WA government to fund new LGBTIQA+ advocacy body Community & Social The government-funded body will be established through the Youth Advisory Council of WA. It will focus on policy advice and analysis, education, awareness-raising, building connections… Read more
NSW, WA celebrate women in local government Monday August 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Women in local government have been recognised in New South Wales and Western Australia in recent days, while concerns have been raised over female representation… Read more
WA government introduces bill to allow agencies to fully operate during COVID-19 Thursday August 13, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News An operational review conducted by all public sector bodies had found legislative barriers that prevented agencies from carrying out certain duties during the pandemic. Read more
COVID-19 response: Collaborative effort across sectors and within national cabinet is ‘remarkable’, says WA public sector commissioner Sharyn O’Neill Wednesday August 5, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The commissioner compared WA's partnership approach to engaging with the public to the national cabinet and its success. Read more
WA government to move services onto one website under proposed digital inclusion strategy Wednesday July 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The draft Digital Inclusion Blueprint states that 11.6% of WA households don’t have access to the internet, and 26% of the state's lowest income earners… Read more
Maintenance upgrades, renewable energy projects flagged under WA’s $5.5b recovery plan Monday July 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The WA Recovery Plan unveiled on Sunday centres on 21 priority streams, and includes a $60 million boost for 'shovel-ready' maintenance upgrades to key state… Read more
Premium Interviews Unsettling complacencies: EPA Chair Kate Auty wants public servants to resist retreating into their comfort zone Thursday July 23, 2020 By David Donaldson Australian Capital Territory It's not enough to keep having "the same old conversations", argues new Victorian EPA Chair Kate Auty. For her, improving diversity and community engagement has… Read more
WA biodiversity department achieves accreditation for disability recruitment Wednesday July 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Achieving this status recognises DBCA's commitment to enabling skilled jobseekers with disability to compete for positions on a level playing field, the WA government said. Read more
Teenager allegedly behind WA Health breach Wednesday July 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The website that published sensitive messages sent between staff from the Western Australian Department of Health was run by a teenager. Read more
In focus: Victoria COVID-19 infograms Thursday July 9, 2020 By Juliette O'Brien Australian Capital Territory This article is part of the COVID-19 in Australia infograms collection. Read more
WA names first chief medical officer for mental health Tuesday July 7, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Western Australian government has appointed Dr Sophie Davison as its first chief medical officer for mental health. Mental health minister Roger Cook on Tuesday… Read more
Opinion: how mainstream services are failing the many Indigenous people with hearing loss in custody Monday June 22, 2020 By Damien Howard and Jody Barney Australian Capital Territory The extent of the ear disease that leads to Indigenous people’s hearing loss is a well-known health issue. But how this hearing loss influences communications… Read more
Ex public servant involved in WA’s biggest corruption case pleads guilty to 530 charges Thursday June 18, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Paul Whyte has pleaded guilty to 530 charges from jail after he allegedly stole $22 million in public funds. He expects to serve a long… Read more
WA aims to establish Australian-first debarment regime Wednesday June 10, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The Western Australian government is seeking the power to debar dodgy suppliers to protect and improve public procurement. If passed, the proposal would see WA… Read more
Opinion: the National Cabinet has been a success so far, but it must adhere to four principles if it is to continue to be effective Tuesday June 9, 2020 By Daniel D’Hotman Australian Capital Territory Australians are ambitious for what the National Cabinet can achieve. But it must be vigilant against the risk that effective federal and state cooperation will… Read more
