Electric Cars, New Ambassadors, and Pay Disputes | Australia News

The Lodge now has an electric vehicle charger installed for Commonwealth low-emission vehicles, signaling Australia’s push toward net zero by 2030. Meanwhile, the U.S. embassy in Canberra is gearing up for new ambassador David Brat with fresh job postings. Federal public servants await a pay rise, but unions say it’s too little to match soaring living costs—while APS salaries rose 4.2% and the gender gap narrowed slightly, bonuses are being cut back. And Minister Leigh is cracking down on supermarket food fraud, as ACCC investigates misleading labels. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98aaa0361605ec6d