Department of Jobs and Small Business | Departments/Agencies

Commonwealth agencies now have to pay lower-value bills within 20 days

By Stephen Easton

Economy & Industry

Starting this week Commonwealth agencies are expected to pay invoices worth less than $1 million within 20 days rather than 30 as the previous rules…

Public servants hastily polish up the blue books as new Morrison ministry takes shape

By Stephen Easton

Federal

A who's-who of the members in contention for Coalition ministerial positions in the days after the 2019 federal election.

Federal Budget 2019: incoming APS workforce strategy to 'have regard' to APS Review

By Stephen Easton

Economy & Industry

A new whole-of-government workforce strategy under development by the Australian Public Service Commission and the Department of Jobs and Small Business will be finished by…

Robots in the ranks: how human skills fit together with artificial intelligence

By Stephen Easton

Communications & Technology

This week, public sector discussions centre around artificial intelligence and how technology will shape the jobs of the future. Research suggests future jobs will require…