Service NSW worked overnight to deliver tech solution for border crossing permits New South Wales Roughly 650 police will be stationed at the border crossings. They plan to slap any wrongdoers with a $1000 fine. Read more
Vic-NSW border to close, Justice department to employ sacked Qantas workers Monday July 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The closure will be enforced on the NSW side, so as not to be a drain on resources that are very much focused on fighting… Read more
NSW developing 2020 cyber security strategy Wednesday July 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The sector-wide 2020 strategy would replace the state's 2018 cyber security strategy, as well as the NSW Cyber Industry Development Strategy, by combining them into… Read more
Transport for NSW boss proposes further restructures Monday June 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales government’s main transport department could absorb corporate roles from two smaller organisations just months after the agencies experienced a major restructure. Read more
NSW regional department to place 100 public servants across four outback offices Friday June 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Staff will initially be based out of offices in Queanbeyan and Armidale, with workplaces to eventually be established in Dubbo and Coffs Harbour. Read more
Public servants across Australia hit with pay freezes, job cuts Thursday June 25, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry State and federal public service employees across the country have been dealt major blows as governments attempt to grapple with the economic impacts of COVID-19. Read more
NSW audit office highlights major concerns with Greater Sydney water conservation efforts Tuesday June 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Sydney Water Corporation have not effectively investigated, implemented and supported water conservation initiatives, the audit found. Read more
NSW government creates cyber taskforce Tuesday June 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The group will consist of industry experts from a range of sectors, including defence, energy, health, and financial services, and is the result of a… Read more
Opinion: how mainstream services are failing the many Indigenous people with hearing loss in custody Monday June 22, 2020 By Damien Howard and Jody Barney Australian Capital Territory The extent of the ear disease that leads to Indigenous people’s hearing loss is a well-known health issue. But how this hearing loss influences communications… Read more
NSW invests $1.6b in digital infrastructure fund Friday June 19, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The New South Wales government will invest a record $1.6 billion into digital infrastructure and cyber security capability as part of its plan to embark… Read more
New ICAC due diligence guide aims to improve public sector procurement Wednesday June 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption on Wednesday released new guidance to help state public sector agencies conduct due diligence checks on potential suppliers. Read more
Big four banks join NSW’s ‘one-stop’ death notification service Tuesday June 16, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Australian Death Notification Service allows individuals to notify organisations when a family member has died without having to take their death certificate to a… Read more
NSW Health’s Ruby Princess report contained ‘distracting PR’, says inquiry commissioner Thursday June 11, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health NSW Health was “irresponsible” in allowing Ruby Princess passengers showing COVID-19 symptoms to disembark, according to the commissioner leading a special inquiry into the cruise… Read more
NSW planning department spent $1.2m on office plants Wednesday June 10, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The union representing public servants in New South Wales has questioned the Department of Planning, Industry, and Environment's decision to spend $1,246,000 on indoor plants… Read more
Opinion: the National Cabinet has been a success so far, but it must adhere to four principles if it is to continue to be effective Tuesday June 9, 2020 By Daniel D’Hotman Australian Capital Territory Australians are ambitious for what the National Cabinet can achieve. But it must be vigilant against the risk that effective federal and state cooperation will… Read more
