Birmingham defends Austrade officials Federal Former trade minister Simon Birmingham has voiced support for commonwealth diplomats following calls for Australia to look to other markets in light of China’s trade…
Survey reveals which commonwealth agencies pay invoices on time Monday January 18, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The survey performance report noted that this was a 'significant improvement' from the previous year, when just 61.7% of invoices were paid on time.
NSW launches plan to become leading visitor economy of Asia-Pacific by 2030 Monday January 18, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The New South Wales government will invest in world-class events and infrastructure while fostering its brand under a new plan to become the premier visitor…
Science academy urges Australians to get inoculated following vaccine ‘confusion’ Monday January 18, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal One of Australia’s top science organisations is seeking to combat misinformation and “misunderstandings” regarding the effectiveness of Australia’s chosen COVID-19 vaccines after concerns were raised…
Disaster season is here — do you have a Resilience Action Plan? Here’s how the small town of Tarnagulla built theirs Monday January 18, 2021 By Mittul Vahanvati Editors' Picks Heatwaves, floods, bushfires: disaster season is upon us again. We can’t prevent hazards or climate change-related extreme weather events but we can prepare…
Opinion: As Trump exits the White House, he leaves Trumpism behind in Australia Monday January 18, 2021 By Mark Kenny Australian Capital Territory Through recent natural disasters, global upheavals and a pandemic, Australia’s political centre has largely held. Australians may have disagreed at times, but they have also…
Premium Insights and analysis Former APS leaders on setting goals for success in 2021 Monday January 18, 2021 By Matthew Elmas Career Advice There are no shortage of theories about the best ways to plan for success. The Mandarin spoke with former department of human services secretary Renée…
Lotterywest CIO joins WA government Friday January 15, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Western Australian government has appointed Christian Rasmussen as chief information officer of the state health system’s shared service centre, Health Support Services.
Australian Conservation Foundation audit of FOI requests finds environment minister, dept & agencies stifling access Friday January 15, 2021 By Chris Woods Editors' Picks Environment minister Sussan Ley refused outright 39 freedom of information requests in the last financial year, while granting just one in full and three in…
Department of Social Services loses appeal over $27,000 Centrelink debt Friday January 15, 2021 By Matthew Elmas Federal The Department of Social Services has lost an effort to recoup $27,000 in Centrelink debts from the mother of a child with special needs, ending…
Premium Columnists Red flags for the future found in reports of past public service snafus Friday January 15, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Some old printed reports spark joy and others spark dread. Verona Burgess sorts through a selection of the Australian Public Service’s greatest hits and misses.
Ancient Wollemi Pines declared asset of intergenerational significance in NSW Friday January 15, 2021 By Matthew Elmas Energy & Environment The NSW government has declared the Wollemi Pines, an ecosystem of ancient trees in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, as an ‘asset of international…
Date set for Victorian Public Service return to offices Thursday January 14, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Health Victorian Public Service employees will begin returning to their offices next week, after the state recorded no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases for the eight…
Nominations open for Queensland Reconciliation Awards Wednesday January 13, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social There are five awards categories, including business, community, education, partnership, and health and wellbeing.
NT government’s $64m digital solution to help agencies protect vulnerable children Wednesday January 13, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The client management system will allow the relevant departments and agencies to access the same information, create the one case file and share information in…
