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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has tabled its report into probity and ethics in the Australian public sector, finding the sector too often fails to comply with both the intent and the requirements of legal and regulatory frameworks. “Complying with the letter of the law while ignoring the intent does not cut … Continued
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A Churchill Fellow from Victoria is calling for adult safeguarding policies to be in place to better protect adults from abuse. Churchill Fellow, John Chesterman, who is now the Queensland Public Advocate, says it is currently unclear who to turn to if you suspect an adult in your community is experiencing abuse, neglect or … Continued
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Leading minds from across Australia are gathering at Parliament House today for the annual Churchill summit as they tackle the country’s biggest challenges, including housing, homelessness, mental health and youth crime. CEO of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, Dr Rachael Coghlan said the initiative brought Churchill Fellows together to share their expertise and broaden … Continued
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NDIA officials failed to disclose years of secret gifts and hospitality received from global IT giant Salesforce despite the company securing lucrative government contracts and massive variations. The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit tabled its final report today for its Inquiry into procurement at Services Australia and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) … Continued
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The former Government breached Finance law by failing to undertake any value for money assessments before awarding a (then) $35 billion Defence contract, current value still unknown. The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has tabled its final report today for its Inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report (MPR) 2020-21 and 2021-22 and … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today tabled its annual review of six Australian intelligence agencies. The review, covering the 2021-2022 period, found that amidst a changing strategic environment where espionage and foreign interference has overtaken terrorism as Australia’s principal security concern, Australia’s intelligence agencies largely worked in an effective, and increasingly collaborative, manner. … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (Nairobi Convention). Committee Chair Mr Josh Wilson MP said, “Australia is a country with a significant coastline and shipping industry. Joining the Nairobi Convention would provide economic, environmental, and human safety benefits for Australia. Through … Continued
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On Thursday, 27 June 2024, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport will hear from the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) as part of its inquiry into local government sustainability. ALGA is the peak body representing local governments across Australia. Chair of the Committee, Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP, said ‘ALGA plays a pivotal … Continued
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Wednesday, 26 June, 2024 Heart Foundation welcomes passage of new e-cigarette legislation New legislation passed by the Senate today will help protect young people from the harms of e-cigarettes and vapes The Heart Foundation has welcomed the passage through the Senate of new legislation – The Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill … Continued
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Public health experts have welcomed the Senate’s passing of the vaping reform bill today, saying that the measures are a major advance in helping protect young people from a lifetime of nicotine addiction. The Public Health Association of Australia, the country’s peak body for public health professionals, said that reforms restricting the commercial sale and … Continued
