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Security Committee to hear about intelligence oversight legislation

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) will hold the first public hearing for its review of the Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 on 15 September 2023. Public hearing15 September 20239.00 am – 1.30 pm AESTCommittee Room 1S3, Parliament House, Canberra; and via videoconference The Committee will hear from government representatives, the Commonwealth Ombudsman and academic … Continued

4 Million Students Suggest A Rethink On Government Skills Is Policy Required

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The latest data that shows nearly nine-in-ten skills training students choose to study with an independent Registered Training Organisation (RTO).  This highlights the need for the Australian Government to radically rethink it’s approach to skills training policy according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, … Continued

Friends of the Earth Applauds Resources Minister on Decommissioning

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Environmentalists Welcome Federal Oil and Gas Decommissioning Roadmap     Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) is congratulating Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King for launching a Decommissioning Roadmap Issues Paper today.   FoEA Offshore Fossil Gas Campaigner Jeff Waters said environmentalists should be grateful that the Federal Government is taking action on this crucial issue. … Continued

Inclusion and access! Meaningless words for Deaf Australians as Australian Electoral Commission deems Auslan translation of The Voice is ‘not required’ and the Federal Government can’t help.

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Millions of Deaf and Hard of hearing Australians are being denied access to adequate information about the Voice to Parliament because the Australian Electoral Commission decided that Auslan translation videos were ‘not required’. Expression Australia, the foremost service provider for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Australians took its concerns to the Australian Government yesterday but … Continued

Audit Committee tables Interim Report on Synergy 360-linked Inquiry into Procurement at Services Australia & NDIA

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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has tabled an interim report for its inquiry into procurement at Services Australia and the NDIA which were connected with consulting firm Synergy 360. The report recommends that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) examine the evidence gathered by the Committee to date to determine whether to conduct a fuller investigation … Continued

New study shows alarming rates of gambling-related suicide – Findings spark urgent call for government action

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Federal and State Governments must introduce significant gambling harm reforms in the wake of new research that indicates a significant percentage of suicides across Australia are related to gambling.   Suicide Prevention Australia, the Alliance for Gambling Reform and Financial Counselling Australia have come together to demand a significant rethink of the nation’s approach to … Continued

A National Suicide Prevention Strategy to create hope through action

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World National Suicide Prevention Day The following statement includes information about suicide. Some people may find the content of this statement distressing. If you, or someone you know needs support, please seek support from a GP, a person you trust or a suicide prevention service such as:  Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue: 1300 … Continued

Australian government selects ICEYE for near real-time flood and bushfire data to strengthen disaster response

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ICEYE will empower National and Provincial Agencies throughout Australia to enhance country-wide resilience   ICEYE, a world-leading provider of natural catastrophe solutions and insights, has been selected by the Federal Government of Australia to supply flood and bushfire hazard data for all states and territories across the country. Through this agreement with the Federal Government, … Continued

Girl Geek Academy calls on government to leverage $16 billion Tech procurement spend to fix gender inequality in the tech industry

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The Federal Government documents showed $16 billion in tech-related contracts valued at over $100,000 in FY22, and Girl Geek Academy says this massive financial industry influence could hold the solution to the lack of “Women in tech” in Australia. Today consultations close on the draft recommendations from Minister Ed Husic’s 12 month long “Diversity in STEM … Continued

Girl Geek Academy calls on government to leverage $16 billion Tech procurement spend to fix gender inequality in the tech industry

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Federal Government documents show $16 billion in tech industry-related contracts over $100,000 were in play in FY22, and Girl Geek Academy says this massive financial influence could hold the solution to the lack of “Women in tech” in Australia. Consultations close today on draft recommendations of Minister Ed Husic’s “Diversity in STEM Review” and CEO … Continued