Infrastructure deputy secretary to lead CASA Federal Senior mandarin Pip Spence is CASA's next CEO, and former Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin is the next chair.
Person-centred justice matters more than ever Sunday April 25, 2021 By Tessa Boyd-Caine Australian Capital Territory What has the global decline in trust and confidence in public institutions meant for law and justice? What are the risks when people are less…
Extra teachers needed to meet growing student numbers in NSW Sunday April 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education The NSW Teachers Federation says the state will need to hire a minimum of 11,000 additional teachers to match the growing enrolments over the next…
Multi-million dollar defence project to be scrutinised Sunday April 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence An $111.2 million Defence proposal to upgrade RAAF Base Townsville, Townsville Field Training Area and HMAS Cairns is to be scrutinised.
Australian-made paper purchases drop across government departments during pandemic Sunday April 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The union representing Australia’s paper industry has complained about a 30% decrease in local paper purchases by the federal government during COVID-19.
Premium Insights and analysis Getting a grip on the public’s growing mistrust in government Friday April 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Australians' trust in government is rated at 44.64% compared to Switzerland’s trust rating of 84.63%. Australian government, departments and agencies all have work to do…
‘Handballed our conflict’ to the Parliament, employer group says Friday April 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Disagreement among employer groups over industrial relations reforms has left stakeholders ‘disappointed’ and ‘bruised’, after the government failed to pass enterprise bargaining laws.
Melbourne Water, Nillumbik Shire Council named best places to work in government Friday April 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Other workplaces rounding out the top 10 inside.
Premium Columnists Dark cloud over our Afghanistan role, as war crime allegations mar the legacy Friday April 23, 2021 By Verona Burgess Defence Australia’s top generals are unlikely to pay any price for the war crimes allegedly committed, writes Verona Burgess.
Australia’s vague approach to climate change will cost our economy, expert says Thursday April 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The Morrison government has given no indication of responding to America’s call to action with the kind of pragmatism the US President wants to see.
Federal government quashes Victoria’s belt and road deal with China Thursday April 22, 2021 By Michelle Grattan Foreign Affairs & Immigration Foreign minister Marise Payne said the agreements were “inconsistent with Australia’s foreign policy or adverse to our foreign relations”.
Morrison wants to focus on the ‘how’ rather than the ‘when’ in climate debate Thursday April 22, 2021 By Michelle Grattan Energy & Environment The PM is seeking to focus the climate conversation on the ‘how’, saying "there [have] been enough conversations about the ‘when’, it’s about the how,…
Inquiry considers national approval process for new medicines Thursday April 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The development of new drugs and novel therapies will be the focus of a two-day public hearing, with submissions from patient advocacy groups, pharmaceutical companies,…
Ombud calls for Australia Post to review decision to end fresh food delivery Wednesday April 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombud has warned of the ‘crushing blow’ to food producers should Australia Post stop delivering perishable goods.
Frances Adamson: policymakers face ‘immensely challenging period’ in Indo-Pacific Wednesday April 21, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Australia's partners are positioning for the 4th industrial revolution, the dislocation of low-skilled workers in an age of AI and automation, cyber attacks, and other…
