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Audit office slams Attorney-General’s Department for lobbying code of conduct inaction

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Attorney-General’s Department has made little effort to implement past recommendations related to the government's lobbying code of conduct, the national auditor-general has found.

DSS launches COVID-19 disability information helpline

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on Friday said the Disability Information Helpline has been created to help those who are concerned about…

COVID inquiry: ex Liberal Party pollster won $500,000 contract without tender, Nev Power addresses conflicts of interest

By Shannon Jenkins

Economy & Industry

Members of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission have made conflicts of interest declarations to the PM&C, but they won't be made public.

PM&C didn’t brief Morrison during Hawaii trip, says Gaetjens

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet did not brief Scott Morrison while he was in Hawaii during Australia’s recent bushfire crisis, an inquiry…

National COVID-19 Coordination Commission pay packets revealed

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The head of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission will receive half a million dollars over six months.

Federal, NSW governments use Vodafone data to see if public is following COVID-19 restrictions

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

Australia has become the latest country to track the movements of the public, with the federal and New South Wales governments having received the location…

COVID-19: Morrison announces latest restrictions

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Prime Minister has announced greater restrictions on businesses and non-essential services in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19: Gaetjens and Woolcott push APS reform in open letter

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Australian Public Service Commissioner and the head of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet have applauded public servants for their dedication to…

Sports rorts: Gaetjens requests Senate appearance be delayed

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has pulled out of his scheduled appearance before the Senate inquiry into the controversial…

PM&C boss defends sports rorts investigation, rejects ANAO findings

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The head of the Australian Public Service has spoken out to justify his investigation into the former sports minister Bridget McKenzie's handling of a Commonwealth…

Senate push to release Gaetjens report loses 35-36

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

A Senate committee into the sports rorts will begin on Thursday with evidence from the national auditor-general Grant Hehir. Gaetjens will also be called.

Gaetjens to speak on sports rorts ‘in due course’

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The head of the Australian Public Service will make a public statement regarding his investigation into former Nationals deputy Bridget McKenzie's handling of a sports…

Gaetjens signals McKenzie’s departure, but not an end to meddling ministers

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Scott Morrison's top mandarin has handed over his report on the sports rorts scandal, prompting the resignation of agriculture minister Bridget McKenzie. While McKenzie accepted…

Gaetjens leads probe into sports rorts

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Canberra’s top mandarin will investigate whether former sports minister Bridget McKenzie breached ministerial standards in her handling of a $100m sports grants program which favoured…

Agency in charge of bushfire recovery in need of public servants

By Shannon Jenkins

Careers

The new National Bushfire Recovery Agency tasked with coordinating a long-term recovery plan is looking to recruit public servants from a wide range of sectors.