NSW water public servants caught favouring irrigator groups week after ICAC blasted them over same issue Energy & Environment Accidental leaked private discussions appear to back up the state corruption watchdog’s recent finding that the bureaucrats in charge of water management have favoured the…
Major review of intelligence laws makes ‘controversial’ recommendations Friday December 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The review found 'there are some areas in which the legislative framework is unnecessarily complex, leading to unclear and confusing laws for those NIC officers…
NSW agencies launch plan to deliver better services in partnership with Aboriginal communities Friday December 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Priority actions under the plan include transferring claimable Crown Land to Local Aboriginal Land Councils, and increasing Aboriginal people’s skills and economic participation through government…
NZ rehashes carbon neutral public sector plan, with 2025 target Friday December 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment All NZ public sector agencies will need to measure and publicly report on their emissions, and offset any emissions they can’t cut within five years.
What can be learnt from Australia’s electoral system Friday December 4, 2020 By Pavitra Raja Australian Capital Territory The Australian electoral system works. Even Former US President Barack Obama is a fan. Here are four things that other nations can learn from it.
Commonwealth launches APS disability employment strategy Friday December 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The new strategy aims to boost and retain the employment of people with disability in the Australian Public Service while building a lasting culture of…
NZ-backed hub fills data gaps on the Pacific Thursday December 3, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Pacific Data Hub provides information on key areas, including population statistics, fisheries science,…
Shared decision-making crucial to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Productivity Commission finds Thursday December 3, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social A new report highlights the need for a 'bottom-up' approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander involvement in decision-making and policy design, to improve life…
Premium Columnists Quarantine constitutionally a commonwealth power and responsibility Thursday December 3, 2020 By Stephen Bartos Editors' Picks One of the mysteries of Australia’s pandemic response is why states and territories were sucked in to taking responsibility for quarantine, writes Stephen Bartos.
Vic government jobs platform moves to public sector commission, with more changes to come Wednesday December 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The Victorian government's Jobs and Skills Exchange has this week transferred its employees and operations to the Victorian Public Sector Commission, in a machinery of…
Senate inquiry to probe APS capability, ASL cap Wednesday December 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Referred to the Finance and Public Administration References Committee on Tuesday, the inquiry will look at the APS’ digital and data capability and whether APS…
myGov Perth selected to trial new Services Australia offering Wednesday December 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Perth City Service Centre customers will soon experience a new “welcoming environment” that has been designed specifically to help older Australians who need additional support.
Sports rorts: minister’s public interest immunity claim rejected, government accused of impeding on inquiry Wednesday December 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Colbeck's claim had prevented Sport Australia from handing over key evidence to the inquiry into the administration of funding under the commonwealth's controversial Community Sport…
National auditor-general gives handling of APS response to COVID-19 a thumbs up Tuesday December 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The report assessed the management of the APS pandemic response, led by the Secretaries Board, the Chief Operating Officers Committee, Australian Public Service Commissioner Peter…
Disability employment services provider calls for end to stigma surrounding invisible disabilities Tuesday December 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Disability discrimination has consistently accounted for the highest volume of complaints to the Australian Human Rights Commission for the past five years.