Australia’s Education Minister Alan Tudge has said that he is optimistic about the prospect of a rebound in the international student sector. The past 18 months have been tough for the international education sector, Tudge told the Australian International Education Conference on Oct 8. Student enrolments have declined by 70 percent since this time in…
Australia’s Education Minister ‘Optimistic’ About International Students Returning
Aussie State Leader Dan Andrews Fined $400 for Not Wearing Face Mask
The premier of the Australian state of Victoria, Dan Andrews, whose capital city Melbourne drew international attention in September for its harsh police response to protests against COVID-19 restrictions, has been fined $400 by police for not wearing a face mask. Victoria Police on Friday afternoon confirmed that Andrews had been fined $200 each time for…
Hope Rises in Australian Service Sector as Restriction Ease
Australia’s service sector is still declining, but experts speculate that easing lockdown restrictions will see the industry recover in the coming months. According to the Australian Industry Group’s performance of service index, although there has been an increase of 0.1 points to 45.7 for September, as it still falls below the 50 points mark, indicating…
Anti-Corruption Body to Investigate Australian State MPs Over Corrupt Conduct Allegations
Victoria’s anti-corruption body will investigate allegations of “serious corrupt conduct” by state MPs over the misuse of taxpayer money and branch stacking. Dubbed “Operation Watts,” both the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) and the Victorian Ombudsman will look “into a range of matters”—including the misuse of public money used for “party‐political work or other improper…
Anti-Corruption Body to Investigate Australian State MPs Over Corruption Allegations
Victoria’s anti-corruption body will investigate allegations of “serious corrupt conduct” by state MPs over the misuse of taxpayer money and branch stacking. Dubbed “Operation Watts,” both the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) and the Victorian Ombudsman will look “into a range of matters”—including the misuse of public money used for “party‐political work or other improper…
‘It’s Going to Be Tough’: Over $700 Million Lost per Week in One Australian State as COVID-19 Lockdown Hits Economy Hard
Victoria’s economy has lost over $700 million (US$508 million) per week since the start of the lockdown, while business and consumer confidence continue to remain at low levels. This comes as Melbourne claims the world record for the longest lockdown city in the world, overtaking Argentinian capital Buenos Aires for the number of days in…
‘It’s Going to Be Tough’: $700 Million Lost per Week as Lockdown Devastates Australia City
Victoria’s economy has lost over $700 million (US$508 million) per week since the start of the lockdown, with business and consumer confidence levels bottoming out. This comes as Melbourne claims the world record for the longest locked down city in the world, overtaking Argentinian capital Buenos Aires for the number of days under government-mandated lockdown….
Vaccine Mandate for Australian ‘Authorised Workers’ in Victoria
A million Australians who are “authorised workers” in the state of Victoria have two weeks to get their first COVID-19 vaccination to keep working on site, as construction industry prepares to reopen with strict safeguards in the state. Premier Daniel Andrews says all Melbourne and regional Victoria residents on the state’s authorised worker list must…
Vaccine Passports to Be Trialled in Regional Victoria
The Victorian Labor Government will begin a series of “vaccinated economy trials” in regional Victoria to determine how vaccine passports could be rolled out across the state. This comes after the state fell short of the 80 percent single vaccination target set by the Andrews government’s roadmap that would have seen a slight easing of…
‘Authoritarian’ Restrictions Forcing Australians Into Conflict With Police: State MP
September 27, 2021
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Alleged images and video of police aggressively subduing Australians in Melbourne to quell civil unrest in the southern state has raised concerns over the use of force by law enforcement against alleged breaches of public health orders. David Limbrick, an upper house member of Victoria’s state parliament, says police have been given the “very difficult”…
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