Senator David Fawcett

10 hours ago

NEW NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH COMISSIONER APPOINTED The appointment of rural health advocate, medical practitioner and researcher, Associate Professor Ruth Stewart, as Australia’s next National Rural Health Commissioner demonstrates the Government’s continuing commitment to improve rural health care outcomes. Associate Professor Stewart has led a distinguished career in rural health, most recently working as an Associate Professor of Rural Medicine, Doctor of Rural Clinical Training and Support at James Cook University. She is leading the newly expanded National Rural Health Commissioner Office, which includes two Deputy Commissioners to provide expertise across a range of vital rural health disciplines such as nursing, allied health and Indigenous health. The National Rural Health Commissioner was recently established as a permanent fixture, which will continue to strive towards improved health outcomes for rural and regional Australians. I would like to thank former Commissioner, Emeritus Professor Paul Worley, who has served as the inaugural Commissioner, since 2017. His tireless work greatly contributed to improving rural health policy – including the development of the National Rural Generalist Pathway. The National Rural Generalist Pathway – the first program of its kind in the world – is changing the way we train doctors, giving them a broader range of skills and the ability to handle the extra responsibilities that come from working in a regional practice.For more information on today’s appointment: bit.ly/2AoGoBR ... See MoreSee Less

RACGP - Government names new National Rural Health Commissioner

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Senator David Fawcett

2 days ago

DEFENCE STRATEGIC UPDATE AND $270 BILLION DEFENCE CAPABILITY INVESTMENTAustralia’s security environment is changing rapidly, with militarisation, disruptive technological change and grey zone threats making our region less safe.Yesterday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo) and Defence Minister Senator Linda Reynolds announced a Strategic Update and revisions to Australia’s Defence Force Structure. The acknowledgement of considerably reduced warning time has led to a decision to significantly invest in the responsiveness and lethality of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) including long range strike weapons, area denial, ballistic missile defence and cyber capabilities. The 2020 Defence Strategic Update and 2020 Force Structure Plan provides Defence with the strategic guidance and funding certainty it needs to deliver greater regional stability and security, with $270 billion to be invested in Australia’s defence capability over the next 10 years. This includes:✅$75 billion improving maritime warfare – including precision strike, undersea combat and surveillance systems, and communications✅$65 billion in supporting air-force capabilities – including anti-ship missiles, long-range strike weapons, and research into hypersonic capabilities, ✅$55 billion for land warfare – including long-range rocket fires, artillery systems, and two regiments of self-propelled howitzers✅$15 billion to bolster Australia’s offensive and defensive cyber capabilities Through defence industry and its supply chain, this Defence investment will benefit around 15,000 Australian businesses, which employ in the order of 70,000 workers. Through our Defence and Space sectors, SA is well-placed to contribute to this development of sovereign capability while growing long term jobs and our economy.More information: www.defence.gov.au/StrategicUpdate-2020/ ... See MoreSee Less

Saddle up, lock and load: PM outlines $270bn worth of kit, force structure changes

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds have revealed the long awaited Force Structure Plan and Defence Strategy Update, detailing $270 billion worth of expenditure design

Senator David Fawcett

3 days ago

AUSTRALIA’s LARGEST EVER INVESTMENT IN CYBER SECURITYMalicious cyber activity against Australia is increasing in frequency, scale and sophistication, demonstrated by Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo)’s announcement on the 19th June.The Australian Government is taking action to increase our cyber security capability through a $1.35 billion investment over the next decade to enhance cyber security capabilities and assistance provided to Australians, through the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).Among other components, this package includes:✅$118 million for ASD to expand its data science and intelligence capabilities, ensuring Australia remains at the forefront of the technological advancements in cyber security.✅$31 million to enhance the ability of ASD to disrupt cybercrime offshore✅$35 million to deliver a new cyber threat-sharing platform✅$12 million towards new strategic mitigations and active disruption options ✅$62 million to deliver a national situational awareness capability to better enable ASD to understand and respond to cyber threats on a national scale.✅$20 million to establish cutting-edge research laboratories to better understand threats to emerging technologyThe package also includes a $470 million investment to expand our cyber security workforce, with the creation of over 500 new jobs within ASD. To be considered for these new ASD roles, visit www.asd.gov.au/careersThe remaining details of this funding package are to be included in the upcoming 2020 Cyber Security Strategy – building on the strong foundations established by the Government’s $230 million 2016 Cyber Security Strategy and our $156 million 2019 cyber security election commitment.More information on today’s announcement: bit.ly/2YO7bRL ... See MoreSee Less

PM to unveil $1.3bn cyber security plan

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Australia will on Tuesday launch the biggest counter attack to foreign espionage and malicious cyber attacks in history with a whopping $1.35 billion campaign to block incursions to our critical systems.