Policy

Australia’s first independent disability research group

The government has pledged more than $13.6 million to the National Disability Research Partnership, an Australian-first entity, co-led by people with disability. The National Disability Research Partnership will facilitate collaborative and inclusive disability research, to improve policy and practice for people with disability in Australia. Image: Image: Pexels/ Eren Li Produced By: Emma Myers Featured …

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Albanese aimed at amplifying Australia’s naval arsenal

The Albanese government is set for a major overhaul of Australia’s naval fleet. It was announced on Tuesday that the Australian Royal Navy would double the existing number of warships. This also could include six new large, optionally crewed surface vessels that can be operated remotely during wartime. However, with the naval upgrade reportedly costing …

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Federal Government releases new cyber security strategy, aims to be world leader in field

Today marks the release of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. Aiming to boost the 2.3 billion dollars already invested in cyber security strategies, this new policy provides a 589.6 million dollar bump in funding. This funding boost will be primarily used to provide support for small-to-medium businesses and individuals vulnerable to a cyber attack. …

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Lobbyist Registers Shrouded in Secrecy, research shows

Advocates and academics are calling for greater regulation and transparency when it comes to lobbying.  Current public lobbyist registers reveal little information as to who’s lobbying who, and how often, leaving experts concerned about undue influence, and the risk of misconduct and corruption.  Public health researchers are among those concerned, with worries the influence of …

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