Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - August, 2023
Sub students funded
The government is funding courses for people to work on its nuclear submarine program.
Brain links boosted
Researchers have shattered records for the speed of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
Voice date set
Australians will decide on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament on October 14.
Time slowed billion-fold
Australian scientists have used a quantum computer to slow down a chemical reaction by a factor of 100 billion times.
Indonesia FTA boosted
Australia and Indonesia have inked an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA), opening new doors for businesses.
New arts body opened
The federal government has launched Creative Australia, marking a shift in the country's approach to the arts.
Tech training considered
The Albanese government may compel employers to provide technology training to protect employees against automation.
Report predicts red future
Australia is facing four decades of budget deficits, according to the latest Intergenerational Report.
State backs prison switch
The Queensland government is seeking to override its Human Rights Act and use police watch houses as youth detention facilities.
Clare scraps veto
Education Minister Jason Clare has moved to end the practice of ministers vetoing research grants.
Union surveys uni assaults
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is running a survey to assess the extent of educator sexual assault and harassment.
PC ex-chief calls for uni money
Outgoing Productivity Commission chairman Michael Brennan has proposed increasing student contributions to improve university access.
Sub workforce needed
Australia is facing workforce challenges as it prepares to enter the nuclear age.
Sports boost for ignored class
Anthony Albanese has pledged a $200 million investment in women's sports.
Cost concerns as unis merge
Up to $250 million could be at stake if South Australia’s uni merger is delayed.
Jobless rate grows
The Australian unemployment rate experienced a slight rise of 0.2 percentage points, reaching 3.7 per cent in July.
ABS regrets LGBTIQ+ left out
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has issued a “statement of regret” for omitting key LGBTIQ+ topics in the 2021 census.