Making public service an environment that accepts women’s power Career Matters ACT Minister Emma Davidson's experiences in the Navy and as Convenor at the Women’s Electoral Lobby inform on how to create environments that support young…
A letter to the Prime Minister from the ACT Legislative Assembly Greens Monday March 8, 2021 By ACT Legislative Assembly Australian Capital Territory We require an independent assessment of the information available, so that whatever the outcome of that inquiry, the matter has been taken seriously, and the…
What’s changed in the past year for women in public company board leadership Monday March 8, 2021 By Dottie Schindlinger Editors' Picks In Australia, women at board level tend to assume leadership roles more quickly than men do, and that trajectory increased in the past year.
Technology threatens to widen the STEM gender gap Monday March 8, 2021 By MJ Salier Career Matters New tech like AI, 5G and machine learning threaten to widen the STEM gender gap. We simply must avoid bias in these new innovations.
How the humble blouse got women out to work and revolutionised a manufacturing industry Saturday March 6, 2021 By Suzanne Rowland Career Matters Worn with a plain skirt, the blouse became a fashion essential in the wardrobes of working and socially active women across the British class spectrum.
Premium Insights and analysis No country for old people: summarising the royal commission’s report into Australia’s aged care system Friday March 5, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Community & Social A bill or charter of rights to ensure the aged are protected irrespective of what corporates or government entities think of them looks distant and…
Can Scott Morrison’s rhetorical style cut through the rising tide of anger? Friday March 5, 2021 By Annabelle Lukin Editors' Picks It’s no surprise modern politicians such as Prime Minister Scott Morrison have a bag of rhetorical strategies and tricks they bring into parliament and to…
Dos and don’ts for presenting data ethically Thursday March 4, 2021 By Apolitical Career Advice While making mistakes is an inevitable part of learning how to visualise data, there are some ground rules you can follow to help make your…
How great policy research gets started Thursday March 4, 2021 By Sean Peacock Career Advice Proper research and evaluation techniques can help you to predict the impact of your policy proposals and secure buy-in from your department.
Opinion: the aged care royal commission will bring the industry up to standard, and set up continuous improvement Thursday March 4, 2021 By Chris Vanstone, Kerry Jones and Brugh O'Brien Community & Social On February 26, 2021, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety handed down its final report on the quality of aged care. The…
Christian Porter: the unshakeable belief of a white man born to rule Thursday March 4, 2021 By Kishor Napier-Raman Careers Christian Porter's easy road to the highest echelons of power show that if you walk and talk like a prime minister you can coast your…
Thanks to the internet, we know what’s happening in Myanmar. But a communication blackout may be near Thursday March 4, 2021 By Susan Banki Editors' Picks There are videos of military personnel showing off their guns, drone footage of people being detained in monasteries, and more in Myanmar.
Premium Insights and analysis Unpacking the drivers of why so many public sector professionals make unwise career decisions Thursday March 4, 2021 By Sue Parker Career Matters There are no guarantees in careers and job choices. Minimising unwise choices and maximising wise decisions requires taking stock of your true motivations.
Hours after an employee accused him of sexual misconduct, prominent Alaska executive resigns Wednesday March 3, 2021 By Kyle Hopkins and Michelle Theriault Boots Editors' Picks Andy Teuber’s departure follows the recent resignations of two consecutive Alaska attorneys general, Kevin Clarkson and Ed Sniffen, and of Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, all…
Opinion: Defence’s MSP creation is without strategy, and at a premium for resources Wednesday March 3, 2021 By John Glenn Defence Four MSPs control the Australian Defence industry. These companies aren’t behaving badly, they're just following instinct — and CASG's lead.
