Lesson number one — listen to the electorate Editors' Picks Will political parties take in the lesson to stop telling Australians what they know and instead listen to the electorate and its concerns?…
First Nations peoples as political designers Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Tim Goodwin Culture Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders have long-held ancient roles as political designers, which could now be used to reimagine relationships and reshape institutions.
Premium Columnists Real-deal teals inspired the disillusioned Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Helena Cain Editors' Picks Disillusioned, as many were, Helena Cain mentally packed her bags for a smarter land. Then came the teals.
Labor government gets down to business with national security and finances at top of agenda Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The new Labor government will convene ministry meetings for the National Security Committee and Expenditure Review Committee on Wednesday.
Acting CMO says government is closely monitoring monkeypox cases Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal A cross-government approach is underway to manage monkeypox in Australia, with Victoria and NSW already contact tracing. …
Climate advocates clamour to address policy wonks with changed government Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The Climate Council says Australians have ‘fury and frustration’ shared between city dwellers and regional Australians about a decade of federal inaction.
Health officials offer free flu shots following ‘severe outbreak’ in Queensland Monday May 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Health Queensland has mobilised a free vaccine drive for flu shots after recording an influenza A outbreak of more than 4,000 cases this year.
New NT chief minister names first cabinet Monday May 23, 2022 By Anna Macdonald News New NT chief minister Natasha Fyles announces her new ministry, having been appointed leader following Michael Gunner’s surprise resignation.
Premium Insights and analysis Criticising the public service is no longer a vote winner Monday May 23, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks So, giving public servants a kick is a vote winner, yes? Scott Morrison and his advisers failed to factor in some critical things with that…
It’s a fresh new era as Albanese promises respect for the public service Monday May 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Anthony Albanese has flagged a new approach to the public service, using his first press conference as prime minister to praise the sector and promise…
Queensland youth co-responder program hits two-year mark Monday May 23, 2022 By Anna Macdonald News The youth co-responder initiative sees police and youth justice workers teaming up to engage with young people in an effort to prevent youth crime.
ANAO audit flags issues in CASA’s surveillance Monday May 23, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal An ANAO audit of CASA found the pandemic saw 230 of 306 planned surveillance events not being conducted in 2019/20.
Diplomacy first immediate focus for Albanese Monday May 23, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Prime minister Anthony Albanese is getting straight to work, with a trip to Japan to meet with Quad leaders from Japan, India, and the US.
Premium Insights and analysis Australia’s got a Solomon Islands headache (again) Monday May 23, 2022 By Mary Yang and Jack Detsch Editors' Picks China’s expansion into the South Pacific caught Australia and the United States off guard.
Public sector contracts set to be scrutinised under Albanese government Monday May 23, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Consulting and labour-hire firms are on notice that going forward, there will be fewer contracts and less taxpayers’ money for them.
