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Linda Simon

Teacher in adult and vocational education, Charles Sturt University
I have taught in schools, TAFE and now in the university sector. Whilst a TAFE teacher in English/Communication, I was also Secretary of the TAFE Teachers Association in NSW for over 15 years, and Federal TAFE President of the Australian Education Union for 6 years. I have served on a range of Boards and educational committees, including the Board of NCVER. My current work is as a casual academic at Charles Sturt University in the areas of adult and vocational education, and as a researcher and consultant in adult education. I am also the Secretary of AVETRA, the National Convenor of Women in Adult and Community Education (WAVE) and a spokesperson for the TAFE Community Alliance.

VET needs support to rebuild its role in getting disadvantaged groups into education and work

Oct 09, 2018 13:09 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

This article is part of a series on the Future of VET exploring issues within the sector and how to overcome the decline in enrolments and shortages of qualified people in vocational jobs. Read the other articles in the...

Economy

U.S. Treasuries suffer on hawkish Fed September policy meeting minutes; FOMC members’ speeches in focus

The U.S. Treasuries lost ground during late afternoon session Thursday after the Federal Reserves September monetary policy meeting minutes remained hawkish ahead of the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index for the month...

UK gilts fall despite lower-than-expected September retail sales data; BoE Governor Carney’s speech in focus

The United Kingdoms gilts fell during Thursdays afternoon session despite a lower-than-expected reading of the countrys retail sales data for the month of September. Market participants will now be looking forward to Bank...

Australia’s September unemployment rate drops to 6-year low, well below RBA’s year-end forecast

Australias strong labour market report for September saw the unemployment rate drop to a six-year low of 5.0 percent, well below the RBAs forecast of 5-1/2 percent for year end. With leading indicators for the labour...

New Zealand bonds fall at close in muted trading session ahead of China’s Q3 GDP data

The New Zealand bonds closed lower Thursday amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance as investors remain keen to watch Chinas gross domestic product for the third quarter of this...

Australian bonds slump after September jobless rate cheers investors; lower-than-expected employment change limits losses

Australian government bonds slumped during Asian session Thursday after the countrys unemployment rate for the month of September surprisingly cheered market expectations. However, the lower-than-expected employment change...

Politics

US midterm elections: the dirty tricks used by parties to skew results in their favour

As the US midterm elections approach, its important to understand how the US has undergone a profound intensification in racially polarised partisanship. Race and attitudes about race closely align with party identities...

View from The Hill: How the government's plan to oppose Hanson's motion became a vote to support it

For Mathias Cormann, 2018 has been the annus horribilis. After emerging badly bruised from the leadership crisis, on Tuesday he took responsibility for the disastrous snafu over Pauline Hansons It is OK to be white...

Coalition trails 47-53% in Newspoll, as Ipsos finds 74% oppose law discriminating against gay students and teachers

Two new polls have Labor maintaining a commanding lead as the parliament goes into a fortnight that will see a flurry of new government legislation, including to outlaw discrimination against gay students. Newspoll...

Challenge populism: re-inventing the world together

Democracies in the world are being rocked by a new wave of populism. Many scholars correctly analyse the flaws in populist discourse and practices. Populist politicians stoke fears and hate, exacerbate divisions and...

Four fundamental principles for upholding freedom of speech on campus

It goes without saying or at least it ought to that freedom of speech should be a core value of universities. As a scholar of freedom of speech and a university academic, it has been gratifying to see so many Vice...

Science

Boyer Lectures: gene therapy is still in its infancy but the future looks promising

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the ABCs Boyer Lectures. Delivered by Professor John Rasko, the 2018 Life Engineered lectures explore ethical and other issues around gene therapy and related technologies, and their...

How we can turn the tide for women in science

For the first time in 55 years, a woman has won the Nobel Prize in physics Prof. Donna Strickland. This win has publicly highlighted that women are still under-represented in science, particularly in physics. As a...

How astrophysics could transform the treatment of cystic fibrosis and other rare diseases

Its a cruel disease which dramatically shortens life expectancy. One in 25 Europeans carry the cystic fibrosis gene and, in the UK, about 10,400 people currently have the condition. But people are living longer and longer...

Why more women don't win science Nobels

One of the 2018 Nobel Prizes in physics went to Donna Strickland, a major accomplishment for any scientist. Yet much of the news coverage has focused on the fact that shes only the third female physicist to receive the...

Could villains clone themselves to take over the world?

If asked about clones, most people think of evil sci-fi characters. However, in real life, the word clone often has broader, far more positive applications. Just as office workers replicate documents by using copy...

Technology

OnePlus 6T Release Date, Specs, Latest News: Handset Launching with Verizon Compatibility? Company Fighting for Attention vs. Major Apple Event

It seems like it is both a good and a bad week for OnePlus. The Chinese smartphone brand might soon reach more American consumers now that the OnePlus 6T is rumored to be compatible with Verizon. On the other hand, it...

'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2' Features, Latest News: Winter Update to Add New Raid Mode

Looks like the second game in the Dragon Ball Xenoverse series is getting a new mode in the near future. According to a report from Gematsu, the latest issue of Japanese magazine V-Jump has revealed that Bandai Namco is...

Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Release Date, Specs, Features: Is the Camera of the Device Better Than That of Its Predecessor?

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been officially unveiled and the event confirmed the speculated specs of the devices, to the disappointment of some of their followers. Aside from not having a headphone jack, there...

‘Soulcalibur VI’ News, Release Date: Bowsette and Geralt Appear, Fans Create Real-Life Soul Edge

Soulcalibur VI, like its predecessors, features guest characters who bring a certain level of freshness to this arcade combat simulator. In the case of the latest installment of the franchise, fans are given the chance to...

