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Declared Areas Offence under review by the Intelligence and Security Committee

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security will hold a public hearing for its review of the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Declared Areas) Bill 2024 (Declared Areas Bill) on Monday, 20 May 2024. Counter-terrorism provisions within the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Criminal Code) include the ability for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to ‘declare’ an area, making it a potential offence, … Continued

Treaties Committee to examine defence cooperation agreement with Fiji

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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing on Monday, 20 May 2024 for its inquiry into the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Fiji on Cooperation in the Field of Defence and the Status of Visiting Forces. Committee Chair, Mr Josh Wilson MP, said the agreement ‘would recognise Fiji as … Continued

Fortune Minerals Announces Government of Canada Funding for the NICO Critical Minerals Project

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Government of Canada funding for additional engineering and test work to build on and complement activities being supported by the U.S. Department of Defense LONDON, Ontario–BUSINESS WIRE– Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) (www.fortuneminerals.com) is pleased to announce that it has secured additional funding from the Government of Canada to … Continued

Monash Expert: David McBride sentencing

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Monash Expert: David McBride sentencing  Following the sentencing of former army lawyer, David McBride, for stealing commonwealth information and passing it to the ABC, a Monash expert is available to comment on the case and its wider implications around whistleblowing and leaking information.    Associate Professor Emma Briant, Associate Professor of News and Political Communication, … Continued

Elsight Enhances the Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System with Robust and Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight BVLOS) Communications

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    After integration with Elsight Halo, the Indago 4 completed its first BVLOS (beyond visual line-of-sight) flight with enhanced capabilities for wider situational awareness    During a strategic collaboration exercise, Elsight’s (ASX:ELS) Halo connectivity platform was rapidly integrated with Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) to complete BVLOS (beyond visual … Continued

NSW Addiction Retreat helps reduce wait times for Australia’s most densely populated region.

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NSW Addiction Retreat helps reduce wait times for Australia’s most densely populated region. Southern Highlands, NSW, – Today marks the opening of the Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat, providing 24, private, quality rehabilitation beds for Australia’s most populous corridor from and addressing the critical demand for these essential services. The Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat is situated … Continued

JCPAA public hearings for Defence Major Projects Report, Commonwealth Financial Statements, and IT procurement

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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will be holding public hearings on Wednesday, 24 April 2024, for its inquiries into: 2022–23 Defence Major Projects Report (first hearing) Commonwealth Financial Statements 2022–23 (second hearing) the failed visa privatisation process and the implementation of other public sector IT procurements and projects (continuing). The details are as follows: Date:   … Continued

Expert Alert: Rural veterans’ lack of rehabilitation access

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As Australians and New Zealanders pause to remember those who’ve fallen, La Trobe University expert Dr Kylie Carra, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, is available to discuss the transition from military service to civilian life and the challenges faced by veterans, particularly those in regional and rural areas. Dr Kylie Carra Senior Lecturer and Discipline … Continued