Premium Columnists Public sector capabilities put to test with new COVID outbreak in Melbourne Editors' Picks There is far less scope with a pandemic for political point scoring, this time. All sides know what needs to be done. There is not…
IPAA Victoria boss Nina Cullen on the opportunities for the public sector going forward Wednesday May 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The new head of IPAA's Victorian branch puts forward her vision for the organisation, including building strong partnerships with public sector organisations.
VicForests court win fails to sway Bunnings’ position on responsibly sourced timber Wednesday May 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Bunnings' Toby Watson has told The Mandarin that the store would not be reversing its decision to ban the use of trees logged in Victoria…
Australian Embassy in Afghanistan temporarily shuttered Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Foreign Minister Marise Payne issued a statement on Tuesday announcing that the Australian Embassy in Kabul would close as an interim measure from 28 May.
Services Australia takes over myGov, digital identity from DTA Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Responsibility for the DTA transferred from the Department of Social Services to PM&C under machinery of government changes last month.
Low hormone levels linked to weaker vaccine antibody response Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal New research has found that a metabolic hormone known as leptin is linked to a poor vaccine antibody response for influenza and hepatitis B vaccines.
AFP received influx of government-related sexual misconduct complaints this year Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The Australian Federal Police has received 19 separate allegations of sexual misconduct involving federal politicians and staffers within a three-month period.
NSW government agencies required to use e-invoicing from 2022 Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Payment times, paperwork, manual errors and a ‘significant amount’ of money are expected be reduced as a result of the new rule.
Victorians subject to new COVID restrictions Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health In Victoria, face masks are mandatory indoors for every person over 12, private gatherings at home of no more than five people, and public gathering…
Report on parliamentary processes for responding to sexual assault handed to government Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Senior public servant Stephanie Foster has made a number of recommendations for responding to serious incidents at Parliament House, including sexual assault.
Brittany Higgins slams lack of departmental action following alleged rape Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture In the more than two years since the former ministerial staffer was allegedly raped at Parliament House, the department has not changed its policies for…
CFMEU calls for Victorian government to step in as Bunnings timber ban leaves workers out on a limb Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry CFMEU Manufacturing wants the Victorian government to ‘increase pressure’ on a Bunnings ban on timber from Victorian managed forests. …
World’s richest nations pledge to end investment in overseas coal projects Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The UK, US, EU, France, Italy, Germany and Canada have committed to limiting heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius and completely phase out coal in the…
Parliament House looking to expand retail offerings Monday May 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Department of Parliamentary Services has developed a retail strategy to bring a broader range of services to Parliament House, including more eateries.
NSW appoints new Education secretary Monday May 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Education Georgina Harrisson has been named as the new secretary of the New South Wales Department of Education.
