Premium Columnists Election 2022: Add seven new secretaries and a couple of senior agency heads? Friday May 20, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Let’s assume, for the sake of discussing machinery of government, that the mood for change translates to a major overhaul of the suite of portfolios.
Not a photo opportunity: Defence backs members’ flood response Thursday March 10, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal The Defence Department says describing the ADF's work 'as a photo opportunity misrepresents the values of all those who serve'. …
Hunter-class frigate report indicates Australian naval shipbuilding in disarray Thursday February 3, 2022 By Marcus Hellyer Defence The latest revelations about the Navy’s frigates go far beyond Defence's general admissions at earlier Senate committee hearings.
APS managers given opportunity to advance Defence policy skills Wednesday February 2, 2022 By Jackson Graham Defence Upskilling public servants in policy expertise is the focus of new short courses and seminars the Australian Defence College is delivering. …
A step forward for AUKUS as governments to share information Tuesday November 23, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence Under a legally binding agreement, the US and UK will give nuclear propulsion information to Australia.
Mystery of sailor recovered from sunken Navy craft solved on 80th anniversary Monday November 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal DNA analysis from scientists has revealed the identity of the only body ever recovered from HMAS Sydney.
Government unveils technology blueprint to balance opportunities and national security Thursday November 18, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The new Blueprint for Critical Technologies will weigh up economic opportunities of critical technologies and national security risk. …
Australia condemns Russian anti-satellite test for threatening other spacecraft Thursday November 18, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Defence minister Peter Dutton said the test was a provocative and dangerous act, amid the world increasingly relying on space for security.
Navy commissions newest vessel as part of $1.4b shift Monday November 15, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence HMAS Stalwart will provide the Australian Defence Force with fuel, water, food, ammunition, and a variety of cargo for extended periods.
Departments and agencies reporting high vaccination levels as office return looms Wednesday October 20, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Public agencies are reporting high vaccination among staff but some are not surveying workforces if state governments have not made the jab mandatory. …
