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Consumer Data Right cybersecurity reports released to public – experts for comment

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In 2022, UNSW experts recommended cyber security protections for banking customers who share data through the Consumer Data Right. Their research findings, now released, remained confidential while critical recommendations were implemented. A team led by Professor Lyria Bennett Moses produced two reports: Considerations for Managing Cyber Threats to the Consumer Data Standards and Risk Management for the Consumer Data … Continued

Government must act on uni staff workplace health nightmare: union

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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has urged the Albanese Government to act on damning findings of a new study highlighting a workplace health crisis for university staff.   A four-year survey involving more than 6200 responses from Australian university staff has found unacceptable levels of stress, burnout, pressure and mental injuries.   Almost three … Continued

Higher education staff winners in workplace law reform

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The National Tertiary Education Union has strongly endorsed changes to workplace laws which will benefit university staff.  The Albanese Government’s Closing Loopholes Bill, which passed federal parliament on Monday, helps restore some balance towards workers. Under the changes, the Fair Work Commission will have to ensure workers don’t go backwards when intractable bargaining disputes are … Continued

PJCIS reports on its activities in 2022-23

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today tabled its Annual Report of Committee Activities 2022-2023. During the reporting period, the Committee undertook numerous legislative and oversight reviews, working across 14 inquiries; and presented nine reports to the Parliament on a range of complex national security matters. The Committee held 50 meetings and briefings, including … Continued

Audit Committee to scrutinise the Commonwealth Financial Statements

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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has commenced an inquiry into the 2022-23 Commonwealth Financial Statements which are audited each year by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO). This audit provides the Parliament with an independent examination of the Commonwealth’s accounts and identifies financial statement risks, issues with governance arrangements, and problems … Continued

JSA Commissioner Appointment Welcomed By Australia’s Independent Tertiary Education Sector

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The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) warmly welcomes the appointment of Professor Barney Glover AO as the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). “Professor Glover’s leadership comes at a crucial time for Australia’s workforce development,” said Troy Williams, ITECA Chief Executive. Professor Glover brings considerable depth of experience from his leadership roles, … Continued

Rewiring Australia backs overhaul of electricity market to reduce bills

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A comprehensive overhaul of the National Electricity Market (NEM) is needed to bring down energy bills and meet Australia’s 2030 emissions and renewable energy targets, according to Rewiring Australia.   The final report from the former Energy Security Board, released by the federal government, calls for energy distribution companies to integrate household solar into the … Continued