The NDIS is changing. Here’s what you need to know – and what problems remain Editors' Picks National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Stuart Robert this month announced a number of “practical changes” to the scheme. Acknowledging the NDIS is not consistently
‘Sham’ deals and dodgy donations take focus in IBAC investigation November 22, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News A major inquiry in Victoria has heard a former MP had delivered hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cash to a local councillor on
NT ICAC tries to reassure community of independence, ends up accused of bias November 22, 2019 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology The decision of Northern Territory Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Ken Fleming to step aside from a review related to the alleged murder of Kumanjayi Walker
Opinion: almost four in 10 government entities fail to implement basic cyber security measures — six years after they became mandatory November 22, 2019 By Tim Watts Communications & Technology The latest Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) compliance report confirms that the Morrison government has fallen asleep at the wheel when it comes to cybersecurity, with
SA mental health commissioner departs to fight homelessness November 21, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The first mental health commissioner for South Australia will soon step down. Former military officer Chris Burns announced his planned departure as he takes up
Premium Interviews ‘Technology is the easy part’: innovation needs workplace cultures where smart people can ask dumb questions, says Sam Hannah-Rankin November 21, 2019 By David Donaldson Features Even if you’ve completed your course in agile and lined up the authorising environment in favour of change, workplace habits and the relentless daily pressure
Major NSW transport exec reshuffle to be finalised next month November 21, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales A major restructure of New South Wales’ transport agencies has led to a spill of at least 25 senior management roles, with decisions to be
New Public Management: the practical challenges, remedies and alternatives November 21, 2019 By Pia Andrews Career Advice THE PIA REVIEW: PIA ANDREWS This is the final in the Public Sector Pia Review — a series on better public sectors. When I started working
Veterans have poorer mental health than Australians overall. We could be serving them better November 21, 2019 By Nicole Sadler Defence A career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), or the armed forces in any country, can be rewarding, but also demanding. Challenges include the rigorous
Consumer welfare and innovation in the digital economy November 20, 2019 By Lauren Solomon Communications & Technology On Nov 19, 2019, Consumer Policy Research Centre CEO Lauren Solomon delivered this speech in Melbourne. Whether we realise it or not, we are currently
Biggest NZ public service shakeup in 30 years closer with scrapped legislation, says minister November 20, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New Zealand The New Zealand public service will soon be equipped to better address the biggest challenges facing governments and the people it serves, according to State
What are 21st century parents concerned about? November 20, 2019 By Hernan Cuervo Economy & Industry Being a parent can be both a satisfying and stressful experience, particularly during periods of uncertainty and rapid social change. Recent news of weaker consumer
CSIRO releases strategies for government to ‘improve quality of life’ with AI November 20, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The national science agency has developed an artificial intelligence technology roadmap for the government which prioritises health, infrastructure, and the environment. Released at the inaugural
How do you judge tough military decisions? November 20, 2019 By Inbar Levy & Tomer Broude Defence One night in early September 2009, two Taliban trucks carrying fuel got stuck on a river bank in Northern Afghanistan. They had stolen the trucks
