Kabul embassy should reopen in light of new details on alleged war crime, senator says Thursday June 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence In a statement, Senator Jordan Steele-John said that, in light of the ‘horrific and truly shameful’ revelations, Australia must reopen it Afghanistan embassy.
Government launches Naval Shipbuilding College jobs portal Monday June 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The federal government’s Naval Shipbuilding College has launched an online jobs portal that aims to connect job seekers with recruiters in the shipbuilding industry.
Premium Insights and analysis Time for government agencies to seize the remote working opportunities of a COVID-19 world Monday June 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Agencies are reimagining the way IT solutions can improve their service delivery in a hybrid working from home model.
Defence leaders urged to support LGBTIQ staff following ‘divisive’ ban Thursday June 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The CPSU has written to defence secretary Greg Moriarty and Defence Force chief Angus Campbell calling on them to support their LGBTIQ staff, after employees…
Premium Interviews Too much bureaucracy is failing Australia’s climate response Thursday June 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence A former mandarin outlines how a tendency among public servants to self-censor, and ‘draconian’ confidentially rules they are bound to, have led to Australia’s poor…
Calls for APS to improve space literacy Thursday May 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Australian Public Service staff should undergo space literacy training to ensure Australia keeps up with technological and geopolitical developments in the sector.
Secondment program getting Defence public servants and personnel ‘out of Canberra and into industry’ Tuesday May 18, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Melissa Price says the government’s new secondment program for defence employees is already providing benefits less than a month into its operation.
Premium Expert briefings Public service and the decline of capability — the Jim Carlton Annual Integrity Lecture Monday May 10, 2021 By Professor Glyn Davis Editors' Picks Finding the right answer before we worry about how to sell it remains our guide. Reflect, think, and act – and we will find our…
Cyber Hub pilots to boost skills of smaller commonwealth agencies, Robert says Thursday April 29, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Major commonwealth departments will offer cyber services to smaller government agencies through three Cyber Hub pilots.
Money for ADF bases to keep Australia ‘battle ready’ Thursday April 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence The PM said $747 million towards four ADF bases in the NT will support greater engagement with Australia’s Indo-Pacific neighbours and allies.
The Pezzullo factor: courting controversy and climbing high Wednesday April 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence The back story on how mandarin Michael Pezzullo, a history-obsessed scholar, made his way to the top of the national security food chain.
Pezzullo urges nations to brace for the ‘curse of war’ Tuesday April 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has warned the 'drums of war' are beating once again, saying a 'sorrowful challenge' remains present today.
Multi-million dollar defence project to be scrutinised Sunday April 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence An $111.2 million Defence proposal to upgrade RAAF Base Townsville, Townsville Field Training Area and HMAS Cairns is to be scrutinised.
Dutton blocks move to strip honours of soldiers who served in Afghanistan Monday April 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Peter Dutton has confirmed that roughly 3000 soldiers will not be stripped of their military honours, in rejection of a recommendation made by the Afghanistan…
Commonwealth defence industry grants program broadened to boost training opportunities Wednesday April 14, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry program offers grants of up to $500,000 to help small to medium businesses undertake defence skills training activities.
