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Digital identity: minister hits back at naysayers and privacy ‘alarmists’

by Harley Dennett

It's not clear if the federal minister responsible for the first myGovID pilot program is listening to those raising privacy concerns, but he's clearly annoyed it's been called 'Big Brother'.

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Why do people really become homeless?

by The University of Melbourne

While the majority of the general public thinks drug addiction is the main reason for homelessness, the reality is quite different.

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The promise and problems of including ‘big data’ in official government statistics

by The Conversation

Digital technologies put an abundance of data at our fingertips, but we must ensure questions of what should, and should not, be measured are answered before we use them in official statistics.

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Six ways to make committees more effective and efficient

by Australia and New Zealand School of Government

New ANZSOG-funded research, conducted by Professor Sandra Oliver and colleagues, is attempting to discover why some committees work better than others and has come up with six key lessons.

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Why NSW needs a new public advocate to protect vulnerable adults from their families

by Stephen Easton

New South Wales needs a new public advocate for vulnerable adults in place by next July, ombudsman Michael Barnes has warned, after compiling over 200 cases of neglect and abuse committed mainly by family members over the past few years. Barnes’ team has been handling these reports on a temporary…

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Penny Wong: ‘normative signals matter’

by The University of Melbourne

When the young union legal officer Penny Wong, active in Labor politics since her university days, considered a run for federal parliament, she concluded that her options were severely limited not because of factional numbers or the ALP’s unpopularity, but because of who she was. She knew what stood between…

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Inquiring into mental health

by Maria Katsonis

October has shone a spotlight on mental health at both the state and national level. First, the federal government announced a Productivity Commission inquiry into the role of mental health in the Australian economy and the best ways to support national mental wellbeing. A fortnight later, the Victorian Premier promised a royal commission into mental health if re-elected.

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Workplace rumours: how should organisations respond?

by David Donaldson

Rumours are a normal part of workplaces in times of change, but when handled poorly can be damaging. What can organisations do about them?

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One in four Australians are lonely, which affects their physical and mental health

by The Conversation

We found nearly 55% of the population feel they lack companionship at least sometime. Lonely Australians, when compared with their less lonely counterparts, reported higher social anxiety and depression, poorer psychological health and quality of life, and fewer meaningful relationships and social interactions.

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A case of policy envy: why a new living longer strategy has health experts excited

by The Mandarin

Despite Australia setting targets and indicators for a range of chronic disease risk factors, measured in Australia’s Health Tracker, we continue to struggle in asking any Australian government to commit to any measurable target.

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Why we should worry less about retirement ‒ and leave super at 9.5%

by The Conversation

Compelling Australians to put even more into super runs the risk of giving them a better standard of living in retirement than they had while working.

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Ontario ombudsman offers masterclass in public impact: ‘Our power is in our voice’

by Stephen Easton

Shining a light often galvanises political support for changes public servants already wish were in place, says visiting ombudsman Paul Dubé. "Most public servants want to do a good job."

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Contract risk is a multi-billion dollar problem for Australia’s local government

by The Mandarin

A former senior public servant's technology solution helps curb cost blowouts and track lost visibility on project and contract overspend.

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Why greater investment in palliative care could lead to economic benefits

by The Mandarin

The potential savings on medical costs could make a big difference for relieving pressure on Australia’s health systems and residential facilities, says Ben O’Mara.

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Protecting the ‘right to be forgotten’ in the age of blockchain

by The Conversation

Blockchain data is unchangeable, which is a problem when privacy laws require companies to delete data once it’s served its purpose.

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