Identifying the ‘Paris-End’ of town Community & Social Does the Paris-End of Melbourne’s CBD really look like the French capital, or does it more closely resemble a Brazilian city? And does Sydney’s Paris-End…
Good faith in NSW public servants ‘not dented’ by Ruby Princess findings, Bret Walker says Monday August 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal There are no 'systemic' failures to address, special commissioner Bret Walker has found.
NSW government signs deal to increase procurement from social enterprises Wednesday August 12, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Social Traders defines social enterprises as purpose-driven businesses that trade to 'tackle social problems, improve communities, provide people with access to employment and training, or…
NSW Treasury secretary to lead probe into Dominic Perrottet’s office over icare secondments Monday August 10, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The audit will occur after revelations that details relating to two people working in the office on secondment from state insurance agency icare 'were not…
Service NSW app to add venue check-in feature for contact tracing Thursday August 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Service NSW app is being revamped with a new feature that will allow contact tracers to access customer details from hospitality venues across the…
Further icare resignations announced after ceo grilled at inquiry Tuesday August 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The news comes days after board member Mark Lennon resigned, and a week after a number of allegations regarding icare and its workers’ compensation scheme…
Former federal secretary Daryl Quinlivan named NSW agriculture commissioner Monday August 3, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry He has been tasked with reviewing the NSW government’s right to farm policy.
ABF refutes ‘unhelpful and distracting’ claims an officer let sick Ruby Princess passengers disembark Friday July 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Australian Border Force has hit back at claims that one of its senior officers allowed 2700 Ruby Princess passengers to disembark without first testing…
Martin Hoffman told NSW government icare issues needed ‘decisive engagement’ in 2019, emails show Thursday July 30, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Following the media revelations aired on Monday, Labor leader Jodi McKay grilled Dominic Perrottet over Martin Hoffman’s email.
NSW Treasury report shows how AI can fast-track regulatory reform process Wednesday July 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The average age of a piece of regulation in NSW is 22 years, and a piece of regulation is edited an average of 104 times.
Premium Case studies NSW Premier’s Priorities: good leadership helps prevent perverse outcomes, says William Murphy Tuesday July 28, 2020 By David Donaldson Case studies The NSW Premier's Priorities have led to improvements on difficult social problems and encouraged more collaboration in the public sector, believes William Murphy, who previously…
We know by Year 11 what mark students will get in Year 12. Do we still need a stressful exam? Monday July 27, 2020 By John Fischetti and Maxwell Smith and Raju Varanasi Editors' Picks We believe predictive analytics gives us a way to replace the current Year 12 structure with one more personalised, and that will help prepare the…
NSW launches procurement taskforce to build state’s sovereign capability Friday July 24, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology A new taskforce plans to make it easier for local suppliers of digital and information and communication technology services to engage with the New South…
NSW Public Service Commission-backed research shows flexible work benefits Tuesday July 21, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The research, sponsored by the New South Wales Public Service Commission, was the result of a three-year program to support flexible working in the state…
NSW to impose further restrictions on Vic border Monday July 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health From midnight on July 21, a 'strict' new border zone will be established along the Murray River, and all current permits will expire. Those who…
