International borders to open for Australians and permanent residents Federal International borders will open in November to fully vaccinated Australians and permanent residents to quarantine at home. …
The APS gets its own minister in a reshuffle of promotions Friday October 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Ben Morton has been elevated from an assistant minister with responsibility for the public service, to a fully fledged minister in the portfolio.
Gladys Berejiklian — a glittering career undone by two disastrous misjudgments Friday October 1, 2021 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks Gladys Berejiklian's resignation as NSW premier is the consequence of a staggering misjudgment by a politician in a state traditionally riddled with corruption.
Fallen Berejiklian now awaits ICAC investigation Friday October 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned following the state’s corruption watchdog announcing it will investigate whether she breached public trust. …
Premium Columnists Is it time to mandate political candidates to come from the community they seek to represent? Friday October 1, 2021 By Hugh McClure Editors' Picks Kristina Keneally lives just about as far away as you can get from Fowler, while still being in Sydney. Her preselection has been pushed through…
Early report on Defence and veteran suicides calls for ‘urgent’ action Friday October 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence Veterans affairs minister Andrew Gee says the federal government won’t wait for royal commission findings into suicides before making reforms.
Government implements Foster recommendations for parliamentary staff Friday October 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Staff who work in commonwealth parliamentary workplaces are now able to access a new independent complaints mechanism.
ANSTO Lucas Heights facility to get an upgrade Friday October 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government has committed $30 million to building a new nuclear medicines manufacturing facility at Lucas Heights in Sydney.
China: Quad alliance cannot unilaterally define ‘world order’ Friday October 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Embassy official Hua Chunying said the efforts of the Quad nations were to drive a wedge between other regional countries and China. …
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines open to over 60s, Vic cases spike Friday October 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal All people aged over 60 will be able to receive mRNA coronavirus vaccines from Friday, federal health minister Greg Hunt says. …
New guide navigates debt issues for separating couples Friday October 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government has produced a resource to help separating couples understand their legal options about legacy debts tied to their failed relationship. …
Movers & shakers: new managers at Services Australia, major promotion at PM&C Friday October 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal New chief at Digital Transformation Agency, leader to head national infrastructure advisory team, trio to stay on racing board, plus more.
Premium Interviews After the summit, are women safer? Thursday September 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social It's a poor assumption to believe the women’s safety summit in September made the complex social, cultural and systemic issues that put women at risk…
Urgent cyber threat laws recommended to parliament Thursday September 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The PJCIS has tabled a report in parliament endorsing the urgent passage of law reforms to protect Australia’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. …
Satellites to form secure network for defence information Thursday September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham Economy & Industry Australia’s defence data could be securely transferred using small satellites from almost anywhere in the world, a new federal government deal ensures.
