NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 13 November 2024
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Audit Committee examines public service frameworks for artificial intelligence
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from a range of entities this coming Friday 15 November as part of its inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities. The Chair of the JCPAA, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that ‘it is critical that overarching frameworks are in place to support public sector entities while they consider how they may best use emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.'
Speaker takes Parliament to Sydney and the Central Coast
Speaker of the The Department of the House of Representatives
For the next three days, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP will be in Sydney and the Central Coast, as part of the Parliament in Schools program. Students will learn about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament, as well as hear first-hand from the Speaker and their local member on what a typical day looks like in their electorate and when they are in Parliament House for sitting weeks.
UN expert on contemporary forms of slavery to visit Australia
The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata , will visit Australia from 14 to 27 November 2024.?The Special Rapporteur will examine the Government's efforts in implementing international and national law, in particular as it relates to individuals and groups facing possible exploitation risks, including women and girls, migrants, asylum seekers, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons experiencing homelessness.
New report: Porn is shaping young people’s views of sex and relationships, education is key
The average age at which girls are first viewing pornography has dropped by two years since 2018, with young people now on average seeing porn for the first time at age 13.6, a new Our Watch report has found. The national violence prevention organisation is calling for better education for young people, warning that the violence and abuse often depicted in online pornography can shape harmful views and attitudes and can lead to violence.?
Survivors of church abuse call on MPs
Survivors of church sexual abuse are calling on MPs to urgently amend legislation following a devastating High Court decision today. The High Court has delivered a huge blow to survivors of abuse by ruling that vicarious liability does not apply to Churches because priests and other religious figures are not strictly employees. Law firm Rightside Legal says this is a tragic decision that overrules recent Victorian law.
Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple
The symptoms of long COVID – such as fatigue, shortness of breath and ‘brain fog’ – can be debilitating. But can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple. Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos and Distinguished Professor Magdalena Plebanski are available for media interviews.
Space mission explores role of gravity in health
La Trobe University has joined a space mission from Sweden as part of an international collaboration with the German space agency and a Melbourne aerospace engineering firm to explore the role of gravity for health and disease in space and on Earth.?
Monash expert: Trump's inauguration could trigger a global economic catastrophe
Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations and UN Global Expert Dr Remy Davison has written about the looming economic catastrophe that could unfold with a Trump White House. Dr Davison says, “This week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers released Treasury modelling, showing the “indirect” impact of the Trump tariffs was worse than the immediate impact on Australia. This is meaningless drivel, to be frank. We can prove it’s drivel because Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Christopher Kent last week told the Senate that US deficits under Trump would lead to higher inflation and higher interest rates."
Australia and New Zealand retail workers cite increased safety concerns ahead of holiday shopping season as one in three consider quitting their job
Around one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand (34%) report feeling unsafe going into the peak holiday shopping season, according to Motorola Solutions’ Australia and New Zealand Retail Worker Safety Report. This is understandable, as the majority of the 280+ retail managers and staff surveyed said they’re concerned about crime in their stores; at least half reported concerns about shoplifting and hostile customer interactions.
Global multinational challenges trademark of small Melbourne business
In a situation that raises concerns about the protection of small business trademarks, US based multinational PPG Industries, who owns Taubmans and Autothane paints in Australia, filed to challenge the trademark of a small Melbourne based Human Resources consultancy Linq HR.?
Coles to trial digital smart trolleys, helping shoppers save time, manage their budget and checkout faster
Coles is bringing a new level of convenience to in-store grocery shopping as it becomes the first retailer in Australia to trial an all-in-one AI-powered Smart Trolley. Developed in partnership with leading grocery technology company, Instacart, the Coles Smart Trolley allows customers to track their spending in real time, pack as they shop and skip the checkout line for a more seamless and efficient shopping experience.
Medianet unveils integrated media intelligence platform with new monitoring solution and outreach updates
Medianet - Australia’s trusted media intelligence company - has released its media monitoring solution - announced last month - and is now live and available within its platform.?“The frustration with complicated, expensive and inflated platforms in the market is real. We’ve had interest from a wide spectrum of organisations looking to find a better option”, said Medianet Managing Director, Amrita Sidhu .
Should your age determine how long you drive a car?
A new website launched by 悉尼新南威尔士大学 Sydney and NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia) will help older drivers navigate licensing rules that differ from state to state while providing advice on how to keep driving longer.
Latest government health workforce audit shows continuing disparities in rural healthcare delivery
The recently released audit of the Australian health and medical research workforce by the Department of Health and Aged Care throws light on the importance of supporting rural, regional and remote health workforce and researchers through strategic and targeted measures to ensure rural Australians enjoy the same health benefits as their city counterparts.
Expert alert - Transgender Awareness Week
Bobbi Barrington – Trans Woman, Speaker, Authenticity Advocate – is available for comment on issues relating to Transgender Awareness Week (13-19 November), and Transgender Day of Remembrance (20 November). Bobbi says, "If you want to witness true bravery, look at any trans person’s journey toward authenticity, fighting for a sense of belonging in their own body in a society in which there are people who reject their right to exist.”
Federal Health Minister to speak at Australia’s premier annual GP conference
Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care the Hon. Mark Butler will attend GP24 to speak to GPs and GPs in training from across Australia. The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) annual conference GP24 runs from 21 to 23 November at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, covering the latest in medical advancements, research, and clinical practice.??
National Medicines Symposium 2024
As Australia's population continues to age, the need for more appropriate and safer medicine use is critical. The National Medicines Symposium 2024, hosted by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, will address this issue under the theme ‘Appropriate Use of Medicines in an Ageing Population.’
Michael Phelps joins World Business Forum Sydney 2025
The World Business Forum has announced its return to the ICC Sydney on November 11-12, 2025, with an outstanding program, headlined by the extraordinary 23-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps.
Your weekend ride? A 260km/h supercar
Motorsport fans, start your engines! The legendary race-winning Monster Energy Tickford Racing Ford Mustang is up for grabs at Lloyds Auctions this weekend and it could be yours! There’s just one catch, it’s going to be driven by Cam Waters at 260km/h for the next 12 months.
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