Premium Columnists Are politicians’ social media posts legitimate contributions to parliamentary debate? Australian Capital Territory Should social media platforms be removing speeches that could be seen as a historical record of contributions to parliament?…
NSW government invites feedback on risk-management rules for councils Tuesday August 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales NSW’s 128 councils will be required to set up a risk-management framework and internal audit function under new draft guidelines released this week.
NSW government to legislate icare recommendations Tuesday August 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The NSW government has announced plans to legislate recommendations made following a review into the scandal-ridden state insurance agency icare.
Today’s decisions lock in industry emissions for decades — here’s how to get them right Tuesday August 24, 2021 By Alison Reeve Australian Capital Territory Sometimes the best decision to reduce emissions is to invest in new technology before it’s fully proven. Governments will have to share the risks.
Decarbonising NSW economy top of agenda with new hydrogen platform Monday August 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A collaboration platform connecting potential hydrogen producers and users in NSW will be the first step in establishing statewide hydrogen hubs.
Premium Columnists The ADF and the militarised response to COVID-19 Monday August 23, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Defence While the ADF’s presence in Sydney is intended a show of moral suasion, the more dangerous implications for the future are impossible to shake.
Facebook helps with NSW First training modules Friday August 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social NSW partners with Facebook and Restaurant & Catering Australia to offer free development and training programs for people working in the visitor economy.
Vaccination to be mandatory for NSW health workers Friday August 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Brad Hazzard is considering first doses for health workers be administered by the end of September, and all second doses by November 30.
Poor remuneration slugging sentiment among early childhood educators Thursday August 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new report shows that people working in the early childhood sector would not recommend the career to others.
Premium Insights and analysis What Sydney’s rough sleepers can teach us about accommodation services during a pandemic Thursday August 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The lived experience of people who experienced homelessness during Sydney’s first wave of COVID-19 shows that critical efforts to mobilise worked. …
NSW cushions pandemic impact on asylum seekers and temporary visa holders Thursday August 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social NGOs providing emergency support services to asylum seekers and temporary visa holders will be eligible for a share in $5.5 million state government funding.
NSW rent relief extended for another month Wednesday August 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The NSW government has made a commitment to extend the Residential Tenancy Support package to cover two months starting from 14 July, 2021.
ADF heads to western NSW as state records 633 COVID-19 cases Wednesday August 18, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence ADF teams of up to 14 members will include medics, nurses, and logisticians, and will be based in Dubbo, says health minister Greg Hunt.
Premium Columnists Critical thinking required in the face of political chaos Tuesday August 17, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The replacements for the APS have hardly covered themselves in glory. A recurring pattern seems to be risk assessment and management.
Cash support for eligible NSW council employees Tuesday August 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social NSW announces financial support of $1,500 a fortnight for local government employees impacted by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
