Disgraced lawyer booted over sexual harassment complaint goes on to score VPS job Tuesday April 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The transition of a lawyer accused of sexual harassment to a new role in the VPS raises questions about the efficacy of a complaints-based system…
Premium Insights and analysis [email protected]: experts ask, who’ll do the heavy lifting? Tuesday April 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Two legal academics and anti-discrimination experts reflect on the chops of Scott Morrison’s [email protected] plan.
NSW coroner officially requests review of historic Luna Park fire Tuesday April 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade New South Wales State Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan has received an application from a person with sufficient standing under the Coroners Act to seek a fresh inquest.
Car-free vision for Sydney’s George Street Tuesday April 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade New South Wales A plan to create 9,000 square metres of car-free space along George Street has been announced by The City of Sydney.
DIY digital remembrance for Anzac Day Monday April 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence A new portal is offering anybody’s at-home Anzac Day event an air of authenticity with a Spotify playlist of hymns and a template ‘order of…
Defence extends timeline for confidential abuse reports Monday April 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence ADF personnel have an extra year to report complaints of abuse under the Defence Reparation Scheme. COVID-19 has played a role in the extension.
Australian public support health aid for PNG Monday April 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal YouGov polling indicates overwhelming public support for the Australian government to help PNG stop the spread of COVID-19.
NSW government under fire for hospital’s parking fees Friday April 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade New South Wales Healthcare workers at Campbelltown Hospital have rallied to protest a monthly fee of almost $100 for onsite parking the government built using taxpayer money.
Panel recommends clean cars for public servants Thursday April 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Making government fleet vehicles electric and ending the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030 are two ideas that have been floated by…
Privacy risk assessments critical for handling sensitive data Thursday April 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade News A recent incident in the Netherlands, where a database for COVID-19 test results and contact tracing systems was compromised, is a warning to Australian agencies…
Government’s plan for ‘complete’ response to [email protected] report Thursday April 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Prime minister Scott Morrison has unveiled his plan for tackling sexual harassment in the workplace in response to the national [email protected] report. …
What to do with the first 100 days of a crisis response Wednesday April 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Interagency taskforce leaders will benefit from a new crisis-response toolkit that outlines what to do in the first 100 days of a disaster and how…
Premium Insights and analysis Census finds public servants overworked, risk burnout Wednesday April 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Careers Here's a detailed breakdown of how APS departments responded to their employee census questions on capacity and burnout.
EPA issues ‘blackwater’ alert to Northern NSW Tuesday April 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade New South Wales Odours reminiscent of rotten egg gas, and discoloured water have been flagged by the EPA as a possibility for coastal NSW following the extreme weather…
Inquiry to probe why Australian aquaculture has flattened Tuesday April 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The Australian aquaculture sector plateaued in recent years to just over $1 billion. A parliamentary inquiry will now probe why.
