Electric fleets driving change in Sydney and Perth public bus systems New South Wales Sydney’s public bus system is set to trial the biggest electric bus fleet in the country, while Perth’s network is powering up the green vehicles,…
National centre to improve outcomes for survivors of child sex abuse Friday October 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new $22.5 million centre for the prevention of child abuse will be established by the end of 2021, federally funded for at least five…
Premium Columnists Auditors zero in on aerial coast surveillance Friday October 22, 2021 By Verona Burgess Defence The cost of spotting boats off the northwest coast of Australia from the air has blown out by 29%. And, there’s at least $17 million…
Concerns growing over disparity in APS working arrangements Thursday October 21, 2021 By Chris Johnson, Melissa Coade and Jackson Graham Federal Some government agencies are demanding their staff get back to the office while others insist they stay away.
Government puts more than 750 veterans in public sector jobs Thursday October 21, 2021 By Jackson Graham News The Victorian government has exceeded a target to put veterans in the public service and has recommitted to the goal for another four years. …
NSW makes ‘landmark’ investment to boost DV support services Thursday October 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social NSW has announced a ‘landmark’ sum of money to help thousands of women and children escaping domestic abuse.
Committee on job security finds APS caps delivering ‘worse outcomes’ Thursday October 21, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The staff number ceiling limits the number of APS employees in departments and agencies to keep headcounts in line with 2006-07 numbers. …
Coalition closes ranks around Porter to block blind trust probe Thursday October 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The mystery of who contributed to a blind legal trust paying for Christian Porter’s defamation suit will not be investigated by the House privileges committee.
Premium Insights and analysis So many grants, so many questions Thursday October 21, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Federal grants to community groups and contracts issued to consultants aren't necessarily easy to track. We've noted some down for you.
Ombud flags insurance crisis facing amusement sector Thursday October 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Bruce Billson outlines state and territory governments law reforms required to ensure the amusement & leisure sector has funding for its insurance problem.
WA announces worker jab mandate, Hunt foreshadows booster shots starting this year Wednesday October 20, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal As Australia passes the national vaccination double-dose target of 70%, Western Australia has brought in mandatory requirements for most of the workforce.
Union survey to identify key issues for public sector women Wednesday October 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory A national survey of women working for the Australian public sector, NT Public Service, and ACT Public Service is now open.
NT water sustainability research to guide federal planning Wednesday October 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The NT Farmers Association will lead a new trial to learn how local producers can bolster crop yields with less water, to reduce the pressure…
Australia appoints new ambassador to EU Wednesday October 20, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Australia’s next ambassador to the European Union will be Caroline Millar, also serving as ambassador to Belgium, NATO, and Luxembourg. …
Tax commissioner faces inquiry about ‘disobeying’ senate over JobKeeper information Wednesday October 20, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Chris Jordan is facing an inquiry into whether he disobeyed the senate after not following an order to provide details about businesses receiving JobKeeper.
