ADF members in Sydney fully vaccinated, Defence says Tuesday August 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The hundreds of ADF personnel who are currently assisting NSW authorities with the state’s COVID-19 response have been fully vaccinated, says Defence.
APS leaders explain the ins and outs of regulatory impact analysis in new videos Tuesday August 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Office of Best Practice Regulation has released a new video series explaining how impact analysis contributes to good policy proposals.
Queenslanders in lockdown won’t have power shut off under reintroduced protections Tuesday August 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The AER will protect Queensland households and small businesses from having their power shut off during the extended COVID-19 lockdown.
Draft planning policy ensures NSW boarding houses are affordable Tuesday August 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social NSW's proposed Housing State Environmental Planning Policy mandates boarding house rooms are rented at an affordable rate and managed by a registered community housing provider.
‘Utter nonsense’: Perth man charged over video impersonating AFP commissioner Tuesday August 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The AFP with QLD's Joint Counter Terrorism Team have been investigating a group of people allegedly impersonating government officials.
Caroline Edwards joins Vic government in diplomatic role Monday August 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Foreign Affairs & Immigration The Victorian government has appointed former commonwealth public servant Caroline Edwards to a senior trade role in New York.
Twitter partners with ABS to support ‘healthy’ census conversation Monday August 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Australian Bureau of Statistics has teamed up with Twitter ahead of the 2021 Census, in a bid to drive participation and combat misinformation.
Queensland lockdown extended Monday August 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Health Queensland’s lockdown has been extended by a further five days after the state recorded 13 new local cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
Australia sends Tony Abbott on trade trip to India Monday August 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Tony Abbott will head to India on behalf of the federal government this month, where he will work to strengthen Australia’s economic and trade relationship…
Sydney incubator chosen to run National Space Industry Hub Friday July 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The New South Wales government has chosen deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations to run its $2.1 million National Space Industry Hub.
Services Australia CIO to lead new Victorian agency Friday July 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Victorian government has appointed Michael McNamara to lead the state's new digital transformation agency.
Christian Porter defamation documents to be removed from court file Friday July 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The ABC’s defence in the Christian Porter defamation case is to be removed from the court file, after two media organisations tried to access them.
Unarmed ADF personnel boost NSW’s compliance enforcement efforts Friday July 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Up to 300 unarmed Defence personnel will begin assisting New South Wales Police with its COVID-19 compliance efforts across Sydney’s hotspots, from Monday.
Movers & shakers: human rights commissioner departs Friday July 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Movers & Shakers Edward Santow finishes his five-year term as Australia’s human rights commissioner, Deloitte recruits ex public servants, and more.
AFP received advice on Brittany Higgins investigation last month, DPP reveals Thursday July 29, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Shane Drumgold has refuted claims made by the Home Affairs minister and the head of the Australian Federal Police regarding the Brittany Higgins case.
