Aerial threat: why drone hacking could be bad news for the military Wednesday October 9, 2019 By Mohiuddin Ahmed & Paul Haskell-Dowland Defence Drones are now being used in a host of applications, including agriculture, media, parcel delivery, and defence. However, as with all IT technology, manufacturers and…
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…
Catherine Roberts makes history as engineers fly high in Air Force Friday September 27, 2019 By Harley Dennett Career Advice The first engineer entrusted with the big-picture design of Air Force’s future is focussed on smart people, smart tech. Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts is the…
South Australian companies lead defence industry innovation boost Sunday August 18, 2019 By Jim Plouffe Communications & Technology Defence industry SMEs from South Australia have won more than $8 million in contracts to provide the Australian Defence Force with a capability edge.
Defence takes 'no wrong doors' approach to reporting abuse Monday August 12, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Department of Defence's policies and procedures surrounding abuse must be trauma-informed and should foster a reporting culture, according to the Defence Force Ombudsman. The…
The AFP raids and stolen documents: A balancing act between public interest and national security Monday July 8, 2019 By Jacinta Carroll Editors' Picks Amidst conversations around the recent ‘AFP raids’, we must be reminded of the delicate balance between public interest and national security, as well as the…
What is 'hybrid warfare' and what is meant by the 'grey zone'? Wednesday June 19, 2019 By Andrew Dowse and Sascha-Dominik Dov Bachmann Defence The concepts of “hybrid warfare” and the “grey zone” arguably build on longstanding military strategies. What is relatively new is adversaries exploiting information technology vulnerabilities…
Appointment of ACT Integrity Commissioner, take two: AEC chairman pleases all politicians Wednesday May 15, 2019 By Stephen Easton Australian Capital Territory The ACT's first independent public sector integrity commissioner will be retired judge and Australian Electoral Commission chair Dennis Cowdroy.
Greg Moriarty: collaboration is the key to reform a 'change-resistant bureaucracy' Wednesday April 10, 2019 By Stephen Easton Defence The Department of Defence secretary believes collaboration will be the single most important vector for improving the Australian Public Service.
Victoria ramps up public service special entry program for military veterans Friday March 22, 2019 By Stephen Easton News The Victorian government has revised its target for the recruitment of military veterans to its public service agencies to 750 by the end of June…
Michael Pezzullo's seven gathering storms: national security in the 2020s Wednesday March 13, 2019 By Michael Pezzullo Defence Top Home Affairs official, Michael Pezzullo, says he has seen "a dark kaleidoscope of future stormy possibilities" which threaten a great cost on the nation,…
International Women's Day: Marise Payne says female leaders make the world more peaceful Thursday March 7, 2019 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory For International Women’s Day, Senator Marise Payne spoke to a packed Great Hall at Parliament House this week on women in public sector leadership, drawing…
No evidence to support APS staff cap, no idea how many contractors fill the void Tuesday February 20, 2018 By Stephen Easton Career Advice Politicians want AusTender to be more than it is. Finance officials warn expanding it into a full expenditure reporting system would be better served though…
Cyber skills shortage 'getting worse' as Turnbull goes on the offensive Tuesday July 11, 2017 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology In the wake of another ransomware attack, Malcolm Turnbull's announcement of new offensive capabilities to combat cyber criminals and fight the wars of the future…
Service bosses react to employees' rule-breaking election campaigning Thursday May 26, 2016 By Harley Dennett Career Advice The ADF and APS are dealing with employees taking liberties during election caretaker period, campaigning at work or in uniform. Holding and expressing opinions isn't…
