Tag archive: ACT Government

Australia is moving into the new system this year that will allow clients of different banks to transfer money in real time, and experts warn this will make it much easier for fraudsters to steal financial identities. When funds are being transferred immediately, banks will no longer have the time to hold payments that look unusual or suspicious. Online account...

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional New South Wales, Skills and Small Business John Barilaro today announced the inaugural board for the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship (SSE), the prestigious new partnership between all 12 NSW tertiary institutions. The board will play a crucial role in shaping the academic framework for SSE members - all 11 NSW based universities and...

Australian businesses are increasingly recognising the need for employees to travel more. It's important for these businesses to both educate their employees regarding international business etiquette and to make it easy for them to manage the expenses while on the road. Murray Warner, business development director, Concur, said, "Working across different countries and cultures can be difficult as there is...

New index shows employee-owned companies command a higher share price and have better environmental, social and governance standards Companies with a strong employee ownership culture command a significant share price premium over their publicly listed peers, according to the Employee Ownership Australian (EOA) Index launched today. An initiative of Employee Ownership Australia, the EOA Index tracks the share price of...

The President of the Law Society of the ACT, Sarah Avery, today acknowledged the call by the Shadow ACT Attorney-General for an independent review of the bail system in the ACT, prompted in part by the tragic events in Melbourne. "Like others, the Society was deeply saddened by the events in the CBD in Melbourne and expresses its deepest sympathy...

Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry announce Canberra will host the 2017 NRL ANZAC Test between Australia and New Zealand on Friday 5 May at GIO Stadium. Minister Berry joined NRL Ambassador Alan Tongue, Kangaroos player Shannon Boyd and Kiwi player Jordan Rapana to announce the clash, which is another exciting opportunity for the...

Canberrans are being urged to keep reducing their electrical use as much as possible given the ongoing risk of supply shortfalls later this afternoon. "We've been in conversations throughout the day with the Australian Energy Market Operator. There remains a possibility of supply shortfalls in Canberra especially from mid to late afternoon," Director-General, Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate Dorte...

Road opening creates better access to Gungahlin Town Centre The ring road system on the eastern side of the Gungahlin Town Centre will soon be complete with the opening on Monday (13 February) of the Manning Clark Crescent extension. The extension from Flemington Road to Anthony Rolfe Avenue creates better access to, and around, the town centre. Combined with the...

Canberrans now have a central place to park the car for free, grab a coffee, jump on their bike and ride the rest of the way to work with the launch of Australia's first Park and Pedal scheme right here in the ACT today. "It's really exciting to see Australia's first Park and Pedal scheme launched here in Canberra today,...

By ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr: After 100 days the Government is already delivering what we were elected to do: building better schools, constructing an integrated transport system to keep Canberra moving and providing essential healthcare where people need it. Our first 100 days of government have included some major milestones, including working to remove hurdles to organ donation, starting...

Canberra Business Chamber has called on the Federal Government to partner with the ACT Government and private sector to build the Territory's number one infrastructure priority - the Australia Forum. "The ACT Government has provided significant support for the Australia Forum," Canberra Business Chamber CEO, Robyn Hendry commended. "Prior to last year's ACT Election, both Labor and the Greens committed...

A new plan of management for the Eastern Grey Kangaroo released for public comment today looks at kangaroo welfare, managing interactions between humans and kangaroos, managing kangaroo densities and managing captive populations. "Kangaroos are an important part of our natural environment," the Conservator for Flora and Fauna, Dr Annie Lane said. "However, heavy grazing by large populations of kangaroos can...