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Australia’s Army enters a new era as Susan Coyle assumes command in historic leadership transition
CANBERRA — The Australian Army has entered a new chapter with Lieutenant General Susan Coyle formally assuming command as the nation’s 42nd Chief of Army, succeeding Lieutenant General Simon Stewart in a ceremonial Change of Command Parade at Defence Headquarters in Canberra. The ceremony, conducted on behalf of Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston,…
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Barney Glover sets out vision for higher education overhaul as new tertiary commission begins work
By Michael Keating | Inside Canberra Australia’s most significant higher education reform in decades is now underway, with the newly established Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) promising to reshape the relationship between government, universities and vocational education through what its inaugural Chief Commissioner, Professor Barney Glover AO, repeatedly described as a model of “stewardship rather than…
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NACC Inspector Ends Two Investigations into Former Commissioner Paul Brereton After Resignation
CANBERRA — The Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has revealed that two advanced investigations into the conduct of former Commissioner Paul Brereton were discontinued following his resignation, concluding that while concerns surrounding his personal conduct warranted investigation, there was little public interest in completing the inquiries once he had left office and systemic issues…