Wednesday, 23 June 2010

GENERAL

The PM has addressed the Business Council. [Full text]

Tony Abbott has addressed a CEDA conference. [Full text]

HEALTH

Minister Nicola Roxon said the 2010 edition of Australia's Health is an invaluable compendium of statistics and analysis on the health of our nation. [Full text]

Minister Roxon announced a 20% increase to the allowance payable to GPs who supervise doctors enrolled in general practice training. [Full text]

Minister Roxon discussed health issues in an ABC Breakfast interview. [Full text]

Minister Roxon discussed health issues in a doorstop interview. [Full text]

The AIHW issued 'Australia's health 2010'. [Full text]

Medicines Australia said 'Australia's Health 2010' highlights the important contribution of prescription medicines in improving health outcomes. [Full text]

The Parliamentary Library issued a Bill Digest for the Carer Recognition Bill 2010. [Full text]

The TGA issued a recall for Survival Saline solution. [Full text]

The TGA updated its Q&A on its code of good manufacturing practice. [Full text]

The TGA has issued Product Assessment Reports for Adefovir dipivoxil, Agalsidase alfa ghu and

Risperidone. [Full text]

The Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula has issued its 2008-09 report. [Full text]

HEALTH/RESEARCH

Ten health and medical scientists have been enlisted to establish the preliminary research strategy at the SA Health and Medical Research Institute. [Full text]

RESEARCH/INNOVATION

Minister Kim Carr announced more than $66.7 million for 218 projects under the Linkage Projects scheme. [Full text]

A House committee has issued the report from its inquiry into Australia's international research collaboration. [Full text]

DEFENCE/INNOVATION

Minister Lindsay Tanner announced the appointment of John Shipway to the ASC Board. [Full text]

EDUCATION

Minister Julia Gillard introduced changes to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act into Parliament. [Full text]

TAFE Directors issued a newsletter. [Full text]

TAFE Directors invited members to complete a survey in response to the PCs study into the VET workforce. [Full text]

BHERT is seeking nominations for its 2010 Award for Outstanding Philanthropic Support of Higher Education. [Full text]

A House committee will hold a hearing in Canberra on 24/6 for its inquiry into school libraries and teacher librarians in Australian schools. [Full text]

A Senate committee announced an inquiry into Industry Skills Councils. [Full text]

ENGINEERING/EDUCATION

Engineers Australia is seeking comment on the draft curriculum for senior secondary years in English, Mathematics, Science and History. [Full text]

ENGINEERING

The first week of August will be Australian Engineering Week. [Full text]

RESOURCES

Minister Chris Bowen and Shadow Minister Christopher Pyne discussed resources taxation in an interview. [Full text]

The Minerals Council issued 'Minerals resources, tax, and the prosperity of all Australians'. [Full text]

ENERGY

Minister Greg Combet has discussed the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Bill in Parliament. [Full text]

Greens Senator Christine Milne said the Government and Opposition voted against a move to exclude native forest furnaces from the definition of renewable energy. [Full text]

The RIRDC issued 'Overview of Bioenergy in Australia'. [Full text]

The ORER said PV solar installations and hydro and wind installations will need additional compliance documentation before RECs are created. [Full text]

The AEMC has published a new version of the National Electricity Rules. [Full text]

The Treaties committee has recommended that the Australian Government join the International Renewable Energy Agency. [Full text]

ENERGY/WATER

The ABS issued 'Household Water, Energy Use and Conservation, Victoria, Oct 2009'. [Full text]

CLIMATE CHANGE

Minister Penny Wong discussed climate change in a speech. [Full text]

CLIMATE CHANGE/WATER

Minister Wong discussed energy and water issues in an interview. [Full text]

WATER/AGRICULTURE

Minister Wong has said SA Liberals describe Senator Barnaby Joyce as ludicrous. [Full text]

The NFF said farmers and irrigators are on a knife-edge awaiting the release of the draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan next month. [Full text]

METEOROLOGY/AGRICULTURE

The BoM issued an ENSO Wrap-up. [Full text]

BIOTECH/AGRICULTURE

The OGTR has issued a licence for a release of wheat genetically modified for enhanced carbon assimilation in drought and heat prone environments. [Full text]

Croplife has issued its submission in Response to the Review of the Gene Technology Regulations. [Full text]

BIOSECURITY/AGRICULTURE

Greens Senator Christine Milne welcomed improved quarantine conditions allowing increased apple exports to China but wants to ensure that apple imports do not threaten Australian soft fruits and apples. [Full text]

AGRICULTURE

The WEA has issued a form for exporters with multi-year accreditations to update information regarding their export proposal and financial facilities. [Full text]

AGRICULTURE/CHEMICAL REGULATION

Greens Senator Christine Milne wants the Government to review all licences for the use of methyl bromide. [Full text]

ENVIRONMENT/AGRICULTURE

The Invasive Animals CRC issued a newsletter. [Full text]

ENVIRONMENT

Minister Peter Garrett discussed whaling in an interview. [Full text]

Shadow Minister Greg Hunt has said Minister Garrett must rule out being part of any shabby deal that would allow the resumption of commercial whaling. [Full text]

Shadow Minister Nigel Scullion said the Senate passed legislation that will ensure Native Title holders are consulted about the future of their land. [Full text]

Greens Senator Scott Ludlam has said the Government has been ordered by the Senate to release two key reports examining a national container deposit scheme. [Full text]

A Senate committee has issued the report from its inquiry into the Wild Rivers (Environmental Management) Bill 2010 [No.2]. [Full text]

ENVIRONMENT/FISHERIES

Shadow Parliamentary Secretary Richard Colbeck has welcomed the passage of legislation regarding mako sharks. [Full text]

POPULATION

Minister Tony Burke has addressed a Tourism and Transport conference. [Full text]

ECONOMICS

The Treasury Secretary has discussed 'Tax Reform: Opportunities and Challenges' in a speech. [Full text]

The Treaties Committee has commenced an inquiry into ten treaties tabled in Parliament. [Full text]

SPACE SCIENCE

The 11th Australian Space Development conference will be held in Adelaide next month. [Full text]

STATISTICS

The ABS issued 'Inform NT, Jun 2010'. [Full text]

The ABS issued 'What's New in Regional Statistics, Jun 2010'. [Full text]

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