‘Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales’ News, Update: Telltale Story, ‘Gwent,’ and Tabletop Rolled into One

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is the latest title to come out of the brilliant minds of CD Projekt Red, the creators of The Witcher video game series; not to be confused with The Witcher book series, which was created...

Digital Currency

LTC/USD Chart pack - Investing properties and trade recommendations

Anecdotes and anomalies of Indian cryptocurrency sentiments

Blockchain to Pilot Trade Between Antwerp and Abu Dhabi Ports

Law

What the Supreme Court ruling means for Indigenous consultation

Stop telling people who need social care they aren't eligible – be honest, there isn't enough money

African countries' policies must shift to achieve zero hunger

Life

How insects can help fight hunger in the world

Remembering Sidney Jeffryes and the darker side of our tales of Antarctic heroism

Curious Kids: why do some dogs get ‘snow nose’ in winter?

Nature

Hurricanes, hog manure and the dire need for carbon pricing

Is it time to move beyond the limits of 'built environment' thinking?

Restocking wolves on Isle Royale raises questions about which species get rescued

Sports

Michael Schumacher Latest News: Ex-Ferrari Boss Talks Fondly About F1 Icon, All Updates on Health Condition Since Accident

Fifty years later, Peter Norman's heroic Olympic stand is finally being recognised at home

Michael Schumacher News & Update: Nephew David Schumacher Following in F1 Legend’s Footsteps? Son Mick Schumacher to Join F2 in 2019?

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: DXY trade idea

FxWirePro: DXY trades above trend line resistance, jump till 97 likely

FxWirePro: Silver remains well supported above $14.50 mark, further sideways movement likely

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CHINA SEP 2018 CHINA HOUSE PRICES YY INCREASE TO 7.9 % VS PREV 7 %

FOR THE WEEK, S&P GAINS 0.02 PCT, DOW UP 0.4 PCT, NASDAQ LOSES 0.6 PCT

FITCH SAYS ROBUST ECONOMIC GROWTH IN CYPRUS WILL BOOST FISCAL RECEIPTS, PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED HIRING FREEZE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS WILL LIKELY LIMIT GROWTH IN WAGE BILL

FITCH SAYS UPGRADED CYPRUS'S LONG-TERM FOREIGN-CURRENCY ISSUER DEFAULT RATING TO 'BBB-' FROM 'BB+'

FITCH SAYS UPGRADES CYPRUS TO 'BBB-'; OUTLOOK STABLE

BRAZIL'S BOVESPA CLOSED AT 84,346.23, UP +0.60%

CANADA'S S&P/TSX COMPOSITE CLOSED AT 15,448.11, DOWN +0.29%

NASDAQ UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES DOWN 37.42 POINTS, OR 0.50 PERCENT, AT 7,447.72

S&P 500 UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES DOWN 1.55 POINTS, OR 0.06 PERCENT, AT 2,767.23

DOW JONES UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES UP 59.64 POINTS, OR 0.23 PERCENT, AT 25,439.09

ARGENTINE INFLATION FOR 2018 EXPECTED TO PEAK IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER - TREASURY MINISTER DUJOVNE

CFTC-SPECULATORS TRIM CBOT US 10-YEAR TREASURY FUTURES NET SHORT POSITION BY 6,452 CONTRACTS TO 615,970 IN WEEK ON OCTOBER 16

CFTC-SPECULATORS INCREASE CBOT US 2-YEAR TREASURY FUTURES NET SHORT POSITION BY 16,152 CONTRACTS TO 259,716 IN WEEK ON OCTOBER 16

CFTC-SPECULATORS INCREASE CBOT US ULTRABOND TREASURY FUTURES NET SHORT POSITION BY 18,820 CONTRACTS TO 244,975 IN WEEK ON OCTOBER 16

CFTC-SPECULATORS TRIM CBOT US TREASURY BONDS FUTURES NET SHORT POSITION BY 34,445 CONTRACTS TO 103,937 IN WEEK ON OCTOBER 16

BRENT CRUDE FUTURES SETTLE AT $79.78/BBL, UP 49 CENTS, 0.62 PCT

UNITED STATES SEP 2018 USDA-CATTLE MARKETED DECREASE TO 96 % (FCAST 97 %) VS PREV 100 %

UNITED STATES SEP 2018 USDA-CATTLE PLACED ON FD DECREASE TO 95 % (FCAST 100.1 %) VS PREV 107 %

UNITED STATES OCT 2018 USDA-CATTLE ON FEED DECREASE TO 105 % (FCAST 106.4 %) VS PREV 106 %

RUSSIAN NATIONAL CHARGED WITH INTERFERING IN 2018 U.S. ELECTION -CNN

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FxWirePro: Silver remains well supported above $14.50 mark, further sideways movement likely

USD/CNY likely to trade with 6.95 resistance, partly due to struggle in local stock markets: Scotiabank

Norges Bank likely to stand pat in October, may hike rate in Q1 2019

FxWirePro: USDCHF trades above major resistance 0.9955, good to buy on dips

FxWirePro: DXY trades above trend line resistance, jump till 97 likely

FxWirePro: DXY trade idea

Turkish inflation expectations accelerate, likely to keep rising in months ahead

Polish retail sales slowdown in September to weakest in two years

Chinese economic growth slows in Q3 to lowest since 2009, growth likely to decelerate further in Q4

Economics Monitor

October 20 01:30 UTC Released

CNChina House Prices YY

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7.9 %

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7 %

October 20 00:00 UTC Released

AEM3 Money Supply YY

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7.3

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