The phrase "announce a position" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of making a job opening or a specific role known to the public or within an organization.
Example: "The company will announce a position for a new marketing director next week."
Alternatives: "declare a vacancy" or "post a job opening."
But Acoss noted Labor has yet to announce a position on the Coalition's 2016 budget decision to abolish an "energy supplement" – originally introduced to compensate for the carbon price – to new applicants for unemployment benefits, the aged pension or the disability pension.
Asked in last week's debate whether he would announce a position on Trump before election day, Toomey said that "at some point I probably will".
Spokespersons for Democrats Maxine Waters and Brad Sherman and Republicans Tom McClintock and Tom Campbell said their bosses had yet to announce a position.
Emma Hart, whose recent fusion of sculpture and sound has included jabbering ceramics, is creating an installation inspired by a lectern, a symbol of announcing a position publicly.
The Fairfield County Medical Association, a professional organization representing almost 2,000 physicians in every medical specialty, also announced a position on surcharges: If doctors want to charge patients a fee for items or services not covered by insurance -- such as phoning in prescriptions after hours -- they should, said Mark S. Thompson, the association's executive director.
Sanders' opponent, Hillary Clinton, hasn't voiced support for marijuana legalization, and has said she would like to see "more research" before she announces a position.
While Brown has not announced a position on the bill, Garcia will not have an easy road ahead of him either way.
He certainly would not want to announce a change of position or policy without careful preparation to minimise the resulting split.
"So I'm not in a position to announce a public holiday, but I am in a position to share Cadel's view that ultimately we'll be more enthused about our daily tasks because we're celebrating his victory".
Some employers do send automatic emails acknowledging receipt of applications and a few announce when a position is filled.
Last week The Associated Press announced a new position, director for entertainment content, to direct its multimedia efforts.
