NSW targets modern slavery in government procurement New South Wales The NSW anti-slavery commissioner says there’s strong evidence of modern slavery in supply chains for products such as cotton and tomatoes.
‘Uncomfortable’ discussion on Murray Darling Basin Plan timeline in senate estimates November 11, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water fronted senate estimates to discuss the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
Collaborative approach necessary to end violence against women and children November 9, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Culture Inaugural domestic, family and sexual violence commissioner Micaela Cronin has appeared at senate estimates, after only eight days into the role.
Passport production thorn in DFAT’s annual report October 27, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal DFAT’s Jan Adams said the reopening of Australia’s borders resulted in higher demand, which led to significant passport-processing delays.
Budget 2022: Analysing Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ speech October 25, 2022 By Jason Murphy Economy & Industry We pull out the keywords from tonight’s Budget address.
Premium Insights and analysis Economists see sense in ‘slowly does it’ approach to wellbeing framework October 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Only time will tell whether the wellbeing concept sticks, but the government’s approach may transform the way policy shapes Australia’s future.
New Victorian child safety standards to improve responsiveness to abuse and misconduct allegations July 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social From July 1 new child safety standards will apply to 50,000 Victorian organisations that provide services and facilities to children and young people.
Victoria targets climate change in new health plan; WA promotes better health for its LGBTQI community August 30, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The Victorian government has prioritised tackling climate change in its new public health and wellbeing plan, while Western Australia has promoted LGBTQI health.
