Australians who contributed to pandemic response to feature on COVID-19 honours roll Federal The prime minister is calling on the public to nominate those who have contributed to Australia's coronavirus pandemic response and recovery for an Australian National…
Probe into shredded notes finds Berejiklian’s office breached record-keeping law Friday January 22, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The Office of the New South Wales Premier did not breach the Government Information (Public Access) Act when a staffer destroyed records related to the…
ACT to establish climate action entity under $307 million climate change plan Friday January 22, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Australian Capital Territory The ACT government will create an Office of the Coordinator General for Climate Action to ensure the territory meets its commitments to tackling climate change.
National skills agreement to be overhauled following Productivity Commission review Thursday January 21, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Education A new national skills agreement is needed to better hold governments to account while ensuring Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system can deliver a…
Young people remain ill-equipped to participate in Australian democracy Thursday January 21, 2021 By Zareh Ghazarian, Jacqueline Laughland-Booy and Zlatko Skrbis Australian Capital Territory The latest figures show the previous survey's results were no mere aberration and that student performance in civics and citizenship has remained low.
Aboriginal Children’s Commissioner position urged for ACT after high Indigenous incarceration rates revealed Thursday January 21, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Australian Capital Territory Two community services organisations have called on the ACT government to take urgent action to address issues with the youth justice system after a Productivity…
Nudging public towards flexible work could help solve Melbourne’s transport issues, according to Infrastructure Victoria Thursday January 21, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News Infrastructure Victoria has suggested that Victoria follow the lead of New South Wales by adopting staggered start times and rotating days in the office for…
Former Queensland public servant takes senior role at Australian Digital Health Agency Thursday January 21, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Dr Malcolm Thatcher will commence in his new role as chief technology officer of the Australian Digital Health Agency next month.
Union addresses gap in APS employee census with new labour hire survey Wednesday January 20, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Careers Launched on Wednesday, the survey has been created to replicate the Australian Public Service Commission’s annual employee census, which has been conducted since 2012.
States partner with commonwealth to boost recycling infrastructure Wednesday January 20, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The South Australian and Victorian governments will increase the capacity and capability of recycling infrastructure in their states by funding new projects under a deal…
Premium Insights and analysis Additionality, costs and community: What Home Affairs needs to consider in its tipped community refugee sponsorship program Wednesday January 20, 2021 By Chris Woods Community & Social Home Affairs' review of the Community Support Program may involve changes to the it or the creation of a new program entirely. Here is everything…
Where to now? Post-pandemic government service delivery Wednesday January 20, 2021 By Russell Egan Economy & Industry My advice to the next generation of leaders who may be at the helm of our next crisis is simple. Good ideas can come from…
Australia’s human rights record to be assessed this week Tuesday January 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Attorney-General’s Department first assistant secretary Andrew Walter will lead the delegation of Australia, while Italy, the Marshall Islands and Senegal will serve as rapporteurs.
Australians want Morrison to publicly call out Craig Kelly and Trump, think tank finds Tuesday January 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Most Australians think Prime Minister Scott Morrison has a duty to publicly denounce colleagues who post misinformation online.
McKenzie to front sports rorts inquiry in February but has ‘nothing further to add’ Tuesday January 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal In a letter to committee chair Anthony Chisholm on January 15, Mckenzie said she would be available to appear on the date — but only…
