Critics blast budget’s missing measures to close the gap, zero money for federal anti-corruption commission Thursday March 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry From experts, advocacy groups, minor political parties, to the opposition — here’s a round-up of the main takes from Tuesday’s budget.
Models of participatory democracy to be inspired by Greens’ $2 million fund Thursday March 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Greens have asked the Department of Parliamentary Services to administer a fund it has established to trial innovative models of democratic participation.
Budget delivery reveals changes to government procurement rules Thursday March 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Small and medium businesses will benefit from the changes, which will make government procurement more accessible to SMEs.
ABS welcomes four-year $26 million investment Thursday March 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Budget money will help the Australian Bureau of Statistics improve regional labour market statistics and update the ANZ Standard Classification of Occupations.
Queensland complains about being overlooked in the federal budget Wednesday March 30, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Treasurer for Queensland Cameron Dick claims his state has been ‘written off’ by the commonwealth.
Premium Interviews Public servants should be free to run for office, Waters says Wednesday March 30, 2022 By Melissa Coade Careers Greens senator Larissa Waters shares her party’s plans to remove unnecessary constitutional shackles on public servants who want to participate in Australian politics.
Budget spend for policies impacting women acknowledges major group driving nation’s economic recovery Wednesday March 30, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia’s $2.1 billion women’s budget statement was shared across the portfolios overseen by Marise Payne, Anne Ruston, and Jane Hume. Details inside.
Government declares days of ‘large scale economic stimulus’ are behind Australia, with budget redirection impacting APS numbers Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry As the federal government announces Australia is transitioning to the ‘next phase’ of its post-COVID fiscal strategy, some departments and agencies have lost staff. …
Batten down the hatches – where this budget’s major announcements will keep public servants busy Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry In 2022-23, the government will invest $15.2 million over seven years to establish APS Hubs in regional Australia.
Frydenberg flags middle class sweetener for aspiring homeowners Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government will extend the home guarantee scheme as part of its 2022-23 federal budget.
Premium Insights and analysis What form will a budget in another pandemic year take with an election on the horizon? Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry EY’s new Oceania chief economist speaks to The Mandarin about the key portfolios that will keep public servants busy once Tuesday’s budget is handed down.
National target to reduce suicide in Australia underscores ‘shadow pandemic’ Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Mental Health Australia wants a 25% reduction target for the national rate of deaths by suicide by 2025.
Residential aged care facilities report to government on food and nutrition, providers still lagging Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The government has revealed a breakdown on providers’ daily spend for residential aged care meals has ‘increased significantly’.
Safety of politics changing in Australia, MP warns Monday March 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory A federal Labor member of parliament confirmed in a tweet that a court-sanctioned protection order was made for him last week.
Tradies target of government’s apprentice and trainee announcement Monday March 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scott Morrison announced the expanded Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements and Completing Apprenticeship Commencements program at the weekend.
