Queensland watchdog resigns after office comes under pressure News QLD Crime and Corruption Commission chair Alan MacSporran has resigned amid the CCC not acting 'independently and impartially'. …
State’s integrity commissioner quits, premier plays down move Tuesday January 25, 2022 By Jackson Graham News Queensland integrity commissioner Nikola Stepanov has quit amid tensions between her office and the state’s Public Service Commission. …
Empathy, resilience and recovery Tuesday January 25, 2022 By Annabel Brown Australian Capital Territory A precondition for empathy at a systems level is diverse leadership whose experiences are representative of the people they serve.
Premium Insights and analysis You thought 2021 was hard Tuesday January 25, 2022 By Stephen Bartos Australian Capital Territory For anyone working in the public service in Australia, 2022 will be even harder that 2021 was, says Stephen Bartos.
Queensland opens purpose-built quarantine facility Friday January 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Health Unvaccinated people who have travelled to QLD from overseas will be able to stay at the facility to meet their quarantine requirements.
Navy strikes contract for first of four regional maintenance centres Thursday January 20, 2022 By Jackson Graham Defence The Royal Australian Navy has struck a major contract for a regional maintenance centre in Cairns, the first of four new strategic sites.
Premium Columnists Omicron and policymakers’ supply chain headaches Monday January 17, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Australian Capital Territory Sketchy preparation for such a development as Omicron has left big holes in the supply chain, and policymakers are challenged to patch them.
Higher peak fares and shorter peak periods: Productivity Commission wants ‘rethink’ of public transport Wednesday December 15, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory A new Productivity Commission report cautions states and territories against offering free public transport or big fare reductions.
Hydrogen train study gets Queensland on renewables track Tuesday December 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Queensland government has announced that a feasibility study will be conducted into the use of hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight.
State fights local government skill shortages with apprentice incentive Sunday December 12, 2021 By Jackson Graham News Queensland councils are set to employ hundreds of new apprentices, thanks to a financial boost from the state government. …
Digital vaccine certificates key to Queensland’s easing COVID restrictions Monday December 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Queensland's contact tracing app has seen 1 million users link their digital vaccine certificates to the government's check-in mobile app.
Public servants ramp up support for at-risk families, Law Council calls for serious boost to Legal Aid Monday December 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Child Safety investigations in QLD increased by 2.3% in the last quarter; ice was the drug affecting 43% of children placed in care last financial…
CSIRO bases lunar testbed facility in Brisbane Friday December 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A new CSIRO facility has opened its doors to researchers and businesses wanting to test how their technology will function on the moon.
Regulatory ‘burden’ lifted for Queensland bus and public transport operators Friday December 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade News QLD’s bus and public transport operators will be subject to a yearly annual inspection, replacing the compulsory six-month inspection.
Push to eliminate violence against women with coercive control legislation Monday November 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Queensland attorney-general Shannon Fentiman said legislating against coercive control was a ‘crucial part’ of the government’s efforts.