How to restore public confidence in Commonwealth whistleblower protection Friday October 18, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A whistleblowing and integrity expert has given his hot tips on how the government can repair public trust in its protection of whistleblowers. Griffith University… Read more
Watchdog uses SA Health as example to warn of harmful maladministration Friday October 18, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Bruce Lander said departmental maladministration makes corruption difficult to detect and could be costly for the taxpayer. Read more
Movers & shakers: NSW public service commissioner becomes a secretary Thursday October 17, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Senior Executive Service Band 2 Russell Campbell has been appointed Head of Division in the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. He was formerly in the… Read more
New ASQA boss wants ‘productive’ relationship with VET sector Thursday October 17, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The new head of the trades industry regulator has reached out to the regulated following the departure of former boss Mark Paterson. Australian Skills Quality… Read more
NSW youth to help shape policy in state’s first Regional Youth Taskforce Wednesday October 16, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The NSW government has launched its first Regional Youth Taskforce, to give young people from across the state a voice in government. Minister for Regional… Read more
NSW and Commonwealth buying into bud Friday October 11, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The NSW and Commonwealth governments have been looking into expanding Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry, with a $6 million boost. On Friday NSW Minister for Agriculture… Read more
Ministers talk stigma and the workplace on World Mental Health Day Friday October 11, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Labor and the Liberals have marked World Mental Health Day with discussions of the stigma around mental illness and workplace wellbeing. In a speech to… Read more
WA Health to support staff with updated corporate systems Friday October 11, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Western Australian Department of Health plans to empower its workforce through improved connectivity and communication systems. It has proposed the updating of outdated corporate… Read more
Australian Hydrographic Office turns 100 Thursday October 10, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Department of Defence’s national charting authority has started its birthday celebrations early. The Australian Hydrographic Office began its centenary celebrations in Wollongong last week,… Read more
New corruption prevention tool for Victorian health services Thursday October 10, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and the Australian Centre for Healthcare Governance have teamed up to develop a new resource that helps… Read more
NDIA goes 160 days without a leader Thursday October 10, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The National Disability Insurance Agency has not had a boss for more than 160 days. Former CEO Rob De Luca resigned in April, having been… Read more
Nominations for VPS Pride Awards close soon Thursday October 10, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Nominations are open for the Victorian Public Sector Pride Awards. The awards recognise efforts to drive LGBTIQ inclusion in state government workplaces and the broader… Read more
Defence mental health laws from 1982 to be changed Wednesday October 9, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Defence A Defence leader has said the “gross inadequacy” of mental health legislation for Defence Force members must be overhauled. Director of Military Prosecutions Brigadier Jennifer… Read more
PM&C leader makes case for ‘nudging’ people with public policy Wednesday October 9, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has called for the use of behavioural insights in policy-making to subtly influence… Read more
Vic councils must accurately record complaints, even if they can be used against them, Ombudsman says Tuesday October 8, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The Victorian Ombudsman has told councils to stop downplaying the number of complaints they receive. Read more
