Government opens public consultation on plan to reduce violence against women and children Thursday April 8, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social All Australians can have their say on the plan through an online questionnaire, which is open until July 31. Additionally, a National Women’s Safety Summit…
Premium Insights and analysis The impact on departments of ministerial musical chairs Tuesday March 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Matters An incoming minister can spell change for structure and composition in their new department, especially at the top, where it's normal for movement among the…
Cabinet reshuffle: Cash named attorney-general, Dutton takes defence Monday March 29, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Morrison said the cabinet shuffle changes would 'shake up what needs to be shaken up'.
Premium Insights and analysis My minister is accused of rape; what does that mean for my department? Wednesday March 10, 2021 By Chris Johnson Career Matters The Mandarin has spoken to number of people in the departments who ministers have been in rape allegations spotlight. The comments that follow are from…
Myanmar coup sees Australia halt Defence Cooperation Program Monday March 8, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The federal government has suspended its bilateral Defence Cooperation Program with Myanmar's military in response to the killing of protesters in the country.
Former Ambassador calls for ‘massive investment’ in diplomacy amid spiralling China relations Wednesday November 11, 2020 By Matthew Elmas Foreign Affairs & Immigration Former Ambassador to China Geoff Raby has warned diplomacy must be returned to the heart of Australia’s foreign relations if the country is to navigate…
Ex Democrats senator elected to UN Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women Wednesday November 11, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Commencing her four-year term in January, Natasha Stott Despoja will be the first Australian to serve on the committee in almost 30 years.
Premium Insights and analysis How women in leadership are helping DFAT deal with the pandemic through a gendered lens Monday October 26, 2020 By Matthew Elmas Features A concerted effort to increase diversity across the most senior levels of Australian diplomacy is helping to shape COVID-19 recovery efforts through a gendered lens.
Payne ‘very sorry’ over DFAT’s accidental disclosure of email addresses Friday October 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal 'I am very sorry that these events have occurred. And as you say, this is the third occasion. I am sorry that they have occurred,'…
Mandarin Talks: the decline of the US, the rise of China, and Australia’s role Thursday September 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal What should a public servant do if their government demands things of them which go against the values of integrity and impartiality? The answer is…
Premium Mandarin Talks ‘What you cannot avoid, welcome.’ China, the US and Australia in between Tuesday September 8, 2020 By Michael Pembroke Career Advice In the tide of human history, the rise of China is an unstoppable force. Asians know this. They prefer to engage with China rather than…
Grim findings to come in war crimes investigation Monday August 10, 2020 By Brendan Nicholson Defence Australians will be dismayed by the findings of an investigation into allegations that their special forces in Afghanistan committed war crimes, Defence Minister Linda Reynolds…
Australia makes its position on China clear in ministerial meeting with US Wednesday August 5, 2020 By Geoffrey Barker Economy & Industry Should national policy edge more closely towards the US for good national security reasons or towards China for good economic reasons? The clear answer from…
DFAT cuts raise ‘serious questions’ about government’s ability to deliver national interests, says Labor Thursday July 16, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s decision to cut 60 jobs would compromise Australia’s national interests, according to foreign affairs shadow minister Penny Wong.
COVID-19 review: Aus government welcomes WHO appointment Monday July 13, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark and ex Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will lead the World Health Organisation's review into the international COVID-19…