominent civil society organisations are calling for a waiver on intellectual property rules
Premium Interviews Who should reap the benefits of taxpayer-funded COVID-19 technologies? May 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal A leading intellectual property (IP) law expert explains why Australia’s publicly funded institutions should be more open to sharing COVID-19 Technology Access Pool – because
Understaffed government workers scrambling at major airports April 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has warned that understaffing has created pressures for Home Affairs and Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
‘Frank’ human rights dialogue between Australia and Vietnam, DFAT says January 14, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Cyber threats and challenges for human rights during the COVID-19 pandemic were among the key topics discussed at the 17th annual human rights dialogue between
Australian economy buoyed by vaccine rates and government support payments December 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The treasurer has released the 2021-22 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), saying the Australian economy is poised for strong growth given the nation’s high
Urgent national cabinet meeting scheduled as Omicron reaches Australia November 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade and Jackson Graham Federal Prime minister Scott Morrison has called a rapid national cabinet meeting for state and territory leaders and health officials to discuss the threat posed by
Premium Insights and analysis Some nudge theory history and context — has it worked? November 11, 2021 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks At best lazy policymaking, at worst a deliberate distraction from systemic issues, nudge demands a new and more bracing scepticism for a post-pandemic age, writes
Premium Insights and analysis Did nudge theory boost Australia’s herd immunity? November 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Behavioural fatigue within the community means policymakers should be wary of relying too heavily on COVID vaccine nudge interventions, writes Melissa Coade. For a number
Premium Insights and analysis Nudging inside the public sector turns into orders November 10, 2021 By Stephen Bartos Editors' Picks Although there has been resistance to it, there is strong evidence that governments need nudges just as much as the populations they govern, writes Stephen
Advocates call for Australia to step up COVID aid for poorer nations September 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A pledge from the federal government to give 40 million additional COVID-19 vaccines to developing nations has been welcomed by Reverend Tim Costello speaking on
Tehan appeals for equitable global distribution of COVID vaccines September 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Trade minister Dan Tehan has urged nations to overcome their ‘self interest’ and focus on the fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to all countries around
Mandating COVID jabs for prison officers in NSW not enough, PSA says September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade New South Wales A mandate for all prison officers in New South Wales to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 has been welcomed by the Public Service Association (PSA),
NSW personal grooming industries unhappy with ‘five clients per premises’ rule September 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Unions in New South Wales are calling for the state government to reconsider caps on customer numbers for hairdressing and beauty services ahead of a
‘Doses of hope’: PM promotes COVID vaccine swap deal with Singapore August 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Scott Morrison has revealed that a deal has been struck for Australia to receive 500,000 additional doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine from Singapore next
