Australian Human Rights Commission urges commonwealth to expand Afghan refugee intake Monday August 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The AHRC has urged the government to expand the scheme like it did when offering an additional 12,000 places to people fleeing Syria in 2015.
PwC hired to review Victorian council culture Friday August 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News The Victorian government has commissioned a review that aims to make local government a safer space for women.
All NSW Health staff must prove they have the jab Friday August 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Health New South Wales health department employees must prove that they have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by September 30.
Movers & shakers: Renée Leon heads to CSU Friday August 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Movers & Shakers Busy in the SES, Leon lands safely, WA uses top cop to administer vaccine rollout, and more in the latest senior public sector appointments across…
‘Good for them’: Morrison brushes off Queensland quarantine centre announcement Thursday August 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Queensland could have made the decision to build a dedicated regional quarantine facility months ago, according to the prime minister.
Health system failing to provide proper physical health care to people with mental illness, experts warn Thursday August 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A new report developed by 60 health experts has called for the federal government to establish a mental health clinical quality registry.
Australians urged to have say on digital health strategy Thursday August 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Australian Digital Health Agency has this week launched a nationwide online survey on the strategy, going live next year.
Law enforcement agencies to receive strengthened online powers Thursday August 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The AFP and the ACIC will be granted the power to take control of a person’s online account, under legislation passed on Wednesday.
Committee calls for ‘substantial change’ within Environment department in scathing report Wednesday August 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The Joint Statutory Committee on Public Accounts and Audit has released its report on its inquiry into the regulatory activities of five agencies, including DAWE.
New tool forecasts number of COVID-19 infections on international flights Wednesday August 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal More than 48,000 COVID-19 cases would have entered Australia between January and May last year had the federal government not implemented travel bans.
Public servants looking for ‘vibrant’, rewarding career encouraged to join NIAA Wednesday August 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The National Indigenous Australians Agency is on the hunt for a number of senior executive staff to join the team.
Pfizer eligibility expanded to young NDIS participants Tuesday August 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal NDIS participants aged 12 to 15 can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 jab from Wednesday, following approval from the ATAGI.
NSW government invites feedback on risk-management rules for councils Tuesday August 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales NSW’s 128 councils will be required to set up a risk-management framework and internal audit function under new draft guidelines released this week.
NSW government to legislate icare recommendations Tuesday August 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The NSW government has announced plans to legislate recommendations made following a review into the scandal-ridden state insurance agency icare.
Ex ABF officer ordered to repay stolen $94,000 Tuesday August 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Former Australian Border Force officer Pablo Olivares has been sentenced to more than two years' imprisonment and ordered to repay $93,898.75.
