Category: Federal

By Adam Coleman Recent experiences suggest border security measures will be ineffective in keeping out pandemic influenza and the only effective approach for health officials following an outbreak is to…

By Jane Garcia in Sydney A focus on choice, quality and diversity in schools, vocational and higher education will enhance Australia’s education and skills system, Prime Minister John Howard told…

By Rachael Turk The recent Federal Budget saw a dramatic turn of events for an ailing Australian film and television industry when Communications Minister Helen Coonan and Arts Minister George…

NSW Attorney General John Hatzistergos has announced the release of a discussion paper on identity crime by a peak group of law experts from across Australia. He says identity crime…

By Graeme Samuel, chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission A comprehensive review of Australia's consumer policy framework is taking place this year and provides a good opportunity for…

By Staff Writer Australian citizens will need to prove their identity when enrolling to vote or updating their enrolment from Monday, following the introduction of a new federal enrolment procedure…

By Staff Writer A global research report: Serving the Ageing Citizen has found Australia is well ahead of most OECD countries in responding to an ageing population, but suggests a…

By Adam Coleman Australia has been ranked ninteenth in an international report on global competitiveness behind Switzerland, Finland and Sweden, which topped the list followed by Denmark, Singapore and the…

By Louise Sylvan One of the core responsibilities of governments and their agencies is protecting members of the public from illegal activity in all its forms. While individual agencies or…

By Staff Writer The Prime Minister, John Howard, has announced changes to his Ministry, including two promotions to Cabinet, three new appointments to the outer Ministry and two new Parliamentary…