‘More lethal and long-range capabilities’: Government invests $270b in defence Wednesday July 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said the policy would prioritise the Indo-Pacific region, ensure Defence has more durable supply chains, and “create more high-tech… Read more
Spy agencies to receive $1.35b under cyber security package Tuesday June 30, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Prime Minister said the funds would be directed to the Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cyber Security Centre, with more than 500 new… Read more
Premium Insights and analysis Has the public sector’s focus been properly directed when it comes to cyber threats? Monday June 22, 2020 By Chris Johnson Communications & Technology Are government departments doing all they can to protect themselves against cyber invasion? The times we are living in should have dramatically increased preventive measures. Read more
Australia under attack from state-based cyber actor with ‘significant capabilities’ Friday June 19, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology All levels of government across Australia are being targeted by a sophisticated state-based cyber actor, the prime minister revealed on Friday. Read more
Premium Columnists With isolation over, in Canberra it’s back to normal with a bump we all would recognise Thursday June 11, 2020 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks It was a great party while it lasted, but now the stragglers are leaving and the hangover is setting in, writes Verona Burgess. Read more
She won’t be right, mate: how the government shaped a blokey lockdown followed by a blokey recovery Thursday June 11, 2020 By Chris Wallace Editors' Picks Morrison’s extraordinary singling out of child care for a big punitive hit as he winds back the government’s coronavirus pandemic program suggests he wants more… Read more
Malcolm Turnbull on why it’s important to let public servants do their job Tuesday June 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Government leaders must encourage a culture where the ideas of public servants can flourish, according to former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull speaking on a webinar… Read more
PM&C didn’t brief Morrison during Hawaii trip, says Gaetjens Thursday May 28, 2020 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… Read more
Premium Columnists Sins of omission can be things for commission, as mistakes mount Wednesday May 27, 2020 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks If government departments have any other sins of omission hidden away in their cupboards, they’d better start fixing them and start anticipating new ones, or… Read more
Stuart Robert reflects on one year of Services Australia Wednesday May 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Government services minister Stuart Robert has marked one year since the government announced its 'vision' for Services Australia, which has seen the department-turned-executive agency respond… Read more
PM flags skills and industrial relations reform to rebuild post-pandemic economy Tuesday May 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry In an address to the National Press Club on Tuesday, Scott Morrison argued the plan would position the nation for economic success over the next… Read more
APS should have raised issues regarding controversial sports grants program, McKenzie says Monday May 18, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The former sports minister at the centre of the sports rorts scandal has blamed public servants for not voicing their concerns over her handling of… Read more
Scott Morrison denies misleading Parliament over involvement in sports rorts Tuesday May 12, 2020 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… Read more
National cabinet announces three-step plan to ease out of COVID-19 restrictions Friday May 8, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Australians will soon be able to gather in groups, and some small businesses will reopen, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday. Read more
Australia delivers COVID-19 tests to the Pacific Friday May 8, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The procurement and delivery of the testing equipment has been a collaborative effort between Australia, NZ, the US, the Pacific community, and the World Health… Read more
