Trapping plastic at Defence sites in Sydney Harbour Energy & Environment Technology to remove pollution from Sydney Harbour will become a permanent feature of Department of Defence sites, after a promising trial. …
Djokovic deported after losing bid to overturn visa cancellation Monday January 17, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Unvaccinated world number one tennis star Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia.
Tonga accepts Australian offer of surveillance flight following tsunami Monday January 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Australia will be sending defence assets to Tonga following a volcanic eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano at the weekend.
Premium Columnists A two week consultation is a government tick-a-box exercise Monday January 17, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Community & Social The federal government has erred in its approach to the consultation process it has just announced for a 10-year plan to deal with violence against…
Premium Columnists Omicron and policymakers’ supply chain headaches Monday January 17, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Australian Capital Territory Sketchy preparation for such a development as Omicron has left big holes in the supply chain, and policymakers are challenged to patch them.
APSC tweaks advice as workplaces and unions grapple with Omicron outbreak Friday January 14, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal The Australian Public Service Commission has tweaked its advice to departments and agencies as the Omicron variant sees many public servants return to their jobs…
Agency initiates change for hotel quarantine sites to become medi-hotels Friday January 14, 2022 By Jackson Graham Health Two hotel quarantine sites in Melbourne will transform into “medi-hotels” to relieve pressure on Victoria’s hospitals as patient numbers continue to rise to nearly 1000. …
Full-time chair for reformed NSW casino regulator Friday January 14, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Temporary arrangements have been put in place by the state government to support the establishment of a standalone casino regulator in NSW. This will…
‘Frank’ human rights dialogue between Australia and Vietnam, DFAT says Friday January 14, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Threats to human rights during the COVID-19 pandemic were among the key topics that loomed large during the 17 annual human rights dialogue between Australia…
‘Delicate balance’ as virus peak could affect one-in-10 workers: national cabinet Thursday January 13, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal The federal government is attempting to strike a “delicate balance” between hospitals being overrun by COVID-19 cases and workers being unable to deliver critical services,…
Groups seeking charity status told to better prepare Thursday January 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commissioner has advised prospective charities to ‘do their research’ to ensure they meet the requirements to officially register. In a…
What’s in store for the Australian Public Service in 2022? Thursday January 13, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Public servants returning to their jobs are grappling with a rapidly spreading coronavirus variant, preparing for a federal election, while expectations for evidence-based advice and…
Global economy dampened by more rainy days Thursday January 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A new study published in Nature has combined data on daily rainfall with subnational economy output from the last 40 years, showing that economic growth…
Agencies and public sector union in talks about employers providing RATs in some cases Wednesday January 12, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Federal departments and agencies are in discussions with the main public service union about rapid antigen testing being provided to employees in limited cases for…
Will the next federal election be an invitation to flex the truth? Wednesday January 12, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Australia is facing a federal election and there will be all kinds of tactics used by the political parties and their supporters online to promote…
