APS commissioner Peter Woolcott takes the field for NAIDOC footy comp, but AGD wins the day Friday July 12, 2019 By Stephen Easton Australian Capital Territory The Attorney-General's Department has won the 17th NAIDOC Week touch football carnival for public servants. Australian Public Service commissioner Peter Woolcott took the field this…
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…
Why the raids on Australian media present a clear threat to democracy Thursday June 6, 2019 By Rebecca Ananian-Welsh Features The Australian Federal Police has this week conducted two high-profile raids on journalists who have exposed government secrets and their sources.
Five arrested over alleged $1.1m NDIS fraud Thursday May 23, 2019 By David Donaldson Community & Social A joint agency investigation into an alleged organised criminal syndicate suspected of defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme of millions of dollars has resulted in…
Promoted Big data in the public sector: five ways the government is using data science Tuesday May 14, 2019 By The University of New South Wales Communications & Technology Understanding some of the ways government agencies are already using data science can guide transformation across the public sector.
Public corruption hearings at Commonwealth level: a 'risk worth taking' for integrity? Monday May 13, 2019 By Stephen Easton Features Labor would at least match the Coalition’s commitment to spend $104.5 million over four years on a federal anti-corruption commission, and while 80% of Australians…
Commonwealth tips millions into mental health for police and emergency workers Thursday April 4, 2019 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory The Commonwealth has committed almost $5.8 million to mental health initiatives for traumatised police and emergency services personnel, over half of which comes from the…
How a WA department's graduate program came out on top of the nation Thursday March 21, 2019 By Stephen Easton Career Advice Australia's best public sector grad programs, indexed. Public sector agencies generally don’t do enough to explain what working in a government department is really like…
Key question left unanswered as ABF blames forgotten email for Hakeem Al-Araibi's arrest Tuesday February 19, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal It’s now clear that an Australian Border Force officer neglected to send an email that could have prevented Hakeem Al-Araibi being arrested and locked up…
How a data project is helping make investigations safer for AFP staff Monday July 30, 2018 By Janis Dalins Case studies Using data doesn't just have be about making better decisions, or making work more efficient -- it can also help protect employees by reducing dangerous…
How the AFP responded to staff gender equality concerns Wednesday July 25, 2018 By David Donaldson Career Advice Constant communication and active leadership are vital ingredients for making gender equality policies work. Sharing personal experiences can help win over the laggards.
Promoted How analytics can negate fraud and abuse of the public purse Tuesday May 29, 2018 By Julian Bajkowski Features It’s time to think beyond crackdowns. Here’s why analytics is on the money when it comes to negating fraud and abuse of the public purse.
Promoted Why Azure is a gamechanger for government Tuesday April 10, 2018 By Julian Bajkowski Career Advice Agencies have for years played on the margins of cloud, only to find choices and progress constrained amid concerns over security, sovereignty, governance and resilience.
Promoted Can your online credentials get stuffed? A quick guide for government… Thursday March 22, 2018 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Job losses aren’t the only dark side of automation. Account takeovers powered by credential stuffing are fast becoming the new black for cyber attackers hitting…
AFP mental health audit confirms managerial, cultural and financial barriers Tuesday March 13, 2018 By Stephen Easton Case studies Managing employee mental health is a particularly “complex and sensitive challenge” for emergency services, the Commonwealth auditor-general’s office has observed in an audit report.
