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The big budget question is why the surplus wasn’t big

Economy & Industry

With the budget effectively in balance, a surplus in the financial year ahead seems all but assured. With government finances in good health, the next…

Thodey review of the APS completed, sent to the Prime Minister’s department

By Stephen Easton

Federal

The independent APS Review is finished and its final report is in the hands of Phil Gaetjens, secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister…

Integrity news: WA hospital manager pinged for $500k in overtime, Qld Health ex-CIO in the clear

By Stephen Easton

News

Undocumented overtime claims have landed a Western Australian hospital manager in hot water, with the Corruption and Crime Commission accusing her of clocking up over…

Stakeholders slam APVMA’s new ‘non-controversial’ board

By Shannon Jenkins

Economy & Industry

Representatives from the agriculture and veterinary sector have opposed the Federal government’s decision to reintroduce a board to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority…

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Setting up a social impact bond requires thinking through many barriers around data and measuring success. Amy Auster is stewarding two rollouts with an eye to early intervention

By David Donaldson

Features

"Early intervention is a bit of a nirvana," says Amy Auster, deputy secretary economic at the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance. Hard, but the…

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The successful ACT senior secondary colleges have reached an evolutionary crossroads that may lead to their demise. Can they be revitalised – or will they face a ‘gale of creative destruction’?

By Verona Burgess

Australian Capital Territory

In the 1970s the ACT embarked on a radical reform of secondary education. More than 40 years on, the ACT college system is still going…

NSW digital government executive Pia Andrews resigns, cites punishing commute

By Stephen Easton

New South Wales

New South Wales digital government expert Pia Andrews has stepped down from her role as an executive director in the Department of Customer Service after…

How should the digital identity trust framework apply to commercial players? Consultation begins

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

The fourth iteration of the Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF) will set out the rules for any commercial sector digital identity providers that are seeking…

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Emily Phillips leads a highly distributed, highly visible agency. Finding the breathing space for innovation has taken contemporary leadership, strategy and partners

By David Donaldson

Features

The CEO of Agriculture Victoria talks bee biosecurity, unexpected career turns and agency branding.

Opposition-backed robodebt lawsuit must ‘break new ground’ in High Court to succeed

By Stephen Easton

Federal

Some said it couldn’t be done but after a chat with Bill Shorten, Gordon Legal has announced a class action lawsuit against the federal government…

Legal Services Commissioner accuses Attorney-General of unethical conduct

By Shannon Jenkins

News

A fight has been brewing in Queensland between the state’s legal watchdog and the Attorney-General. Acting Legal Services Commissioner Bob Brittan this week told The…

Risk management framework for all NSW councils open for public comment

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

NSW councils will establish independent committees to improve financial management and prevent fraud and corruption under a new statutory framework released for public consultation. Minister for…

Release of government data builds community trust, Information Commissioner says

By Shannon Jenkins

Community & Social

Queensland’s government agencies have helped strengthen community trust by releasing information to the public, according to the state’s Information Commissioner, Rachael Rangihaeata. A recent study…

Victoria sends identity data to national facial recognition system to stay ‘ahead of the pack’

By Stephen Easton

Communications & Technology

The Victorian government is uploading data from driver licenses to the federal government’s National Driver Licence Facial Recognition Solution but will only allow it to…

Treasury ad raises concerns over political advertising

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

An advertising campaign run by the Treasury and sponsored by the Australian Taxation Office has raised questions about how far government advertising can push the…

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The big budget question is why the surplus wasn’t big

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Thodey review of the APS completed, sent to the Prime Minister’s department

Integrity news: WA hospital manager pinged for $500k in overtime, Qld Health ex-CIO in the clear

Stakeholders slam APVMA’s new ‘non-controversial’ board

Setting up a social impact bond requires thinking through many barriers around data and measuring success. Amy Auster is stewarding two rollouts with an eye to early intervention

The successful ACT senior secondary colleges have reached an evolutionary crossroads that may lead to their demise. Can they be revitalised – or will they face a ‘gale of creative destruction’?

NSW digital government executive Pia Andrews resigns, cites punishing commute

How should the digital identity trust framework apply to commercial players? Consultation begins

Emily Phillips leads a highly distributed, highly visible agency. Finding the breathing space for innovation has taken contemporary leadership, strategy and partners

Opposition-backed robodebt lawsuit must ‘break new ground’ in High Court to succeed

Legal Services Commissioner accuses Attorney-General of unethical conduct

Risk management framework for all NSW councils open for public comment

Release of government data builds community trust, Information Commissioner says

Victoria sends identity data to national facial recognition system to stay ‘ahead of the pack’

Treasury ad raises concerns over political advertising

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The big budget question is why the surplus wasn’t big

Latest

Thodey review of the APS completed, sent to the Prime Minister’s department

Integrity news: WA hospital manager pinged for $500k in overtime, Qld Health ex-CIO in the clear

Stakeholders slam APVMA’s new ‘non-controversial’ board

Setting up a social impact bond requires thinking through many barriers around data and measuring success. Amy Auster is stewarding two rollouts with an eye to early intervention

The successful ACT senior secondary colleges have reached an evolutionary crossroads that may lead to their demise. Can they be revitalised – or will they face a ‘gale of creative destruction’?

NSW digital government executive Pia Andrews resigns, cites punishing commute

How should the digital identity trust framework apply to commercial players? Consultation begins

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Emily Phillips leads a highly distributed, highly visible agency. Finding the breathing space for innovation has taken contemporary leadership, strategy and partners

Opposition-backed robodebt lawsuit must ‘break new ground’ in High Court to succeed

Legal Services Commissioner accuses Attorney-General of unethical conduct

Risk management framework for all NSW councils open for public comment

Release of government data builds community trust, Information Commissioner says

Victoria sends identity data to national facial recognition system to stay ‘ahead of the pack’

Treasury ad raises concerns over political advertising