Defence mental health laws from 1982 to be changed 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
South Australian companies lead defence industry innovation boost August 18, 2019 By Jim Plouffe Communications & Technology Of the 15 contracts valued at more than $28 million awarded to Australian small businesses developing cutting-edge defence technologies, four are based in South Australia.
Defence takes 'no wrong doors' approach to reporting abuse 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 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'? June 19, 2019 By Andrew Dowse and Sascha-Dominik Dov Bachmann Defence At a conference last week, Australia’s defence minister Linda Reynolds and Defence Force chief Angus Campbell referred to national security risks using two terms that
Appointment of ACT Integrity Commissioner, take two: AEC chairman pleases all politicians 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, who takes charge of Australia’s newest
Greg Moriarty: collaboration is the key to reform a 'change-resistant bureaucracy' April 10, 2019 By Stephen Easton Defence Department of Defence secretary Greg Moriarty believes collaboration will be the single most important vector for improving the Australian Public Service. “We have to work
Victoria ramps up public service special entry program for military veterans 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 March 13, 2019 By Michael Pezzullo Defence This is an address by Michael Pezzullo, Secretary, Department of Home Affairs to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute on March 13 in Canberra. In the
International Women's Day: Marise Payne says female leaders make the world more peaceful 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 February 20, 2018 By Stephen Easton Career Advice Public servant-turned MP Julian Hill is on a mission to prove PS staff caps are irrational and lead to wasteful spending on contractors and consultants.
Cyber skills shortage 'getting worse' as Turnbull goes on the offensive July 11, 2017 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology The Australian Signals Directorate is going on the offense against cyber crime and a news article claims it might be moved out from under the
Service bosses react to employees' rule-breaking election campaigning May 26, 2016 By Harley Dennett Career Advice Both the Australian Public Service and the Australian Defence Force are dealing with reports of employees taking liberties with the rules of election caretaker period and campaigning
Defence 'interdependency' update: equal treatment, no member disadvantaged May 18, 2016 By Harley Dennett Defence Commencing July 1 this year, the Australian Defence Force’s married and unmarried couples will have the same requirements and process for recognition of their relationship and access
