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Transport & Logistics
Since the outcome of the Federal Election last year, the wide and varied array of light rail projects being undertaken by State Governments is now said to be in limbo. As the Abbott Government slashes spending across a variety of sectors, it seems that public transport infrastructure projects are taking the deepest cuts. If we…
14 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The effectiveness of Direct Action climate change policy as announced by the Coalition Government is a much debated topic. While the policy has kept the 5 % emission reduction target and the 20 per cent renewable energy target established by previous governments, Direct Action will abolish the price on carbon and associated organisations. The Abbott…
14 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
In December 2013 IIR hosted the inaugural Integrating Mental Health into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) conference. The event attracted over 140 attendees discussing the future direction of disability policy reform for people with mental illness in Australia. It became clear very early in the proceedings that the implementation of this major reform comes with…
14 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Accurate coding and documentation are of critical importance to patient safety. The health information management sector is constantly evolving and it is crucial that healthcare staff stay abreast of the latest developments. Heather Grain is an Associate Professor at eHealth Education (eHe) and will provide attendees at the Clinical Documentation Coding & Analysis conference with…
13 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
There are about 13 million cars in Australia today and driving is deeply engraved in our psyche. Highway traffic reports point to the fact that a large part of the nation spends holidays driving from one part of the country to another and unfortunately, road fatality figures have become a nightly news feature every holiday…
13 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Employees are more likely to respect the leadership skills of managers who embody the values and goals of the team, according to new research. A University of Queensland (UQ) study showed that while it is a common belief social activities are key to building workplace relationships, this is not the case for bonds between staff…
13 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Dementia is one of the biggest global public health challenges facing our generation. In December 2013 Alzheimer’s Disease International released its Global Impact of Dementia 2013- 2050 report. According to the policy briefing paper the number of people living with dementia globally is estimated at 44.35 million and is expected to reach 135.46 million by…
10 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The Regional Rail Link project schedule is set to accelerate in January, following a brief break over Christmas. According to the Victorian state government, the $4.8 billion initiative will have three weeks of "around-the-clock work" taking place between December 28 and January 19. Premier Denis Napthine, inspecting railway engineering work at Footscray Station, said the…
10 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The successful delivery of a railway engineering project often requires professionals from a number of disciplines to work alongside each other. Safety and system assurance; signalling, control and protection; civil and structural engineering; commissioning; and operations requirements are just a few of the job titles that are likely to be involved in a rail project.…
9 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Australia has been posited as the top destination for fracking development, beating stiff competition from a number of international rivals. New analysis from Lux Research noted that while North America has led the charge before now, the rest of the world is keen to get on board by taking advantage of shale gas and tight…
9 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Railway engineering work on the landmark Perth City Link project is now finished, according to the state government. The "transformational" scheme was delivered six months ahead of schedule and completed with the opening of a pedestrian underpass to the public on Thursday (December 19). Transport minister Troy Buswell visited the site last week and said…
8 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining remains one of Australia's most dangerous occupations, although deaths and serious injuries have shown a steady decline over the years. However, according to Safe Work Australia, the number of fatalities in mining has nearly doubled from five in 2012 to nine in the year to date at time of writing. While this is still…
8 Jan 2014, by Informa Insights