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The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (DRET) has announce the decision to create a new professionally independent unit, to be known as the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).
This new organisation will formally commence on 1 July 2011.
With the rapid growth and change in the energy and resources sector and Australia’s strong economic interests in this area, it is becoming increasingly critical to ensure quality evidence-based data, analysis and research in this sector, to support both strong policy and industry development.
Department of Defence to revamp health records
The Australian Department of Defence plans to revamp its health records with a $5 million dollar electronic system.
Defence has chosen global service provider CSC for a five-year IT contract to develop and implement an electronic health (eHealth) information system.
After winning the contract through a tender process, CSC will deliver a centralised, web-accessible, military specific, primary care solution known as EMIS into the Defence’s IT environment.
The system will be known as the Joint eHealth Data and Information (JeHDI) system.
Along with selected partners, CSC will also provide application hosting, IT support services, organisational change, communication, training and project management.
Defence commander Joint Health, major general Paul Alexander said the JeHDI system will hep provide high-quality healthcare that supports ADF members within Australia.
“The JeHDI system will not only provide an eHealth record for all personnel, but also give the Department of Defence the ability to map health related trends of the ADF and derive financial reports on its healthcare costs,” he said.
JeHDI represents one of the first comprehensive eHealth record projects across Australia and will support the needs of modernising the Defence organisation.
Climate Commission announced
The Federal Minister for Climate Change, Greg Combet has announced an independent Climate Commission, appointing a leading science communicator, Professor Tim Flannery, as Chief Commissioner.
Board to provide expert advice on Defence Industry Innovation
The Federal Government has appointed an expert board to provide advice on Defence Industry Innovation.