Australia’s biggest polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling plant continues its construction as the Government increases its funding to ensure that it can meet the country’s ambitious waste reduction targets and support job creation in the region. Circular Plastic Australia’s PET recycling facility is receiving an added $16.5 million through a Clean Energy ...
Thirty-seven recipients of the ACT’s Technology Upgrade Fund have received a total of $478,000 to deliver projects that will improve digital connection and provide more accessible technology for Canberrans. Assistant Minister for Seniors, Veterans, Families and Community Services Emma Davidson said that the grants will strengthen Canberra’s ...
Telstra has been ordered to refund around $25 million to thousands of its customers after making them pay for services the company’s NBN infrastructure could not bring. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigated the company and found that ...
Ten manufacturing companies have received a share of $5 million in funding from the NSW Government to locally produce personal protective equipment (PPEs). The $5 million funding was provided by the state government to support domestic ...
The SA Government has launched the Community Connections program, supporting the making and strengthening of social and community connections for South Australians who are at risk of social isolation. The Community Connections program will link isolated adults with the right connections at ...
The New Zealand Government has announced its agreement to establish a consumer data right framework for the benefit of its citizens. According to Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark, consumers should be in charge ...
Queensland homeowners and builders caught between rising prices and material shortages can now get free help in building their homes. The Accelerated Builder/Consumer Dispute (ABCD) service became available on July 1, providing free professional mediators to ...
Amendments have been made to Australia’s Franchising Code of Conduct, protecting over 1200 brands and over 90,000 small and family businesses in the franchising sector. Australia’s franchise sector contributes $154 billion dollars a year, making a major contribution to the economy. The Franchising Code ...
Tasmania partners up with the national government, giving funds that will improve mining operations, exploration, mineral discovery and land use planning. The Tasmanian Geoscience Initiative has been given $2 million in funding for the next ...
Two new mass vaccination centres and a large clinic will be set up by the NSW Government at the heart of the city in preparation for a larger supply of Pfizer vaccines. Adding upon the Government’s vaccine rollout, the ...
The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced that the national minimum wage will increase from $19.84 per hour to $20.33 per hour starting today. A 2.5 per cent increase to the national minimum wage was announced by the Fair ...
Savvy government agencies have realised that having a governance process and framework to support AI and intelligent automation – especially AI ethics – is now mandatory. And while there are very few Secretaries, CEOs and SES in government agencies and departments who need to be convinced of ...
