This month focuses on the following topics: cybercrime in Australia, the Australian economy during the June quarter and the 2023 Intergenerational Report. Forthcoming releases If you are interested in any of the forthcoming releases or datasets, please contact the Parliamentary Library to discuss in more detail. Statistical reports Release date ABS Building Approvals, July 2023 3 Oct ABS Lending Indicators, July 2023 3 Oct ANZ ANZ Job Advertisement, September 20... Read more...
On 19 September 2023 the government released an exposure draft of a Digital ID Bill alongside draft Digital ID Rules and Digital ID Accreditation Rules, and a range of fact sheets, explanatory documents and consultation questions. This material was released onto the digitalidentity.gov.au website via a consultation webpage, which is accepting input in 3 separate ways. Read more...
On 17 September 2023, Dr Dianne Heriot’s term as Parliamentary Librarian ended after more than 11 years in office. The role of Parliamentary Librarian has existed since 1901, with Mr Steven Fox newly appointed as the 11th person to hold this title. Most recently Assistant Director-General for Collection Management at the National Archives of Australia, Mr Fox brings with him more than 30 years of experience working in a variety of cultural heritage institutions. In acknowledging this transition, this Flagpost reflects on the origins of the Parliamentary Librarian and the making of the modern Parliamentary Library. Read more...
On 8 August 2023, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, noted in Parliament that ‘Australia is proposing to adopt or will be adopting or returning to the term “Occupied Palestinian Territories”’. This represents the latest move in the adoption of specific language to refer to the Palestinian Territories that has fluctuated in tune with the policy position of successive Australian governments. It is therefore timely to review what the Territories are, briefly outline the evolution of terminology used by Australia, and compare Australia’s approach to that of its peers. Read more...
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