Marles confirms issues of Defence’s timeliness and accuracy Defence The defence minister was questioned before the federal inquiry about comments he’d made concerning culture within the ADF senior leadership.
Responsive, agile workforce heart of employment white paper vision for economy September 25, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social An inclusive labour market focusing on needs for net zero, a growing care economy and the emerging tech industry are key points.
Defence suicide royal commission progress revealed August 23, 2023 By AAP Community & Social The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is tracking well on clearing initial liability requests but may not hit the deadline for permanent impairment claims.
Army helicopter crash victims dedicated their lives to keep us safe, says PM July 31, 2023 By AAP Defence Four soldiers perished after their Taipan MRH-90 helicopter crashed during joint military training as a part of Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Marles aims at Defence Housing mortgage subsidies, revolving door of Defence personnel May 3, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Record low unemployment is affecting Defence recruitment; record high rents mean military home loans are more appealing than ever.
Alarming report reveals suicide rates of current and former ADF personnel November 16, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Defence AIHW said the publication of the data is intended to inform improvements to mental health and suicide awareness.
Defence hires multinational Addecco for $20 million recruitment outsourcing deal October 24, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Defence is looking to recruit older Australians with a new recruiter as it toughs out a tight labor market.
Ministers concede ‘urgent and immediate action required’ to prevent veteran suicide, issue apology September 27, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The government has published its response to 13 interim report recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Union and politicians respond to interim report on veteran suicide August 12, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Defence CSPU deputy president Brooke Muscat said the union has been raising the alarm for years over the resourcing issues in the department.
ADF self-harm cases have spiked, with hundreds hospitalised July 21, 2022 By Cam Wilson Defence Department of Veterans’ Affairs data reveals self-harm hospitalisations over the past five years are nearly the same as the 17 previous years.
Labor announces $3 million pledge for Perth-based blockchain academy May 7, 2019 By Dominic Powell Communications & Technology Perth will be home to an Australia-first $3 million blockchain academy if Labor wins government on May 18.
