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New risk-based approach to foreign investment

A new risk-based approach to foreign investment will see more scrutiny of investment proposals around critical infrastructure, minerals and technology and a more

Billion-dollar boost for medical research

Almost $2 billion will be invested in medical research under a new Federal Government initiative. The bulk of the funding, $1.4 billion, will be allocated through the

Focus on pornography as driver of misogyny

The Federal Government will make it harder for young people to access pornography as it grapples with the misogyny underpinning the increase in men’s violence against

Quantum leap in computing cred for Brisbane

Brisbane will become a quantum computing hub, following a $960 million Government investment to lure one of the world’s leading players to Queensland. Technology

Extra peer support for fatigued nurses

Nurses and midwifes will have access to peer support and telehealth services through a new program. In response to a recent survey which found 7 out of 10 frontline

Bulk billing needs extra Budget boost

Australian doctors are calling for 20 percent increases in Medicare rebates across a number of services to maintain improved bulk billing numbers. As the Federal

Domestic violence on national agenda

In the wake of weekend rallies across the country to support the victims of domestic and family violence, the Queensland Government has announced an extra $36m for

New procurement policy to drive circular economy

Businesses bidding for Federal Government work will need to meet new sustainability benchmarks from July. Australia’s first national Environmentally Sustainable

More than a natural disaster a week for Australia

More than 40 natural disasters were declared across Australia in the past six months, impacting more than 190 local government areas. As the nation’s Emergency

Migration Points Test set for overhaul

A points system which attracts younger, better skilled and more gender-diverse migrants is the focus of a new Federal Government discussion paper. The Review of the

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