Blockchain in government: the possibilities after the hype
Different agencies have been exploring the potential for blockchain in government. There's potential, as long as you're sensible about it. Read More
Security & Justice
Law Council: governments don’t seem to care about Indigenous incarceration
It appears the federal government doesn’t care about high rates of Indigenous incarceration, according to the Law Council of Australia, given it has failed to… Read More
New ICAC, old problem: NT corruption watchdog at full capacity after just 100 days
The Northern Territory’s new Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, Ken Fleming, is investigating serious allegations that already have the office working at full capacity, and he… Read More
Michael Pezzullo’s seven gathering storms: national security in the 2020s
Top Home Affairs official, Michael Pezzullo, says he has seen "a dark kaleidoscope of future stormy possibilities" which threaten a great cost on the nation, but Australia has seen and dealt with these types of challenges before. Read More
Advice from the information security giants: employee awareness is the best weapon
When data breaches and cyber attacks hit the news, the focus is usually on who is behind them, but it is often basic security mistakes made within organisations that allow them to happen. Read More
Decorated former commando resigns as NSW SES commissioner amid misconduct allegations
Mark Smethurst, the NSW State Emergency Services (SES) Commissioner, has offered his resignation follow allegations of misconduct. Read More
Human Services a template for domestic violence support: Marise Payne
Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne has challenged all Australian Public Service bosses to put in place support for staff experiencing domestic violence, using the… Read More
Whistleblowing reforms show the hopes and risks for Australian politics
Today’s overhaul of private sector whistleblower protections provides a glimmer of hope for the strong, bipartisan integrity reforms Australia needs… if and when we are prepared to lift our sights. Read More
Key question left unanswered as ABF blames forgotten email for Hakeem Al-Araibi’s arrest
It’s now clear that an Australian Border Force officer neglected to send an email that could have prevented Hakeem Al-Araibi being arrested and locked up… Read More
Morrison vows to hold on till May, rallies the border troops against a ‘psychological’ threat
For all the sound and fury in parliament, late changes mean the contentious medivac bill does not threaten the minority government’s control of the nation’s… Read More
Mark Dreyfus: new corruption watchdog must be ‘delicately designed’ and have strong teeth
One of the many questions that hinge on the result of this year's election is what kind of new anti-corruption measures will be put in place for federal politicians and public servants. Read More
The most effective public policy and practice nudges of 2018
A teachable moment doesn’t have to arise naturally; even a simulated one helped make British police officers 21% less likely to be hooked by a phishing email, in one of a series of behavioural nudges. Read More
Criminal histories of Australian organised crime offenders
Organised crime offenders start later and the offences that bring them into a life of crime are typically more serious. Read More
Porter’s Commonwealth Integrity Commission gets a lukewarm reception
The Commonwealth Integrity Commission proposed by the Morrison government yesterday received mild support. It is highly unlikely to become a reality, but shows where the federal Coalition stands on integrity reform. Read More
Home Affairs secretary fears cyber doom; critics say he made it more likely
Viewed through the prism of military analogy, as is favoured by Home Affairs boss Michael Pezzullo, the growing cyber threats is a war with no established doctrine. Is cyber martial law the answer? Read More