The Australian Government’s Digital Skills Organisation (DSO) is currently undergoing a trial to test new approaches in designing digital qualifications and training in order to meet the skills needed for a job in the digital sector. Under this trial, the DSO will be working with ...
Queensland’s agriculture industry will now have the SafeStation app, a new workplace health and safety tool thanks to its Digital Transformation Grant. Under the Digital Transformation Grant, the Central Highlands Regional Resources Use Planning Cooperative (CHRRUP) would ...
Thousands of small-and-medium businesses that have been affected by South Australia’s seven-day lockdown are being offered a $3,000 emergency cash grant by the state government. The $100 million Business Support Package is expected to assist around 50,000 eligible SMEs such as gyms, hairdressers, nail salons, restaurants, cafes, ...
As part of its commitment to commercialising Australian research, the Government is investing $74 million to open new research hubs and training centres around the country. Under the Industrial Transformation Research Program, $36.4 million will be provided to fund the construction of eight new Research Hubs. The eight Industrial ...
The eSafety Commissioner has launched the first-ever national online safety education framework, helping Australian schools and teachers equip the youth with the necessary skills to safely navigate the online world. eSafety developed the “Best Practice ...
Victoria will be extending its current lockdown for seven days due to the current level of COVID-19 community transmission from the recent NSW incursions. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton declared that the current restrictions in Victoria will ...
The Australian Government has joined its international partners in expressing serious concerns about the malicious cyber activities done by China’s Ministry of State Security. After a consultation with the country’s partners, the Australian Government has determined that China’s Ministry of ...
Irrigators in northern Victoria will now have a more reliable water supply thanks to the completion of the Mitiamo Pipeline Project. “The completion of the Mitiamo and District Water Supply Project is a great example of the Liberal and Nationals Government ...
New Zealand has received its largest shipment of the Pfizer vaccine two days ahead of schedule, and its doses are already being sent to vaccination centres around the country. “The shipment of more than 370,000 doses reached New ...
The NSW Government is now offering financial support via the COVID-19 business grants for businesses, sole traders and not-for-profit organisations that have been impacted by the recent COVID-19 restrictions. With many experiencing reduced demand and ...
The WA Government’s free online workplace safety and health education site, SmartMove, has been updated to improve its effectiveness, bringing it in line with modern technology standards. The new version of SmartMove is significantly more interactive and ...
People with disabilities will now have an easier time connecting with potential employers thanks to the development of an accessible online job platform. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston said the Australian Government will provide $3.5 million to create a disability-specific digital ...
