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Australia wants zero road deaths by 2050 – but there’s a major hurdle

Urban centres in New South Wales and Victoria such as Sydney and Melbourne account for 35% to 40% of fatalities, in part because of dense traffic volumes, complex intersections and pedestrian-heavy zones.

Public opinion on immigration is more malleable than you think

Given the relatively low levels of Pacific migration awareness discussed in our first blog, it is probably easier to shift views with basic information than for the overall migration program, where beliefs and preferences are likely more entrenched.

China’s Pacific power play: How the Cook Islands deal threatens regional security

Beijing is expertly exploiting Brown's ambitions for greater independence while dangling relatively modest financial incentives.

Can you afford a private school?

Over 63% of Australian students attend government schools, nearly 20% are in Catholic schools, and around 17% go to independent schools, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

A mixed bag: views on immigration in Australia

When it came to whether migrants were gainfully employed or not, on average people overestimated the share of migrants that were in part-time employment.

The prime minister earns $607,000 a year. Why does his top public servant earn more than $1 million?

Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary Glyn Davis earns $1,011,410 a year, 66% more than the man he serves, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who earns $607,516.

ASIO boss expects more communal violence in worsening security environment in Australia

The situation had prompted him to take the unusual step of declassifying details of the security outlook covering the coming five years.

The Reserve Bank has cut rates for the first time in four years. But it is cautious about future cuts

The reduction in the cash rate target will come as a relief to the one-third of households with a mortgage.

Fiji’s Acting Prime Minister praises USP Journalism for excellence in media research

As a strong advocate for media freedom, academic freedom, and knowledge creation, Prof. Prasad highlighted that the government had restored USP’s annual Government of Fiji grant funding, which had been halted by the previous administration.

Australians are waiting 12 years on average before seeking help for a mental health problem

The average delay across all mental health and substance use disorders – 12 years – was calculated based on the prevalence of different conditions.

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‘There is no back-door pathway’: New Zealand defends India FTA amid migration and exploitation concerns

The government says the visas will be capped at 5,000 at any one time and targeted at critical skill shortages in sectors such as healthcare, education, engineering and information technology.

11 Indian nationals deported from Australia over criminal offences, drug, fraud, visa breaches and non-cooperation

Australian authorities reportedly decided to use a dedicated charter flight because some of the detainees were considered “non-compliant and disruptive”, making it difficult and unsafe

Australia’s quantum sector backed as next major multi-trillion-dollar economic growth engine

Quantum Australia chief executive Petra Andrén said the sector had moved beyond pure research.
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