Government invites consultation on military-to-civilian transition Defence The government wants to hear from former military people, to create a system that properly supports ADF members and their families.
Vic councils green-light e-scooter hire trial Tuesday April 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade News An e-scooter trial scheme will be trialled in one regional and two Melbourne metro councils who will be chosen through a Transport Dept EOI.
Qld government agency hopes refreshed database will help prevent child deaths Tuesday April 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Health Queensland’s most comprehensive Child Death Register has officially gone live, supporting government agencies and other organisations to reduce the number of preventable child deaths through…
Pezzullo urges nations to brace for the ‘curse of war’ Tuesday April 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has warned the 'drums of war' are beating once again, saying a 'sorrowful challenge' remains present today.
Premium Interviews Honesty, loyalty & trust — how to be an effective political operator. An interview with The Honourable Philip Dalidakis Tuesday April 27, 2021 By Vanessa Liell Career Matters Profit is the primary objective of the private sector; in the public sector, profit's 49% of the goal and the other 51% is political process.
Why the defence portfolio could make or break Peter Dutton’s political career Tuesday April 27, 2021 By Peter J. Dean Defence Defence is one of the largest, most difficult and complex portfolios in government.
Tasmania’s state election is (as always) a knot of contradictions Monday April 26, 2021 By Charlie Lewis Editors' Picks The small polity of Tasmania has always been a knot of contradictions. A week out from the state election, this holds.
NSW hopes to deliver national digital birth certificate Monday April 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The New South Wales government is seeking public feedback as part of a proposal to develop a national digital birth certificate.
NSW restoration fund offers $10K grants for war memorials Monday April 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Applications for the latest round of grants for the repair, protection and conservation maintenance of NSW war memorials will close on 26 July.
Rex Patrick threatens to take information commissioner to court over FOI speed Monday April 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Patrick described the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner as a 'train smash' within the Australian FOI review regime.
Monaro gets multi-million dollar police station Monday April 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade New South Wales The new Queanbeyan police station will accommodate general police duties, specialist, tactical, crime prevention and investigative units.
Landmark cannabis inquiry to visit regional Victoria Monday April 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade News An inquiry into the use of cannabis in Victoria will be heard at the George Kerferd Hotel in Beechworth this week.
Federal government grants six-month extension to telehealth Monday April 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Accessing telehealth support from a GP, allied health provider or specialist services will now continue until December 31, 2020.
DFAT partnership to develop international standards on critical technologies Monday April 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The partnership will guide the development, adoption and use of international standards across ASEAN.
ATO launches new online portal for businesses Monday April 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Businesses can manage their tax and super via the ATO platform, and create payment plans.
