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Healthcare
Accessing high quality healthcare for people with disabilities – The challenges of the NDIS
The 5th Annual National Disability Summit 2014 convened in Melbourne on 17th and 18th March to discuss the roll-out of the landmark National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Based on the premise of putting people with a disability in the driver's seat to enable greater individual choice and control, the NDIS has been subject to both praise and scrutiny since…
24 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Focus on Indigenous healthcare needs to build momentum
National Close the Gap Day - an initiative to promote the healthcare needs of Australia's Indigenous communities - has come and gone for this year. However, industry groups around the country are urging the government to "make every day a Close the Gap Day". The overarching purpose of the annual event is to highlight the…
24 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Queensland enjoys expanded angiography services
Queensland's healthcare system received a much-needed boost after one of its main hospitals recently performed its first angiogram. The news is a major milestone for Mackay Base Hospital, which opened its multi-million dollar Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (CCL) last year. Angiography is a vital procedure for people with heart conditions, as it allows doctors to assess…
21 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsBusiness | Healthcare
Queensland doctors seek swift resolution to contract standoff
With the Queensland doctor contract dispute no closer to resolution, junior practitioners across the state have called on industry bodies to find a prompt solution. Junior doctor representatives attended a recent AMA Council of Doctors in Training (AMACDT) forum in Melbourne, in which they backed senior doctors and urged the need for a fairer assessment of…
20 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
New oil recycling plant to assist Queensland mining sector
Queensland's mining industry received a massive boost after the recent opening of the country's biggest oil recycling plant. According to Environment Minister Andrew Powell, the $55 million Yarwun-based re-refinery promises to deliver a "major environmental coup" for the Sunshine State, with its capacity to process up to 100 per cent of the state's waste lube…
20 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Sydney’s light rail network open for tender
One of New South Wales' largest railway engineering projects reached its next phase after three international consortia were called to tender for its delivery and operation. A range of high-calibre international groups will vie for the Public Private Partnership contract to Sydney's CBD and South East Light Rail, which includes everything from the design and…
19 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Protecting track workers in some of the toughest working environments
Track workers are engaged in safety critical tasks on a daily basis. Protecting these workers is a priority for the rail industry. We had the chance to speak with Matthew Manchester, Manager of Safety Performance at Transport for NSW, about the importance of track worker safety and what will be discussed at the upcoming National…
18 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
EU Commission fighting anticompetitive agreements in pharmaceuticals
Harald Mische is an official at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition, where he currently forms part of the team in charge with antitrust enforcement in the pharma sector. He will be presenting at the 2014 Pharmaceutical Law conference, to be held on the 29-30 May in Sydney about competitive law enforcement in the…
18 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
WA mining industry basks in record-breaking year
New figures released by the Western Australian government show that the state's mineral and petroleum sector is very much alive and well, with the industry enjoying a record-breaking year in 2013. Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion recently announced that the sector was valued at $113.8 billion last year, representing growth of over $11 billion…
18 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Global Iron Ore in the news
Earlier this month, the 17th annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast conference brought international iron ore and steel executives to Perth. The conference also attracted a lot of media attention. Here is a list of the reports: Lower iron ore prices here to stay: Citigroup (The Economic Times) BHP seeks to sell West Africa iron-ore assets (Market…
17 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
