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WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / January 18, 2024 / In a powerful and unprecedented effort, the R.T. Weatherman Foundation has organized meetings in Washington, D.C., between the families of American military veterans who lost their lives in Ukraine and members of the United States Congress. This meeting is part of a broader effort to advocate … Continued
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As Australian economists debate the possibility of a recession in 2024, with migration driven population growth a possible saviour, the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) is urging the Government to be on the front foot and plan for housing accordingly. The NGAA is set to submit a comprehensive proposal to the Federal budget, recommending the … Continued
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The federal government has today released their response to a consultation paper released last year on safe and responsible AI in Australia. Experts available: Professor Lisa Given: the government’s approach and comparisons internationally Dr Dana Mckay: the potential of AI – good and bad Dr Nicole Shackleton: the lack of consideration of AI use in sex … Continued
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Representing a major repositioning in the national government consulting market, Synergy Group and ThinkPlace have announced that they have joined forces. ThinkPlace is a highly regarded provider of strategy, innovation, and design solutions. Synergy Group is the leading Australian-owned professional services firm providing multi-disciplinary transformation consulting and managed services to government. ThinkPlace joining Synergy Group … Continued
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16th of January 2024 The Federal and NSW state government have announced a new $200 million package to help support energy saving upgrades for social housing and low income rentals in the hottest and coldest parts of New South Wales. Around 30,000 household will be eligible to receive support to upgrade heat pumps, fans, … Continued
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Australia needs a new strategy for international education, given shifts in geopolitical relations, technological advancements, and changing student preferences influence how international education is delivered and consumed. That’s the advice to the Australian Government from the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, higher education … Continued
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New research from the Australia Institute shows a European Union-style tax on plastic packaging could raise nearly $1.5 billion each year. The analysis finds the federal government could raise $1,300 per tonne of ‘virgin’ or un-recycled plastic through a levy on businesses that import or manufacture plastic packaging. “Australia is facing a growing tsunami of … Continued
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The Queensland Conservation Council urges the Government to ensure that the impact of climate change is a key focus within the Federal Government investigation into the nation’s emergency warning system, triggered by heightened scrutiny over announcement delays from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). Dave Copeman says “Australia is facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change, … Continued
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Embargoed until 12:05am AEDT 1 Jan 2024 Thunderstruck by the interim ACDC: the most significant public health infrastructure in decades The interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (ACDC), which begins operations this month, is one of the biggest advances in Australia’s public health infrastructure in decades and holds the potential to improve millions of lives, … Continued
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Homelessness service providers are under immense strain from the toughest year on record, as a new survey reveals unrelenting demand due to the housing and cost of living crises. According to a survey of 252 workers across frontline and support functions: More than 35 per cent of respondents gave a maximum score of … Continued
