Archived News for Professionals in Federal Government - February, 2011
Esteemed academic Professor Paul Greenfield AO has been appointed to head the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) board.
Announcing the appointment, Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr said Professor Greenfield’s experience on the board since 2007 and his skills in science and senior management made him an outstanding candidate for the position.
Senator Carr also welcomed Public Service Medal recipient Mr John Ryan to the board. “Mr Ryan has extensive public sector experience, which will help the board continue to fulfil its role to ensure the proper and efficient performance of ANSTO,” he said.
Auditor General releases Digital Education Revolution Program report
The Auditor General has released its report into the Digital Education Revolution (DER) Program.
Federal Government releases skills shortages summary
New research shows Australia’s skills supply and demand picture remains patchy.
Grants Commission releases GST revenue distribution assessment
The Commonwealth Grants Commission has released its advice to the Australian, State, and Territory Governments on how GST revenue should be distributed among the States and Territories in 2011-12.
Chief Scientist resigns
Professor Penny Sackett, Australia’s Chief Scientist, has resigned after two and a half years in the job, citing personal and professional reasons for her decision.
Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics to be established
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).
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.