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PM&C didn’t brief Morrison during Hawaii trip, says Gaetjens

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet did not brief Scott Morrison while he was in Hawaii during Australia’s recent bushfire crisis, an inquiry…

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The government dreams of an economic snap-back even as the dire evidence stares everyone in the face

By Verona Burgess

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There are so many lessons that could be learnt from these fruitful few months of political detente. Perhaps some will be, writes Verona Burgess.

Scott Morrison denies misleading Parliament over involvement in sports rorts

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The new evidence was recently revealed to the Senate inquiry charged with investigating the handling of the sports grants program in answers to questions on…

Phil Gaetjens could appear before Senate inquiry into COVID-19 response

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Australia’s top bureaucrats will not be free from scrutiny as a new Senate Select Committee prepares to examine the federal government’s response to the coronavirus…

National COVID-19 Coordination Commission established

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a National COVID-19 Coordination Commission.

COVID-19: Gaetjens and Woolcott push APS reform in open letter

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Australian Public Service Commissioner and the head of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet have applauded public servants for their dedication to…

Sports rorts: Gaetjens requests Senate appearance be delayed

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has pulled out of his scheduled appearance before the Senate inquiry into the controversial…

Gaetjens did not know about emails between PM’s and McKenzie’s offices, inquiry heard

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Penny Wong has grilled Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet staff over how much they knew about correspondence between the offices of the Prime…

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When a can of worms has been opened, of course no one wants to embrace it

By Verona Burgess

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One of most deeply uncomfortable points for both the parliament and the public service in the Australian National Audit Office’s report on the Community Sport…

PM&C boss defends sports rorts investigation, rejects ANAO findings

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The head of the Australian Public Service has spoken out to justify his investigation into the former sports minister Bridget McKenzie's handling of a Commonwealth…

Senate push to release Gaetjens report loses 35-36

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

A Senate committee into the sports rorts will begin on Thursday with evidence from the national auditor-general Grant Hehir. Gaetjens will also be called.

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As the government blusters and self-justifies, it’s the public servants who get mandatory integrity training

By Verona Burgess

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Somebody very senior in the Australian Public Service needs to spell out explicitly and publicly that it is never okay for ministers to use federal…

Gaetjens to speak on sports rorts ‘in due course’

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The head of the Australian Public Service will make a public statement regarding his investigation into former Nationals deputy Bridget McKenzie's handling of a sports…

Gaetjens signals McKenzie’s departure, but not an end to meddling ministers

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Scott Morrison's top mandarin has handed over his report on the sports rorts scandal, prompting the resignation of agriculture minister Bridget McKenzie. While McKenzie accepted…

Staff movements at agency tied to controversial sports grants scheme

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Australian Sports Commission has appointed a new boss amid investigations into how Senator Bridget McKenzie handled the agency’s grants program. Former Ernst & Young…