The highest and lowest workplaces for staff morale in the APS Federal Staff morale at Home Affairs, NIAA, and Social Services is among some of the lowest across all APS agencies, 2021 census data reveals. …
Era of only working from offices ‘over’ declares ACT chief minister Friday December 3, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory ACT chief minister Andrew Barr says 'white collar' public servants will work from hybrid workplaces around Canberra up to two days a week.
Public servants burning bright for love of work risk burning out Friday December 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Fatigue is setting in among the APS, and leaders are regrouping to try and figure out what is needed to build better resilience.
Movers & Shakers: New national data commissioner, education department leader Friday December 3, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Bands 2 and 1 appointments, first woman leader of water board, new ACCC appointment, and plenty more.
Police getting up to speed on new technology Friday December 3, 2021 By Jackson Graham News WA police officers' 1970s method of using carbon copy pads with pencils will make way for electronic infringements. …
More than $56 million for Australia’s dying issue Friday December 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The government has announced that end of life and palliative care services will be improved with a federal investment exceeding $56 million.
CSIRO bases lunar testbed facility in Brisbane Friday December 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A new CSIRO facility has opened its doors to researchers and businesses wanting to test how their technology will function on the moon.
Regulatory ‘burden’ lifted for Queensland bus and public transport operators Friday December 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade News QLD’s bus and public transport operators will be subject to a yearly annual inspection, replacing the compulsory six-month inspection.
Premium Columnists A culture that looks backwards to at least the 1980s Friday December 3, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Far more is needed than a new gender-equality strategy. An entire system of accountability needs to be legislated for Parliament House and commonwealth parliamentary workplaces.
Government drops bid to pass voter ID laws before next election Thursday December 2, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Key senate crossbencher Jacqui Lambie flagged she would not vote for the laws, saying she wanted more time to be given to consider the risks. …
Premium Interviews An alleged rape in the parliament triggers a review for workplace change Thursday December 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Mandarin spoke with a gender policy expert for her take on the Kate Jenkins report and what it will mean for steering parliamentary workplace…
Senator accused of ‘undermining public confidence’ as criticism of public servants continues Thursday December 2, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet calls for a parliamentary committee to review Rex Patrick's conduct as he continues to criticise public servants.
Regulating emerging technologies — NSW Productivity Commission Thursday December 2, 2021 By Peter Achterstraat Editors' Picks Fostering innovation can be challenging for governments, and regulation can allow innovation to flourish — or be stifled.
‘A gaping hole in Australia’s integrity’: case for getting federal anti-corruption agency right Thursday December 2, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Transparency advocates say a federal anti-corruption commission with powers akin to a royal commission would restore faith in politicians and government agencies. …
Christian Porter announces he won’t re-contest next election Thursday December 2, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Christian Porter said in a message on social media that he was resigning to spend more time with his family.
