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Xiong’an “Artificial Intelligence+” Industry Ecosystem Integration Development Forum Held in Xiong’an

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XIONG’AN, China, April 1, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the parallel forum of the 2026 ZGC Forum  – the Xiong’an “Artificial Intelligence+” Industry Ecosystem Integration Development Forum  – was held in Xiong’an New Area. More than 400 experts in the field of artificial intelligence, industry leaders, and representatives of investment institutions from around the world gathered together to discuss the development … Continued

UNSW experts on the Iran war’s ripple effects

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UNSW experts are available to comment on the cascading impacts of the Iran conflict, including fuel supply pressures, economic and supply chain disruptions, and how governments, industries and households respond to emerging constraints. Dr Timothy Neal (Scientia Senior Lecturer in Economics, UNSW Sydney; UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response) can explain how shocks propagate … Continued

WA delivers world-first protection for spring and summer-born babies

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WA delivers world-first protection for spring and summer-born babies   Western Australia doubles down on infant RSV immunisations ahead of winter   In a world first, the Western Australian Government will introduce an additional safeguard against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the community’s smallest and most vulnerable.   Effective immediately, an expansion of the state-funded … Continued

Proposed Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission reforms to be reviewed

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) reform package, consisting of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026 and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (National Policing Information Charges) Bill 2026. The bills, which were introduced into the Parliament on 25 March 2026, would establish the … Continued

Proposed new powers to combat money laundering and terrorist financing to be reviewed

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2026. The Bill, which was introduced into the Parliament on 12 March 2026, would enable the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) to restrict or prohibit reporting entities … Continued

Inquiry into access and affordability of medical specialists

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability today announced a new inquiry into access to and affordability of medical specialists in Australia. The inquiry will examine the availability, cost and equity of access to medical specialist services across Australia, including in metropolitan, regional and rural communities, and will consider the impacts on patients, families … Continued

What makes the grade? Inquiry into educational attainment

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education has launched an inquiry into the factors influencing educational attainment. The inquiry will consider any variations in educational achievement based on gender, cultural and linguistic diversity and socioeconomic status. It will also seek to identify the elements that drive differences in student engagement, participation and outcomes at all levels … Continued

Treaties Committee recommends ratification of Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty)

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty). The Pukpuk Treaty strengthens Australia’s defence partnership with our close neighbour, Papua New Guinea by elevating the status of our defence relationship to a formal Alliance. Once ratified, the Pupuk Treaty … Continued

Public Works Committee supports redevelopment of Blamey Barracks

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Today, Mr Tony Zappia MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works presented the Public Works Committee’s second report of 2026 to the House of Representatives. Report 2/2026 – Referral made in September 2025 considers the proposed redevelopment of Blamey Barracks, Kapooka, New South Wales for a total estimated cost of $889.2 million (excluding GST). Following an … Continued

Blue Yonder Survey: Fewer Supply Chain Leaders Say Their Organisations Are Ready for the Future in 2026

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  Second annual report finds stark optimism divide among supply chain professionals as disruptions multiply and decision fatigue grows   Blue Yonder, the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation, released its second annual Supply Chain Compass report today. The report provides a comprehensive view of the key strategic priorities of nearly 700 supply … Continued