Movers & Shakers: AG makes appointments, senior Defence official new uni body deputy Friday October 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Businesswoman leads national science agency, senior diplomatic appointments, peak university body appoints career public servant, and more.
Concerns growing over disparity in APS working arrangements Thursday October 21, 2021 By Chris Johnson, Melissa Coade and Jackson Graham Federal Some government agencies are demanding their staff get back to the office while others insist they stay away.
Premium Interviews Sign of the times: the deaf interpreter giving expression to public messages Tuesday October 19, 2021 By Jackson Graham Features In the deaf community, when public information comes to hand about the coronavirus, it’s often literally through the hands and expressions of Linda Warby. …
Government efforts to lift NDIS vaccination coverage improving Thursday October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal One of the new government initiatives to boost NDIS vaccine uptake was a dedicated hotline (1800 643 787) to seek assistance and advice.
Premium Insights and analysis The unfurling regulation of liquid nicotine in Australia Thursday October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks As the vaping industry has developed over the years, observers have noticed that much of the vaping industry is owned by the tobacco industry. …
Mental health spending rising but strategy and evaluation now key, expert says Thursday October 14, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health Only half of all children with mental illness in the past 12 months accessed services yet an estimated 50% of adult mental illnesses begin before…
COVID app identifies only handful of close contacts in whole pandemic Monday October 4, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The app, touted as Australia’s 'ticket' to reopening up the economy, has found just 17 close contacts during the pandemic.
People with disability let down in national vaccine rollout, royal commission finds Tuesday September 28, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The department of health failed to consult with the disability sector at crucial times during the nation's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Nation’s vaccination rollout among fastest in the world, taskforce head says Monday September 27, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Australia’s vaccination rollout is among the fastest in the world, says the national COVID-19 Vaccination Taskforce co-ordinator general. …
Synchronising the linked-up public sector Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Nathan Gower Communications & Technology Some 82% of public sector workers say frustration with their job stems from their agency being at or behind the digital transformation curve.
‘Unacceptable’: Leading health organisations condemn TGA staff threats Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal A number of Australia’s leading health organisations have banded together in support of the Therapeutic Goods Administration to condemn reports of threats aimed at staff. …
Movers & Shakers: New assistant secretaries Friday September 10, 2021 By The Mandarin Federal New Human Rights Commissioner appointed, new DPIE Secretary, Fairfax MP is special envoy for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
ACT to be classified as a COVID hotspot for another fortnight Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Australia’s chief medical officer Professor Paul Kelly has announced that he will be extending the ACT’s classification as a COVID hotspot to midnight on 17…
PM’s letter to Frewen shines light on thinking behind Vaccine Taskforce Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence The PM promised Lt Gen John Frewen ‘direct operational control’ of all government resources relevant to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine scheme.
More working hours for students in aged care sector Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Tom Ravlic The federal government will extend permission for student visa holders working in the aged care sector to put in more hours.
