Women in local government eligible for mentoring and leadership development with $600K grant Community & Social Federal funding will go to Local Government Professionals Australia to help boost female leadership, with tailored support and development training.
Frances Adamson: China ‘dogged by insecurity’ Thursday June 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal 'Insecurity and power can be a volatile combination. More so, if inadvertently mishandled. We need to understand what we're dealing with,' said Adamson.
All but one member of Biloela family granted bridging visas Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Immigration minister Alex Hawke has granted bridging visas to three members of the Murugappan family from Biloela.
Australian carbon industry group welcomes Nationals’ openness to net-zero target Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Nationals' deputy leader David Littleproud there were financial benefits for primary producers engaging in emissions-reducing programs.
Albanese pledges to bring urban policy to the national stage Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Albanese said disbanding the Australian Council of Local Government ripped away ‘an important function of the relationship between the two levels of government’.
ICAC wants ban on secret meetings between lobbyists and government officials Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales In its latest report on Operation Eclipse, ICAC says the Lobbying of Government Officials Act 2011 doesn’t give a robust framework for managing corruption risks.
Labor wants retrospective powers for new parliamentary complaints mechanism Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Labor responds to Stephanie Foster’s review of the parliamentary workplace by advocating for a broader remit that investigates serious incidents involving former workers. …
Community sector needs secure government funding, longer contracts, research finds Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Inadequate funding and insecure contracts are hindering community organisations that provide crucial government-funded services, new study says.
New priority migration jobs a shot in the arm for Australia’s skills crisis, industry group says Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry On Tuesday the government announced that accountants, auditors and chefs would be included on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List.
Premium Expert briefings Water-markets reporting highlights problem with jargon Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Scott Hamilton and Stuart Kells Editors' Picks Misunderstandings and misreporting about the water market affect water policy, which in turns affects Basin agriculture, communities, and the health of our rivers.
NSW public sector to receive paid leave for miscarriages and pre-term births Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The NSW government has announced funding in its 2021-22 budget for a five day paid leave provision for public sector employees who have experienced a…
NGA backs recognition of Aboriginal controlled councils Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Unanimous support has been garnered to give national recognition to Aboriginal-controlled councils, at a local government convention in Canberra.
Aerial surveys to collect geophysical data on Queensland’s northwest Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The search for Queensland’s next mineral projects hotspot is underway, with a 6,000 square-kilometre aerial survey around the Kamilaroi area 150 kilometers north of Mt…
Vic prisons face ‘significant corruption risks’, watchdog warns Wednesday June 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News IBAC has revealed details of four investigations to highlight ‘serious and systemic corruption risks’ in Victoria’s private and publicly managed prisons.
Premium Insights and analysis What the new Nationals leadership really says to regional voters Tuesday June 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social As Barnaby Joyce reclaims his crown as leader of the Nationals party, it is worth asking whose interests this political party really represents.