Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:22:50 EST Copyright Commonwealth of Australia Funnelback en-au government http://australia.gov.au/AGOSP/global_site/library/images/australia_gov_au_sml.png 23 144 http://australia.gov.au/news-and-media http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.australia.gov.au Media Releases collected from Australian Government agencies, ministers and departments http://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2012/mr-12-02.html http://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2012/mr-12-02.html Search Number Date Embargo. Reserve Bank of Australia. Reserve Bank of Australia. 7 Feb 2012 http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182363.htm http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182363.htm Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. A three-year trial of virtual English language tuition using the National Broadband Network (NBN) will help new migrants settle into regional communities, the Australian Government announced today. The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, said the $5.1 million trial would initially involve up to 200 new migrants and would complement the Australian Government's existing Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). 7 Feb 2012 http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182359.htm http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182359.htm Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. The Opposition's dodgy figures for a processing centre on Nauru continue to unravel today, after it was revealed their 'secret' costings were actually provided by a catering company. 'Eurest was a catering subcontractor on Nauru for the International Organization for Migration and they openly admit they have no expertise in immigration matters.'. 7 Feb 2012 http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/parlsec/media/kl/2012/kl182380.htm http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/parlsec/media/kl/2012/kl182380.htm Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister. A three-year trial of virtual English language tuition using the National Broadband Network (NBN) will help new migrants settle into regional communities, the Australian Government announced today. The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, said the $5.1 million trial would initially involve up to 200 new migrants and would complement the Australian Government's existing Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). 7 Feb 2012 http://www.pm.gov.au/press-office/queen-elizabeth-diamond-jubilee-trust http://www.pm.gov.au/press-office/queen-elizabeth-diamond-jubilee-trust The Australian Government has today pledged up to $5 million to The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, as part of Australia's commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee. The Trust is chaired by former UK Prime Minister Sir John Major. The Government will also recognise the Diamond Jubilee in other ways:. 7 Feb 2012 http://www.pm.gov.au/press-office/further-assistance-flood-affected-communities-nsw http://www.pm.gov.au/press-office/further-assistance-flood-affected-communities-nsw Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that clean-up and recovery grants of up to $15,000 will be provided to communities in New South Wales inundated by recent floods. The grants will be jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). The Australian Government continues to work closely with the NSW Government to deliver assistance to flood affected communities. 7 Feb 2012 http://minister.ret.gov.au/mediacentre/mediareleases/pages/solarflagshipsprogram.aspx http://minister.ret.gov.au/mediacentre/mediareleases/pages/solarflagshipsprogram.aspx The Moree Solar Farm consortium was given until 15 December 2011 to meet financial close as a condition of the $306.5 million grant on offer from the Australian Government as part of the Solar Flagships Program. The Australian Government will now invite Moree Solar Farm and the three other shortlisted PV projects from AGL, Infigen-Suntech and TRUenergy to update their applications for reassessment by the independent Solar Flagships Council. The Government has also extended the time to reach financial close for the only solar thermal project to be assessed viable by the Solar Flagships Council, the Solar Dawn solar thermal project. 7 Feb 2012 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/technology-revolution-celebrated-by-australia-post.html http://auspost.com.au/about-us/technology-revolution-celebrated-by-australia-post.html Tuesday, 07 February 2012. Australia Post is celebrating the technological revolution of the 21st century with the release of five domestic rate (60c) stamps featuring the mobile phone, modern refrigerator, flat-screen television, digital media player and the Global Positioning System (GPS). Television transmission in Australia is now 24 hours a day. 7 Feb 2012 http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr12-tp-tp011.htm http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr12-tp-tp011.htm THE HON TANYA PLIBERSEK MP. A national primary care organisation, the Australian General Practice Network, will form on 1 July 2012 a new national body for Medicare Locals- the Australian Government's landmark new primary health care network. The Australian General Practice Network (AGPN), a national primary care organisation, will form on 1 July 2012, a new national body for Medicare Locals- the Gillard Government's landmark new primary health care networks. 7 Feb 2012 http://www.pm.gov.au/press-office/further-assistance-flood-affected-communities-queensland http://www.pm.gov.au/press-office/further-assistance-flood-affected-communities-queensland Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that clean-up and recovery grants of up to $25,000 will be provided to communities in Queensland inundated by recent floods. The Prime Minister acknowledged that many flood affected regions have only partially recovered from the previous flood events of 2011 and 2010, and that prompt financial assistance is required to help communities get back on their feet. The Australian Government continues to work closely with the Queensland Government to deliver assistance to flood affected communities. 