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Laws needed to prevent gene-based life insurance discrimination: report

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Laws are needed to protect Australians from life insurance discrimination based on genetic tests that identify increased risk of certain medical conditions, a Federal Government-funded report has found. Led by Monash University experts, in collaboration with the Universities of Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland, Tasmania, Deakin University and other clinical and consumer partners, the report also found … Continued

Audit Committee concludes Commonwealth Financial Statements inquiry

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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has tabled its report on the 2021–22 Commonwealth Financial Statements audits by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), a key transparency and accountability measure for the Commonwealth. The Committee’s inquiry focused its examination on the financial sustainability of Home Affairs, Agriculture and the NDIA, Defence’s use of appropriations, … Continued

Grants inquiry report tabled: Audit Committee recommends major changes to Commonwealth grants rules

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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has tabled its report on the administration of Commonwealth grants. Four Auditor-General reports and three additional grant programs were considered in this inquiry which informed eight recommendations which, if adopted, will significantly strengthen the processes and transparency around Commonwealth grant awards. The Chair of the JCPAA, Mr Julian Hill … Continued

New inquiry: Audit Committee to examine probity and ethics in the Australian Public Sector

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An inquiry into probity and ethics within the Australian Public Sector will be undertaken by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit as it seeks to examine whether there are systemic factors contributing to poor ethical behaviour in government agencies. The Committee will also look to identify opportunities to strengthen government integrity and accountability. The inquiry … Continued

Digital ID scheme: combating cyber fraud and identity theft will be the biggest challenge

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Dr Chao Chen, Senior Lecturer, AI and Business Analytics   Topics: digital identity, cyber fraud, identity theft  “The Commonwealth and state/territory agreement marks a key step in combating cyber fraud and identity theft.  “Traditional ID verification methods are increasingly vulnerable in our digital age, as seen in the recent Optus and Medibank data breaches.  “Biometric authentication, … Continued

Political leaders must support blanket ban on gambling advertising – ‘Watershed’ committee recommendations must get bipartisan backing

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The Federal Government and the Opposition must commit to give bipartisan support to the recommendations of a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling that has called for a blanket ban to sports gambling implemented over three years.   The Chief Advocate of the Alliance for Gambling Reform, Rev. Tim Costello, said he also welcomed the call … Continued