Government career expo for Indigenous students closing applications soon Friday August 16, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt has encouraged Indigenous students to take part in an opportunity to explore a future career in the public sector,… Read more
Privatisation is 'short-sighted', says NSW opposition Friday August 16, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry NSW Labor will oppose privatisations that were floated by Premier Gladys Berejiklian while at a trade delegation in London. Shadow Treasurer… Read more
Corruption commissioner might resign, senior public servants caught in constitutional crossfire Friday August 16, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins and Stephen Easton News The head of Western Australia's Corruption and Crime Commission might resign as he finds himself in the middle of a stand-off between parliament and the… Read more
NT corruption body investigating $10 million agency loan Friday August 16, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News The Northern Territory's Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating an axed agency's decision to loan $10.5 million to a struggling water bottling company. Read more
Information Commissioner slams transport privacy breach, calls for Victorian Public Sector training Thursday August 15, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News An investigation conducted by the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner found that PTV -- in Victoria's Department of Transport portfolio -- breached the Privacy… Read more
Senior Defence leaders launch Indigenous reconciliation plan Thursday August 15, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester has released a new reconciliation action plan to build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities… Read more
Pezzullo says document-leaker was playing a forbidden 'Canberra game' and should ‘go to jail’ Wednesday August 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Home Affairs secretary Michael Pezzullo has argued the person who leaked a top secret document should go to jail, at the parliamentary inquiry into press… Read more
Jobs chief steps down during ongoing agency review related to MOG changes Wednesday August 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Jobs for NSW chief executive officer Nicole Cook has left her role, according to a Treasury spokesperson. Jobs for NSW was originally an independent agency… Read more
Defence experts discuss ethical AI, while NSW wants to ensure AI in government places customers at the centre Wednesday August 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Experts from across the globe have gathered in Canberra to explore the ethics of artificial intelligence in a range of defence contexts, including weapons systems,… Read more
Guide launched to help multi-faith workplaces be inclusive Wednesday August 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The Diversity Council Australia has developed a guide explaining how workplaces can address a range of common faith-related queries, and giving pointers to balance issues… Read more
WA proposes Privacy Commissioner, to hold public servants accountable Wednesday August 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Western Australian government has announced whole-of-government plans to improve privacy protections under proposed legislation, which is open for public comment. Read more
Queensland Corrective Services must be 'forward-thinking', says commissioner Tuesday August 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News A 10-year strategic plan positioning Queensland Corrective Services has been launched by Commissioner Peter Martin. Consultation with QCS staff and global best practice in corrections… Read more
SA government agrees to cut red tape and improve local procurement Tuesday August 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The South Australian government has responded to the final report of the SA Productivity Commission’s stage one inquiry into government procurement, promising to back local… Read more
Controversial APVMA base opens in push for decentralisation Monday August 12, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Two new agency headquarters have opened in regional Australia as part of the government's "decentralisation agenda". The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's new building… Read more
Former Finance secretary to review NDIS Monday August 12, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Former Department of Finance secretary David Tune will review the National Disability Insurance Scheme in an effort to reduce wait times for participants. … Read more
