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Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Senator Matt Canavan makes unlikely ally in Greens founder Bob Brown as pair rally against wind energy projects
Senator Matt Canavan has shared the amusing news he made a 'strange friend' while at a rally against wind power in North Queensland during the election campaign. Speaking to Sky News host Andrew Bolt on Tuesday, Senator Canavan was asked about Greens founder Bob Brown fight against a wind farm off Tasmania's coast, which he claimed would endanger at least two species of native bird. Mr Brown said in a statement he predicted Environment Minister Murray Watt was about to 'turn both barrels' on Tasmania's wildlife and environment with the ACEN-led wind project on Robbins Island. 'The Robbins Island project includes a vast concrete causeway, 100 turbines with blades spinning more than twice as high as Hobart's Wrest Point Casino tower in the middle of flightpaths, including those of the critically-endangered Orange-bellied Parrot and Tasmania's giant Wedge-tailed Eagle,' he wrote. Senator Canavan told Bolt he had not only found himself 'on the side of Bob' during the election campaign, but was at a rally against a wind project in North Queensland at the same time the Greens founder was at a similar rally in Tasmania. 'I was at a rally against a wind project in North Queensland and I believe Bob Brown was at a simultaneous rally in Tasmania,' he said. 'I've actually been at rallies with Bob before, but we were on opposing sides. 'It's funny how politics can sometimes cause strange friends.' The Nationals Senator said green energy, including solar and offshore wind projects, came with "higher power prices" and called for energy costs to be scrutinised. "They were talking about that project off Newcastle. Let's go out and see what that will cost," he said. Senator Canavan joked he thought the Greens founder might even 'get along with Donald Trump' after the United States President said words to the same effect last month. 'You see these windmills all over the place, ruining your beautiful fields and valleys and killing your birds, and if they're stuck in the ocean, ruining your oceans,' President Trump told reporters at Glasgow Prestwick Airport while visiting Scotland. Senator Canavan's remarks came after at least two farmers expressed their concerns about wind farms in regional Australia and how communities were being left 'in the dust'. Emma Bowman from Dunedoo said regional communities have been 'steamrolled' amid the rapid renewable energy transition. 'I think there are huge risks to contamination of ag (agricultural) land, contamination of our water. I think taking our ag land out of full production, in some cases, to generate energy for intermittent supply, I don't think that's the right thing to do,' she said.
Zawya
24-03-2025
- Health
- Zawya
MoHESR and US-based Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing join forces to elevate UAE nursing education standards
Amjad Qandil The partnership reflects the Ministry's commitment to advancing health professions education and developing the skills of nursing professionals to meet both local and global healthcare needs The agreement will strengthen academic quality assurance and open educational and research collaboration between UAE-based universities and global counterparts, solidifying the UAE as a leading hub for health education United Arab Emirates: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR)'s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) has signed an MoU with the US-based Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) to enhance nursing education quality and alignment with academic standards in UAE-based higher education institutions (HEIs), aligning with national healthcare sector goals. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in developing quality assurance policies for UAE nursing programmes, enhancing their credibility and international accreditation. It includes joint accreditation reviews to uphold quality benchmarks and support HEIs in securing global accreditation, boosting graduates' career prospects locally and internationally. Additionally, it promotes knowledge exchange on nursing education innovations and curriculum integration with modern medical practices. As part of this agreement, a joint oversight committee comprising representatives from the CAA and ACEN will be established to oversee the implementation of quality assurance measures and accreditation processes. Furthermore, the CAA will actively participate in ACEN-led programmatic reviews of UAE nursing programmes, ensuring alignment with global best practices. Prof. Amjad Mohd Qandil, Acting Director, CAA at MoHESR, emphasised that the partnership reflects the Ministry's commitment to advancing health professions education, ensuring the development of skilled nursing professionals to meet local and global healthcare needs. 'The agreement aligns UAE nursing programmes with international accreditation standards, reinforcing the country's status as a regional hub for medical education,' he said. He also highlighted that the agreement strengthens academic quality assurance and education and research collaboration between UAE-based HEIs and global counterparts, further establishing the UAE as a leading hub for health education. He stated that it reflects the country's commitment to advancing higher education by offering opportunities for students, educators, and institutions to benefit from the latest curricula, learning and teaching methods, technological advancement in education and international partnerships. Dr. Kathy Chappell, Chief Executive Officer, ACEN, said: 'The ACEN is very pleased to partner with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's Commission for Academic Accreditation in jointly reviewing nursing education programs within the UAE. We share a commitment to elevating the quality of nursing education for all students and appreciate the opportunities that this partnership will offer for our respective organizations. We are excited that the resources of the ACEN will be available for students, educators, and institutions within the UAE and look forward to continued dialogue on behalf of the global nursing profession.' The agreement marks a significant step in realising the UAE's vision of developing an advanced, integrated education system that supports the expanding national healthcare sector, by providing qualified nursing professionals to tackle future health challenges.
