Election 2022: Liberals spruik super solution for home ownership and retirement goals Economy & Industry Forgetting what super is designed for, the PM says Labor doesn't want to empower people to use their superannuation how they please.
New Navy uniform rolled out in Sydney, to be nationwide by end of year Monday May 16, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Defence The Navy says its new uniform brings the service in line with the other arms of the Australian Defence Force. …
Election 2022: There’s something missing from the housing battle Monday May 16, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks There is a crucial factor missing from the current public discourse on the battle of the home-ownership plans.
Grants available for latest Queensland floods Monday May 16, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry Queensland has made disaster funding available through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Election 2022: Politics of public servants ratchets up during final campaign days Monday May 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Liberal party political ads in Canberra warn APS contractors and consultants will be under threat if the Coalition loses the election.
Peer-reviewed report finds positive outcomes from NSW Youth Koori Court Monday May 16, 2022 By Anna Macdonald New South Wales Report says the Youth Koori Court did prevent young Aboriginal people from going into the criminal justice system without an impact on recidivism.
Election 2022: Wong’s capability ambitions for DFAT go beyond strategic power Monday May 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Squaring off with Marise Payne, Penny Wong said Australia’s approach to foreign affairs needed to adapt to the unprecedented times.
Premium Insights and analysis Election 2022: Water policy left high and dry Monday May 16, 2022 By Scott Hamilton and Stuart Kells Editors' Picks Despite the many pressing issues confronting the Murray-Darling Basin, it's been barely visible in the election campaign. It seems we're having a dry election.
Premium Insights and analysis Election 2022: Red and Blue books that really aren’t Monday May 16, 2022 By Stephen Bartos Editors' Picks Where do the 'Red' and 'Blue' labels come from? I asked several former senior public servants, on condition of anonymity. None of them knew. …
Northern Territory’s new chief minister sworn in Friday May 13, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Health Northern Territory minister for health Natasha Fyles has been named the next leader of the Northern Territory…
Australian Koala Foundation asks for more protection for the species Friday May 13, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment Australian Koala Foundation criticises the government's koala-recovery plan for not having legislative power and not including Victoria or SA.
Election 2022: Hard-nosed border protection jewel in Andrews’ national security plan Friday May 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Karen Andrews releases a five-point border-protection plan, pledging anti-people smuggling Operation Sovereign Borders will remain in place. …
PNG political stalwart remembered Friday May 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade and Tom Ravlic Federal Papua New Guinea deputy prime minister and transport and Infrastructure minister Sam Basil dies after a car crash earlier this week.
Ex-diplomat attempts to confront PM over Solomon Islands Friday May 13, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal A previous high commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Trevor Sofield, criticises the PM's approach to the Pacific nation after attempting to talk to him in…
Premium Insights and analysis Tax office tech boss reveals unique challenges of innovating in the public service Friday May 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology ATO chief digital officer Elissa Walker offers insight into the work of the team responsible for the agency’s digital-transformation agenda.