Three more experts join PM&C advisory panel on social impact investment Community & Social The federal government has appointed three new members to an expert panel whose job is to advise public servants on social impact investing. The new…
NSW Health must listen to Aboriginal communities, says Auditor-General Thursday August 29, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Culture NSW Health is failing to form partnerships with Aboriginal communities to effectively deliver suitable mental health services, according to the state's Auditor-General, Margaret Crawford.
Where are the guardians of Western civilisation when you need them? A riposte to the Prime Minister's expectation of the public service Thursday August 29, 2019 By Geoffrey Edwards Australian Capital Territory Where are the guardians of Western civilisation when you need them? The Prime Minister’s address to the public service on 19 August should ring alarm…
Service NSW first government agency to win Great Place to Work award Thursday August 29, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Career Advice Service NSW has been named one of the top ten places to work in the country for its dedication to the community. It is the…
Think a federal corruption watchdog would have little to do? Think again, says former judge Thursday August 29, 2019 By Stephen Easton Features The Morrison government's proposed Commonwealth Integrity Commission might struggle for credibility. It has opponents lining up inside and outside federal parliament, including many senior members…
Where’s the proof internet voting is secure? A response to Victoria’s Electoral Commissioner Wednesday August 28, 2019 By Vanessa Teague Australian Capital Territory Elections have special requirements. Ballot privacy is mandated by law. And elections must demonstrate that the result accurately reflects the choice of the people. So,…
Premium Case studies Advancing gender equality in Victoria Police took asking the right questions to unearth the surprising barriers holding back progress Tuesday August 27, 2019 By David Donaldson Case studies Two leaders in policing reflect on the practical changes they made to boost the number of women hired and promoted at Victoria Police. Doing so…
Council of digital transformation ministers publishes manifesto Monday August 26, 2019 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory Almost a year after the addition of the Australian Digital Council to the constellation of bodies that make up the Council of Australian Governments its…
Privatisation is 'short-sighted', says NSW opposition Friday August 16, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry NSW Labor will oppose privatisations that were floated by Premier Gladys Berejiklian while at a trade delegation in London. Shadow Treasurer…
Jobs chief steps down during ongoing agency review related to MOG changes Wednesday August 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Jobs for NSW chief executive officer Nicole Cook has left her role, according to a Treasury spokesperson. Jobs for NSW was originally an independent agency…
Lowe stirs the pot with talk of 3% pay rises in the public sector, and that's all he wanted to do Wednesday August 14, 2019 By Stephen Easton Economy & Industry Governments were predictably unmoved by Reserve Bank governor Phillip Lowe’s view that caps on public sector pay rises are a factor in low wage growth…
Defence experts discuss ethical AI, while NSW wants to ensure AI in government places customers at the centre Wednesday August 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Experts from across the globe have gathered in Canberra to explore the ethics of artificial intelligence in a range of defence contexts, including weapons systems,…
Controversial APVMA base opens in push for decentralisation Monday August 12, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Two new agency headquarters have opened in regional Australia as part of the government's "decentralisation agenda". The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's new building…
A new Thodey review: Jane Halton, Anne Twomey to help examine NSW-federal funding deals Monday August 12, 2019 By Stephen Easton Economy & Industry Business leader David Thodey will chair a heavy-hitting panel convened by the New South Wales government to review its financial relationship with the Commonwealth, having…
Movers & shakers: a dozen promotions in the Treasury Friday August 9, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The latest senior public sector appointments from across the country. Senior executive service band 1 Rebekka Wheate The Department of the…