7 Feb 2012 http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/media-room/latest-news/reef-guardians/2012/ripples-of-change-grant-kelso-state-school http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/media-room/latest-news/reef-guardians/2012/ripples-of-change-grant-kelso-state-school GBRMPA Reef Guardian Director Karen Vohland said the grant would allow students to continue and expand on their environmental work. Kelso State School has been heavily involved in the Reef Guardian Schools program and have been recognised for their efforts to improve their waste management and biodiversity, she said. Other Ripples of Change grant winners include: Paluma Environmental Education Centre, Babinda State School, Hampden State School, Tannum Sands State High School, Gympie State High School, Coowonga State School, Maidavale State School, Cooktown State School, Victoria Plantation State School, Kelso State School, Belgian Gardens State School, Gympie East State School, Mansfield State High School, Cawarral State School, The Willows State School, Kirwan State School, St Marys Catholic College Maryborough, Redlynch State College, Gargett State School and Collinsville State High School. 7 Feb 2012 http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/mediareleasesbyReleaseDate/D75D00B0F3C80434CA2578FD0017FF50?OpenDocument http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/mediareleasesbyReleaseDate/D75D00B0F3C80434CA2578FD0017FF50?OpenDocument MEDIA RELEASE 7 February 2012 Embargo: 11.30 am (Canberra Time) 12/2012. Men and women spend similar time undertaking all forms of work (both paid and unpaid) but some mums want more paid work hours according to the Gender Indicators, Australia publication released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today. The second release of Gender Indicators, Australia, includes new data and commentaries representing the differences between men and women in the major areas of social concern for gender equality. 7 Feb 2012 http://parlsec.treasurer.gov.au/displaydocs.aspx?doc=pressreleases/2012/003.htm&pageID=003&min=djb&Year=&DocType=0 http://parlsec.treasurer.gov.au/displaydocs.aspx?doc=pressreleases/2012/003.htm&pageID=003&min=djb&Year=&DocType=0 The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Bradbury, today announced that the Financial Reporting Panel (FRP) will be wound up. 'The concept of the FRP as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism was a worthy one, but demand for the mechanism has proven to be too low to justify its continued operation,' Mr Bradbury said. Between 2006, when it was established, and 2010, only one case was referred to the FRP, but the matter was resolved before a determination was made. 7 Feb 2012 http://www.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au/mediareleases/pages/2012/first%20quarter/7-february-2012-cyber-crime-reminder-for-small-business.aspx http://www.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au/mediareleases/pages/2012/first%20quarter/7-february-2012-cyber-crime-reminder-for-small-business.aspx Minister for Home Affairs. Minister for Small Business. Minister for Small Business Senator Mark Arbib said small business is at the heart of our economy and cyber-crime can have a devastating impact on a small business. 7 Feb 2012 http://www.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au/mediareleases/pages/2012/first%20quarter/7-february-2012---protecting-our-children-on-the-internet.aspx http://www.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au/mediareleases/pages/2012/first%20quarter/7-february-2012---protecting-our-children-on-the-internet.aspx Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today joined the Australian Federal Police to remind parents, teachers and children about the importance of internet safety. The website includes information about protecting children on the internet like:. It's important that parents and teachers are aware of the potential risks to children on the internet and know how to make sure they use it safely. 7 Feb 2012 http://www.smos.gov.au/media/2012/mr_042012.html http://www.smos.gov.au/media/2012/mr_042012.html The Opposition is softening up the Australian Public Service for massive cutbacks by repeatedly using incorrect figures, Special Minister of State Gary Gray said today. 'For the fifth time, Joe Hockey has claimed the Government has grown the public service by 20,000 in his bid to justify making 12,000 people redundant within the first two years of an Abbott Coalition Government,' Mr Gray said. 'Repeatedly we have corrected Mr Hockey's data and last August he was offered a briefing by the Australian Public Service Commission to get his numbers right.'. 7 Feb 2011 http://www.media.australia.com/en-au/mediareleases/default_7852.aspx http://www.media.australia.com/en-au/mediareleases/default_7852.aspx Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy believes today's announcement by Scoot, to make the Gold Coast the second new route in its international expansion plans, will add valuable air capacity, improve access and attract new international tourists from Singapore and the wider, fast-growing markets of Asia. Tourism Australia estimates that the Singapore market has the potential to grow to between $2.3 billion and $2.8 billion in overnight spending by 2020. © Tourism Australia 2012. No Date http://www.afp.gov.au/media-centre/news/afp/2012/february/partnerships-promote-a-safer-cyberspace-for-children.aspx http://www.afp.gov.au/media-centre/news/afp/2012/february/partnerships-promote-a-safer-cyberspace-for-children.aspx This is a joint media release with the AFP, Microsoft, Datacom and ninemsn. ThinkUKnow is a partnership between the AFP and Microsoft and is proudly supported by ninemsn and now Datacom. Developing effective partnerships with those who maintain and carry out business on the internet is a vital step in protecting children and making the internet a safer place, Assistant Commissioner Gaughan said. No Date