Victorian Public Service survey deadline extended Thursday June 27, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News The deadline for Victorian Public Service employees to participate in a state-wide reform program has been extended to 7 July. … Read more
Lunch with a whistleblower: how laws ‘lure’ public servants into disclosing Wednesday June 26, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Senator Rex Patrick calls for public sector whistleblowers to be able to receive direct and indirect compensation and have the option to disclose anonymously, in… Read more
Correlation between NZ's well-being and housing policy, report finds Tuesday June 25, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New Zealand New Zealand can improve well-being through improved policymaking and housing and migration reforms, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says. Read more
Peeling the mandarin: organisational change and mental health Monday June 24, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Australian Capital Territory Thousands of public service jobs will be cut over the next year across the nation, all in the name of efficiency. But how does the mental… Read more
Council shake-ups on all sides of Aus Friday June 21, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Local councils in Perth, Brisbane, and Melbourne face a mixed bag of administrative actions. Read more
Reports point to failed Indigenous policies Thursday June 20, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News A new report from the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (CAEPR) says Australia is failing to… Read more
Audit reminds Vic councils of their duties Wednesday June 19, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News A new audit on fraud and corruption tells Victorian councils to "appreciate" their responsibilities. … Read more
Push for health policies to treat chronic pain as a priority Wednesday June 19, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Health Chronic pain affects more than 3.24 million Australians, according to the government-funded National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management. More than 68% of those people… Read more
NSW a 'jobs powerhouse' -- but not for public servants Tuesday June 18, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The NSW Government’s 2019-20 Budget is maintaining a strong focus on delivering jobs, according to Minister for Jobs and Investment Stuart Ayres. However, despite NSW … Read more
Study redefines gender policy for Aboriginal Australians Tuesday June 18, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Aboriginal Health Council South Australia's 'Aboriginal Gender Study' investigated contemporary understandings of gender, gender roles, and gender equity in three Aboriginal communities in South… Read more
New bill aims to keep Victoria's councils accountable Monday June 17, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News The Andrews Labor Government is seeking feedback on a proposed Local Government Act with six new reforms that aim to “deliver better outcomes for local… Read more
Productivity Commission finds areas for improvement in higher ed policy Monday June 17, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Education The expansion in university places had advantages over previous policies that “severely rationed access”, but "results were mixed", says a new report from the Productivity… Read more
Movers & shakers: resignations and promotions Friday June 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News In this edition: an ATO leader has resigned and a leading advocate for women and children has been appointed. … Read more
NZ Defence launches attack on climate change Friday June 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has highlighted the security threat of climate change in their new Defence Capability Plan. Climate change will test the… Read more
Bob Hawke: policy legacies Friday June 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Features Australians will have the chance to honour former prime minister Bob Hawke at a state memorial service at the Sydney Opera House today. In celebration… Read more
