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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2024 Don’t pay double: More efficient new vehicles will lower fuel bills Aussie drivers could pay up to twice the price for petrol when purchasing a new car compared to international car markets with effective fuel efficiency standards, according to the latest Climate Council analysis. On … Continued
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The following is a statement from Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper, Federal Court victor and former Chair of the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation regarding amendments introduced by the government to the OPGGS Bill governing offshore oil and gas approvals: “The government said it wanted more Indigenous consultation but now, just months after the Voice failed, they are … Continued
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The Australian Government’s strategic review of the Australian apprenticeships incentive system is overdue but welcome according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, higher education, and international education sectors. “This review is timely and necessary, given the significant decline in apprentice and trainee commencements … Continued
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Brandon BioCatalyst’s CUREator, in partnership with ANDHealth, is set to deliver a BioMedTech Incubator (BMTI) focused on developing research discoveries and medical innovations with commercial potential to address dementia and cognitive decline thanks to a $50m grant from the Federal Government. The partners have joined with Dementia Australia, the national peak body for people … Continued
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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12th of February 2023 The appeal hearing relating to the Living Wonders Cases will begin on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 February, where three Federal Court judges will assess whether Australia’s Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek, is required by law to scrutinise the climate harm of new coal and gas projects. The Environment Council of … Continued
