Premium Columnists What a bruiser it was Economy & Industry Senate budget estimates was always going to be a bruiser for the federal Health department, and it was. It was also wounding for the government.
Navigating the education trifecta with Zoya Gill Friday June 4, 2021 By Chris Woods Editors' Picks The personal policy of Zoya Gill is to ask as many questions and pitch as many ideas as possible in their role as a senior…
PSst! I spy a spy Thursday June 3, 2021 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory Pezzullo feels a draft, I spy a spy, and ‘back in the office’ agencies losing staff at a considerable rate but just can't seem to…
The stunning crystals revealing deep secrets about Australian volcanoes Thursday June 3, 2021 By Heather Handley Editors' Picks Estimating just how fast molten rock moves from deep in the Earth to the surface can help us prepare for future eruptions.
How to reduce child poverty in Australia Wednesday June 2, 2021 By Katie Maskiell Community & Social NGOs call on the government to raise income support rates given the current levels predict dire outcomes for children relying on social security payments.
Premium Interviews Twenty-five years after the Port Arthur Massacre. An interview with Pat McNamara Wednesday June 2, 2021 By Scott Hamilton and Stuart Kells Editors' Picks It's 25 years since Port Arthur and the subsequent world-leading gun control laws. Pat McNamara was instrumental in navigating the new laws through Victoria's and…
What the promise of billions obscures about government commitment to suicide prevention Tuesday June 1, 2021 By Jo-An Occhipinti and Ian B. Hickie Editors' Picks After 30 years, we need to abandon the ‘comprehensive and all-encompassing’ rhetoric that has high levels of popular support but delivers low levels of impact.
Premium Columnists Electric dreams and the EV problem in Australia Tuesday June 1, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Economy & Industry Australia is becoming a market for obsolete petrol-engine technology. A Volkswagen Australia spokesperson even called the country the 'automotive third world'.
Premium Insights and analysis Winning government tenders: The six most common errors Monday May 31, 2021 By Thomas Pollock Australian Capital Territory Each year the federal and state governments’ combined spend on goods and services within Australia is over $150 billion. Foresight and determination can get your…
Premium Insights and analysis The Briefing: Commonwealth, state and territory public servants receive varying levels of vaccine support, obligations and communication Monday May 31, 2021 By Chris Woods Australian Capital Territory Here's a comprehensive rundown of how public servants have been considered in the commonwealth, state and territory vaccine rollouts.
Premium Insights and analysis The glitch that ruined Blinken’s ASEAN debut Friday May 28, 2021 By Colum Lynch, Jack Detsch and Robbie Gramer Editors' Picks The top U.S. diplomat’s first meeting with Southeast Asian ministers was thwarted for a very relatable reason, but that rankled ministers, who viewed the technical…
Public servants, there since federation – new exhibition Thursday May 27, 2021 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks A new exhibition designed completely to build awareness of just how important the public sector is to Australia’s democracy has opened at MOAD, Old Parliament…
Premium Columnists Public sector capabilities put to test with new COVID outbreak in Melbourne Wednesday May 26, 2021 By Stephen Bartos Editors' Picks There is far less scope with a pandemic for political point scoring, this time. All sides know what needs to be done. There is not…
Rewilding: four tips to let nature thrive Wednesday May 26, 2021 By Sophie Wynne-Jones, Ian Convery and Steve Carver Editors' Picks Rewilding involves giving more space and time to nature. But without clear principles, rewilding is a trendy buzzword that is often used indiscriminately.
Premium Columnists Coaching success and building an effective workplace culture Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Sangeeta Pilger Editors' Picks Collaborating, designing and implementing a positive workplace culture is achievable. Here is the structure and steps that contributed to a success story.
