Intelligence agencies join border crime taskforce Monday October 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A joint agency taskforce led by the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Border Force will be expanded to further “crack down” on organised crime… Read more
COVID-19 ‘no excuse’ for delaying integrity commission, Law Council says Monday October 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Law Council of Australia has urged the federal government to move forward with the establishment of its promised Commonwealth Integrity Commission by releasing the… Read more
ASIC deputy chair resigns Monday October 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Australian Securities and Investment Commission deputy chair Daniel Crennan has resigned amid a review into relocation expenses paid by his employer. Read more
Class strongly linked to experience of inclusion at work, study finds Monday October 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Based on a survey of more than 3000 Australian workers, the study looked at nine diversity demographics. It found that inclusive teams perform better. Read more
Payne ‘very sorry’ over DFAT’s accidental disclosure of email addresses Friday October 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal 'I am very sorry that these events have occurred. And as you say, this is the third occasion. I am sorry that they have occurred,'… Read more
Ex public servant Paul Whyte’s $4.26m properties confiscated Friday October 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The former Department of Communities assistant director general pleaded guilty to 530 corruption charges in June after it was alleged he had stolen more than… Read more
Royal commission lawyers call for independent aged care regulator as part of system overhaul Friday October 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Senior counsels Peter Gray and Peter Rozen on Thursday submitted 124 recommendations to the royal commission. Read more
AusPost purchase of Cartier watches to be investigated Thursday October 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Communications minister Paul Fletcher has asked Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate to stand aside after it was revealed the organisation spent $12,000 on Cartier… Read more
Rex Patrick takes aim at Alexander Downer over foreign consultant job Thursday October 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Former diplomat and foreign affairs minister Alexander Downer’s new role working for the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar has set a 'dubious standard' for the… Read more
AFP and Attorney-General’s Department launch anti-bribery network Thursday October 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Launched in Australia on Wednesday, the Bribery Prevention Network offers free online resources for companies to help them manage bribery and corruption risks in domestic… Read more
NSW government creates online procurement hub to connect departments with businesses Thursday October 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Suppliers will move to the buy.nsw Supplier Hub — a digital service that makes it easier for businesses to register to sell to government and… Read more
Australian preventative and proactive policies can reduce displacement risk in the Pacific, says new research Thursday October 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal It is in Australia’s national interest to respond to rising displacement in the Pacific with a suite of preventative policies, according to a new policy… Read more
The top public servants named 2020 IPAA national fellows Wednesday October 21, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal IPAA national president Dr Gordon de Brouwer announced the awards at an event held at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday. See the full list… Read more
Independence of NSW integrity agencies threatened by state government’s role in funding arrangements, audit finds Wednesday October 21, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The report notes that the current funding arrangements in general, including the involvement of the executive government, can compromise the integrity agencies' ability to fulfil… Read more
Level of foreign interference highest within local government, ASIO boss says Tuesday October 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Australian Security Intelligence Organisation director-general Mike Burgess has shone a light on some of the ways foreign governments may attempt to influence local politicians and… Read more
