Premium Insights and analysis Roll call of APS politicisation under the Morrison government Thursday April 21, 2022 By Peter Gearin Editors' Picks The APS has faced politicisation by Australia's elected officials, either through direct political interference or by ignoring established protocols.
Government funds national approach for dust diseases Wednesday April 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The federal government has committed $11 million in support of a national approach to dust diseases.
New boss named for National Archives of Australia Monday March 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Senior South Australian mandarin Simon Froude has been chosen to lead the agency responsible for maintaining official commonwealth records.
Cash aims to make children’s contact services more accessible Tuesday March 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The attorney-general has invited applications for 20 new children's contact services providers in areas of need across Australia.
AG invites consultation for outstanding Respect@Work reforms Tuesday February 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The commonwealth attorney-general has invited submissions on what law reforms are needed to adopt the national Respect@Work report.
Higgins’ encouragement for new wave of women who won’t cop abuse in parliament Thursday February 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social "We've kind of got a new wave of women who are just not copping it ... I think that's been a really powerful thing", said…
FWC appointments divide unions and business groups Wednesday December 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The new FWC deputy directors are Theresa Moltoni, former chief of labour-hire company WorkPac, and Victorian lawyer and former ACCC public servant Andrew Bell. …
Government flexes muscle against online trolls but critics want more Monday November 29, 2021 By Jackson Graham Communications & Technology Social media companies could be forced to provide the identity of people behind anonymous profiles trolling others online, says the PM. …
National forum brings minds together to discuss sexual harassment in workplaces Friday November 5, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal A national forum is days away from focusing the public service on how sexual harassment can be prevented in workplaces. …
Premium Insights and analysis So many grants, so many questions Thursday October 21, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Federal grants to community groups and contracts issued to consultants aren't necessarily easy to track. We've noted some down for you.
Department forced to explain federal budget allocation for DV services Monday October 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Service providers of domestic violence support are still waiting to receive $17.1 million of a federal government package announced five months ago.
Total secrecy disallowed for Collaery trial Thursday October 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Former ACT attorney-general Bernard Collaery is charged with sharing protected intelligence about Timor-Leste to the ABC and conspiring with a former ASIS intelligence officer.
Integrity centre says proposed federal commission would be ‘weakest watchdog in the country’ Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The Centre for Public Integrity says the Commonwealth Integrity Commission would fall short of the states' and territories' commissions 'on almost every level'.
New guide navigates debt issues for separating couples Friday October 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government has produced a resource to help separating couples understand their legal options about legacy debts tied to their failed relationship. …
A-G calls for comment on uniform approach to document execution Wednesday September 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Consultation on federal plans to digitise the way that statutory declarations and deeds are executed will be open until Friday 8 October, 2021.
