Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - August, 2023
The eSafety Commissioner says children have started using AI to bully their peers.
Anti-violence targets announced
The Federal Government has, for the first time, set targets for ending violence against women and children.
Twitter shift drives off experts
There has been a mass exodus of environmentalists from the website formerly known as Twitter.
Voice sought for climate
Experts say Indigenous voices need to lead Australia’s response to the climate crisis.
Newest supercomputer switching on
Swinburne University of Technology launched its $5.2 million supercomputer.
US judge tells state to help
A court ruling means government agencies must protect citizens from impacts of climate change in Montana.
Fresh funds for Gap goals
A $44 Million funding boost has been provided to support at-risk First Nations families.
NSW report shows country split
The NSW Auditor-General has revealed big disparities in access and outcomes between rural and metropolitan students.
Robodebt apology offered
The Federal Parliament has extended a formal apology to the victims of the unlawful Robodebt scheme.
Uni survey revived
Universities Australia has committed to a new national survey on campus sexual assault.
Union claims probed in ACT
The ACT’s Integrity Commission is looking into allegations of improper influence in school tenders.
Digital ID tech slammed
A digital identity expert says plans for the myGovID app will not work without an overhaul.
Unknown genes tallied
Researchers are investigating the “unknome”; a database of human genes we know almost nothing about.
New money for school boost
The Federal Government has committed $6.4 million to establishing a new site to transform Indigenous education.
Virtual nurse tools backed
Virtual reality (VR) is a useful tool in nurse training, but traditional training methods also look like they are here to stay.
Uni bill open for input
The Albanese Government says it is committed to the recommendations of the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report.
Wage "betrayal" sets up strike
Wage talks for teachers in NSW have crumbled after the government's offer was labelled a “betrayal”.
Apps slammed for Chinese link
Australian officials have identified TikTok and WeChat as potential national security hazards.