Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s key legislation that was lauded as a way to provide tens of thousands of social housing around Australia has faced another roadblock after the Greens’ motion to delay a vote on the bill until October succeeded. The motion proposed by the Greens senate leader Senator Sarah Hanson-Young argued the delay would…
Australian Housing Bill Deferred as Greens Play Hardball with Labor’s Social Policy
6 Reasons Why Making Canberra an ‘EV Only’ City Is a Bad Idea
June 18, 2023
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Commentary What is it about the thought processes of the policymakers in our capital cities? Australia’s capital city and its government—the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly—are seriously exploring ways to cement a Grand Canyon-like disconnect between the people and lofty ideas. Currently, the latest thought bubble to hit the ACT’s Legislative Assembly is to…
Making Canberra an ‘Electric Vehicle Only’ City Will Be to Its Own Detriment
June 18, 2023
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Commentary What is it about the thought processes of the policymakers in our capital cities? The disconnect between reality and the lot of the citizens seems of Grand Canyon proportions. Australia’s capital city and its government—the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly—is seriously exploring its ability to cement its reputation as being seriously out of…
Six Reasons Why Making Canberra an ‘EV Only’ City Is a Bad Idea
June 18, 2023
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Commentary What is it about the thought processes of the policymakers in our capital cities? Australia’s capital city and its government—the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly—are seriously exploring ways to cement a Grand Canyon-like disconnect between the people and lofty ideas. Currently, the latest thought bubble to hit the ACT’s Legislative Assembly is to…
Communications Minister Requests Briefing on Public Broadcaster’s Staff Cuts
June 18, 2023
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Australia’s communication minister, Michelle Rowland, has requested a briefing on the national broadcaster’s decision to axe 120 roles, including its political editor, Andrew Probyn. This comes after the move received blowback from senior media and public figures in Australia and comes as management attempts to streamline the outlet to attract younger audiences. “This is a…
Aussie Swimmers to Share in Revenue Under New Deal
Australia’s top swimmers will earn a share of the sport’s commercial revenue for the first time after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Swimming Australia. The Australian Swimmers’ Association has struck a deal with the sport’s governing body to ensure athletes earn a share of commercial revenue from sponsorship, broadcast rights and licensing. “This…
The Growing Threat of Deepfake AI Means Every Business Needs a Response Plan
June 18, 2023
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AI researchers are calling on every business and organisation to develop a response plan to the growing threat of deep fake cyber attacks, as the perils are real, according to researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). In a paper published this year entitled ‘Brace Yourself! Why managers should adopt a synthetic media incident response playbook…
Climate Protests Stop Coal Exports in Australia
Climate activists Blockade Australia protests at ports in Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne have disrupted coal shipments and motorway traffic. A climate protester has suspended herself from a rail bridge at the Newcastle coal ports, blocking trains, as coordinated protests were mounted at ports in Melbourne and Brisbane. The woman is live streaming her solitary protest…
Australian PM Announces $2 Billion in Social Housing Investments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $2 billion (US$1.4 billion) injection into social home investment across the country as the federal government continues attempts to pass its “Housing Australia Future Fund” bill. The $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator payment will be delivered to all states and territories in the next two weeks. “Every Australian…
South Australian Pet Owners Set for Rental Rights Boost
Renters in South Australia (SA) would no longer have to choose between keeping a roof over their heads and giving up a pet under proposed law changes. The state’s government on Sunday announced it will consult on a bill to include a presumption in residential tenancy laws that a renter who applies to keep a…
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