Minister talks tough on cyber security Tuesday July 20, 2021 By Chris Johnson Communications & Technology Home affairs minister Karen Andrews said she would repeatedly name China for cyber-attacks if the communist nation continued with its hacking agenda. …
Australia announces support for Indonesia as COVID-19 cases surge Thursday July 8, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal On Wednesday Indonesia reported its highest ever number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths in one day, at 34,379 and 1,040 respectively.
Women in local government eligible for mentoring and leadership development with $600K grant Thursday June 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Federal funding will go to Local Government Professionals Australia to help boost female leadership, with tailored support and development training.
Australian Embassy in Afghanistan temporarily shuttered Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Foreign Minister Marise Payne issued a statement on Tuesday announcing that the Australian Embassy in Kabul would close as an interim measure from 28 May.
Australia opens diplomatic missions in Marshall Islands, French Polynesia Wednesday May 5, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Australia now has the largest diplomatic network in the region of any country, with the Marshall Islands and French Polynesia establishment brining Australia’s diplomatic network…
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…
