Services Australia CIO to lead new Victorian agency Friday July 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Victorian government has appointed Michael McNamara to lead the state's new digital transformation agency.
Businesses beg for return of JobKeeper Thursday July 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Government assistance is urgently needed for businesses in NSW and Victoria, say the National Retail Association, Franchise Council of Australia, and Australian Convenience Stores Association.
Union slams requirement for Centrelink service centres to conduct in-person ID check Wednesday July 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The union representing Centrelink bureaucrats are demanding state and federal governments divert application to their disaster support payments online.
Robodebt a symptom of overreliance on temporary workforces, senate committee hears Tuesday July 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Community and Public Sector Union has pointed the finger at Services Australia’s insecure workforce for contributing to the government’s unlawful robodebt scheme.
Victoria voices concern over Morrison’s COVID support ‘double standard’ Thursday July 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Victorian minister for industry support and recovery Martin Pakula said federal support has 'gone from gold standard to gold-plated support' for NSW.
Union says Services Australia ‘dangerously’ ignoring lockdown orders Monday July 5, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The union representing Services Australia employees says non-customer-facing roles are forced to attend their offices during COVID-19 across the country.
Case to access robodebt documents heads to AAT Friday June 18, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A legal battle to access early business plans and other documents relating to the federal government’s robodebt scheme will be heard by the appeals tribunal…
Robodebt failures ‘should have been obvious’ to senior public servants, judge finds Monday June 14, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Federal court judge Justice Bernard Murphy slams the commonwealth’s robodebt scheme as a ‘massive failure of public administration’.
National digital identity laws open for comment Thursday June 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Australians are being asked to share their views on laws concerning the safeguards and protections that will underpin a proposed national digital identity system.
Services Australia supporting LGBTI+ staff to ‘bring their whole self to work’ Thursday June 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Services Australia has been recognised for its sustained efforts to create an inclusive workplace, but general manager Jen Rufati says there is more work to…
Services Australia takes over myGov, digital identity from DTA Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Responsibility for the DTA transferred from the Department of Social Services to PM&C under machinery of government changes last month.
Critical government services not tailored to CALD communities’ needs, taskforce finds Wednesday May 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Labor’s Multicultural Engagement Taskforce has policy proposals to address issues that culturally and linguistically diverse communities face in Australia.
MP calls for review of Centrelink income-reporting obligations for pensioners Wednesday May 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Such changed obligations have been put in place while Centrelink transitions to the Single Touch Payroll system over the next six months.
Phishing scam impersonating myGov to harvest personal details Monday May 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The fake emails ask you to click a link to verify your identity using a ‘secure form’ that goes to a page requesting personal information…
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.
