Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - September, 2023
Australia's Disability Royal Commission has issued its final report, presenting 222 recommendations for transformative change.
Employment boost pledged
The Federal Government says it will increase employment for the marginalised with a new scheme.
Abuse report calls for change
A report has emerged from a two-year inquiry into the Tasmanian government's handling of child sexual abuse within its institutions.
Government set on First Nations work
The government says its employment white paper focuses on improving economic outcomes for First Nations people.
Bennu samples touch down
NASA's OSIRIS-REx has returned asteroid Bennu samples and is now jetting off to its next target.
COVID inquiry announced
The Federal Government has announced an inquiry into the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biobank to drive discovery
An Australian-first biobank will be established to improve and discover new treatments for children with ...
New green guide for business
A new CSIRO handbook will guide businesses on how to report and account for their natural assets.
Digital ID bill appears
Australia's long-awaited digital identity legislation has made its way to Parliament.
BOM sees big shift
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially declared the arrival of two significant climate drivers ...
Islands seek climate justice
Small island nations are pushing for clarity and legal accountability amid a worsening climate crisis.
Reef kept off danger list
The Great Barrier Reef has avoided being added to UNESCO's endangered list.
Disability changes coming
The Federal Government is set to scrap the outdated Disability Services Act and impose new standards ...
Local diets slip
Australia, famed for its fertile lands and premium produce, finds itself in a dire dietary predicament.
Fusion build to power young minds
Australian students will soon build their own nuclear fusion device.
SDGs mostly missed
As the world approaches the halfway mark for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a sobering report reveals ...
Uni violence body demanded
A landmark inquiry has called for an taskforce on university sexual violence.
Commissioner speaks on ignored talks
The chair of a Royal Commission has urged action on Defence and veteran suicide.