Premium Insights and analysis The Briefing: Commonwealth, state and territory public servants receive varying levels of vaccine support, obligations and communication Australian Capital Territory Here's a comprehensive rundown of how public servants have been considered in the commonwealth, state and territory vaccine rollouts.
Premium Columnists How do you know you are ready for a 360? Friday May 28, 2021 By Helena Cain Australian Capital Territory A 360 leadership feedback experience can come as a gentle nudge in the right direction, or a rude shock. Helena Cain explores their value.
States step up for COVID-19 vaccine rollout Monday May 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Major announcements coming from NSW, SA and WA on Monday flag a turning point for the states as wide-spread vaccination against COVID-19 gets underway.
Adamson departure clears way for shakeup Thursday May 20, 2021 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks Beyond DFAT, other departments likely to be impacted by Frances Adamson’s imminent departure include Defence, Home Affairs, Attorney-General and even PM&C.
Frances Adamson named SA governor Wednesday May 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Outgoing Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Frances Adamson has been appointed as South Australia's 36th governor.
Premium Insights and analysis Domestic politics and diplomacy in an election year Monday May 17, 2021 By Andrew Hunter Australian Capital Territory The incursion of domestic politics on Australia’s international relations is more evident now than at any point since the White Australia Policy.
Court companion pup receives SA public sector award Wednesday May 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News SA has recognised the state’s first court companion dog, Zero, as a certified Good Boy by awarding him the Premier’s Excellence Award for Public Sector…
SA public servants lodge 841 bullying and sexual harassment claims over five years Tuesday May 11, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News The SA Education department lodged the most workplace bullying and sexual harassment claims; SA Health recorded the second highest number.
APS suffers from ‘command and control’ dynamic and outsourcing, expert says Monday May 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory The gradual flow of traditional public service work to consultants has eroded skills and expertise within government departments and agencies, says Glyn Davis.
SA premier flags plan for Indigenous Voice to parliament Friday May 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The South Australian government is reportedly planning a process to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Premium Columnists Federation balance of power – things have changed, part 3 Wednesday May 5, 2021 By Stephen Bartos Australian Capital Territory The relative moral standing of different levels of government has shifted since the closing decades of the 20th century. And here's why.
Pharmacists ask why access to government-funded flu shot varies among states Monday May 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The PSA is calling for national uniformity under the National Immunisation Program when it comes to accessing vaccines in pharmacies.
Why you could be genetically predisposed to your coffee habit Monday May 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The upshot of a world-first study is that coffee consumption may be influenced by a person's cardio health.
Premium Columnists Federation balance of power – things have changed, part 2 Friday April 30, 2021 By Stephen Bartos Australian Capital Territory If the pandemic were the only factor involved, this shift in the balance of power in the Australian federation would be short-lived. But it is…
Premium Insights and analysis Federation balance of power – things have changed, part 1 Wednesday April 28, 2021 By Stephen Bartos Australian Capital Territory For the first time since 1942 the balance of power in the Australian federation is shifting from the commonwealth back to the states and territories.