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Space technology in Australia

Space technology in Australia

Economy | 27 September 2022

In June 2022, NASA launched the first of three rockets from the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory, marking the agency’s first launch from a commercial spaceport outside of the US.

Work placements at centre of skills investment reform

Work placements at centre of skills investment reform

Economy | 1 September 2022

A parliamentary committee has recommended an overhaul of work-integrated learning such as internships and placements, in a bid to help alleviate skill shortages.

Report on 2022-23 Budget Estimates

Report on 2022-23 Budget Estimates

Economy | 30 August 2022

The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee has published its fourth and final review of the budget estimates for the 59th parliament.

Government supports recommendations to address COVID-19 impacts on tourism and events sectors

Government supports recommendations to address COVID-19 impacts on tourism and events sectors

Economy | 10 February 2022

Recommendations from the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee to support Victoria's tourism and event sectors have been agreed to by the Government.

Budget estimates hearings held at Parliament House

Budget estimates hearings held at Parliament House

Economy | 11 June 2021

Public hearings for the Victorian Government’s 2021-22 budget estimates have been held at Parliament House.

Research paper explores promise of social procurement

Research paper explores promise of social procurement

Economy | 22 April 2021

A research paper on the promise of social procurement has been published by the Victorian Parliamentary Library.