NSW government using dogs to find leaks in water network Monday June 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales No other water utility around the world has trained dogs to detect leaks and odours at levels as low as these dogs can detect. Winnie… Read more
Date set for Brendan Murphy’s move to secretary role Monday June 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Professor Brendan Murphy is set to commence in his new role as secretary of the Department of Health next month. Read more
Federation reform sees COAG replaced with national cabinet Friday May 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Following the national cabinet’s Friday meeting Scott Morrison announced the group would continue to operate in the future and would be driven by a “singular… Read more
DFAT launches new policy for Indo-Pacific pandemic response and recovery Friday May 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The policy document states the federal government will reshape its development program to establish a new COVID-19 response and recovery partnership with the Indo-Pacific. Read more
Audit finds shortcomings in Home Affairs’ procurement of services for Manus Island Friday May 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Department of Home Affairs failed to demonstrate value for money for procurements of garrison support and welfare services for an offshore detention centre in… Read more
Movers & shakers: promotions at Murray-Darling Basin Authority Friday May 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Careers The latest senior public sector appointments from across the country. Read more
Federal public servants returning to offices soon, with union to push for increased flexible work processes Thursday May 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The APS has surged more than 2200 staff as part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure the most critical functions and… Read more
PM&C didn’t brief Morrison during Hawaii trip, says Gaetjens Thursday May 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet did not brief Scott Morrison while he was in Hawaii during Australia’s recent bushfire crisis, an inquiry… Read more
CPSU, Labor slam ATO office closure risking more than 100 jobs Thursday May 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The closure of a regional Victorian tax office could see 121 public servants out of work if they are unable to move to another city. Read more
Ex premiers call for another year of national cabinet over COAG Thursday May 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Two former premiers have warned against leaders returning to the old, pre-pandemic ways, which could damage public trust and throw away a rare opportunity to… Read more
NSW government goes ahead with public service pay freeze Wednesday May 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Treasurer Dominic Perrottet on Wednesday said the decision to freeze wage increases for the next 12 months would 'protect public service… Read more
Project manager from Vic education department misused their position for personal benefit, investigation found Wednesday May 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News A former Department of Education and Training project manager misused their position and sourced IT contractors from a company they owned for personal benefit, according… Read more
Stuart Robert reflects on one year of Services Australia Wednesday May 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Government services minister Stuart Robert has marked one year since the government announced its 'vision' for Services Australia, which has seen the department-turned-executive agency respond… Read more
World Economic Forum hosts online event for better ocean management Wednesday May 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The World Economic Forum and a coalition of more than 50 ocean leaders are hosting a global online conference for ocean action. With the theme connecting… Read more
PM flags skills and industrial relations reform to rebuild post-pandemic economy Tuesday May 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry In an address to the National Press Club on Tuesday, Scott Morrison argued the plan would position the nation for economic success over the next… Read more
