Major review of intelligence laws makes ‘controversial’ recommendations Defence The review found 'there are some areas in which the legislative framework is unnecessarily complex, leading to unclear and confusing laws for those NIC officers…
What can be learnt from Australia’s electoral system Friday December 4, 2020 By Pavitra Raja Australian Capital Territory The Australian electoral system works. Even Former US President Barack Obama is a fan. Here are four things that other nations can learn from it.
Commonwealth launches APS disability employment strategy Friday December 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The new strategy aims to boost and retain the employment of people with disability in the Australian Public Service while building a lasting culture of…
NZ-backed hub fills data gaps on the Pacific Thursday December 3, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Pacific Data Hub provides information on key areas, including population statistics, fisheries science,…
Shared decision-making crucial to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Productivity Commission finds Thursday December 3, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social A new report highlights the need for a 'bottom-up' approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander involvement in decision-making and policy design, to improve life…
Premium Columnists Quarantine constitutionally a commonwealth power and responsibility Thursday December 3, 2020 By Stephen Bartos Editors' Picks One of the mysteries of Australia’s pandemic response is why states and territories were sucked in to taking responsibility for quarantine, writes Stephen Bartos.
Senate inquiry to probe APS capability, ASL cap Wednesday December 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Referred to the Finance and Public Administration References Committee on Tuesday, the inquiry will look at the APS’ digital and data capability and whether APS…
myGov Perth selected to trial new Services Australia offering Wednesday December 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Perth City Service Centre customers will soon experience a new “welcoming environment” that has been designed specifically to help older Australians who need additional support.
Sports rorts: minister’s public interest immunity claim rejected, government accused of impeding on inquiry Wednesday December 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Colbeck's claim had prevented Sport Australia from handing over key evidence to the inquiry into the administration of funding under the commonwealth's controversial Community Sport…
National auditor-general gives handling of APS response to COVID-19 a thumbs up Tuesday December 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The report assessed the management of the APS pandemic response, led by the Secretaries Board, the Chief Operating Officers Committee, Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter…
Disability employment services provider calls for end to stigma surrounding invisible disabilities Tuesday December 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Disability discrimination has consistently accounted for the highest volume of complaints to the Australian Human Rights Commission for the past five years.
Women still not equal at the highest levels of the APS Tuesday December 1, 2020 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks There are now more women working in the APS than there are men – but you wouldn’t know it if you were only dealing with…
Premium Insights and analysis State of the Service Report recognises APS for its evolution of service in a crisis year Tuesday December 1, 2020 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks As Australians already know, and what the State of the Service Report makes clear, the pandemic forced the public sector to adapt – quickly and…
Transport company charged following Comcare investigation Monday November 30, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A national transport and logistics company has been charged with breaching federal work health and safety laws over a 2018 incident that left a worker…
State of the Service report makes case for permanent Surge Reserve following COVID-19 success Monday November 30, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Careers The Australian Public Service is establishing a permanent Surge Reserve so the government can rapidly mobilise public service volunteers in large numbers to deliver critical…
