Today the National Federation Reform Council (NFRC), comprising the Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers, Treasurers and President of the Australian Local Government Association, met virtually for the second time. The NFRC reflected on the achievements of Australian governments and the Australian community in 2021, including collaborative efforts to support the COVID-19 health response and vaccination […]
Laura Jayes: Australia’s international border reopening will be discussed today as a two week pause on the reopening in response to the Omicron variant is due to end on Wednesday. A decision will be made on whether skilled migrants and international students can return or the travel ban extended. Joining me live now is the Minister […]
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program will be extended to all children aged 5 to 11 years from 10 January 2022, after the Australian Government accepted recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). Vaccination experts on ATAGI have recommended the Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine be made available to all children aged 5 to 11 years […]
Millions trapped in slavery in the Indo-Pacific region are working right now to make the Christmas presents that many Australians will buy from Australian businesses and give joyfully on December 25. In the lead up to Christmas, International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia has released a preview of upcoming research, which puts these businesses on notice. […]
Simon Birmingham: It has been an incredibly exciting time in terms of the Australia-US relationship Now, I know the theme that I’ve been throwing today is AUKUS and the business opportunity potential beyond submarines. But I think it is important, firstly to note, the importance overall of that partnership. A partnership in the pursuit of peace […]