AusPost chair admits Christine Holgate treated ‘abysmally’, but won’t apologise Federal The Australia Post board will not apologise to its former CEO Christine Holgate over her treatment following the Cartier watch scandal, chair Lucio Di Bartolomeo…
Community clashes over feral horses management Wednesday April 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade News A Victorian action plan to cull feral horses has drawn the ire of animal rights activists, who have called for a halt to planned culls…
Defence not implementing parliamentary and ANAO recommendations on time, audit finds Wednesday April 14, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Defence has fully implemented less than half of the 32 recommendations made to it by parliamentary committees and the Australian National Audit Office.
Concerns for NSW child welfare as job cuts loom Wednesday April 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade New South Wales Concern has been voiced about the shedding of 175 jobs from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, including 20% of welfare oversight staff.
Disgraced lawyer booted over sexual harassment complaint goes on to score VPS job Tuesday April 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The transition of a lawyer accused of sexual harassment to a new role in the VPS raises questions about the efficacy of a complaints-based system…
‘I have never seen any male public servant depicted in that way’: Holgate slams treatment over watch scandal Tuesday April 13, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Holgate said she lost her job last year because she was 'humiliated' by Scott Morrison and 'bullied' by Lucio Di Bartolomeo.
Governments should follow private sector when it comes to communications, comms expert says Tuesday April 13, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The challenge for policymakers, communicators and behavioural experts is defining the role that behavioural communication plays alongside the other levers.
Premium Insights and analysis [email protected]: experts ask, who’ll do the heavy lifting? Tuesday April 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Two legal academics and anti-discrimination experts reflect on the chops of Scott Morrison’s [email protected] plan.
NSW coroner officially requests review of historic Luna Park fire Tuesday April 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade New South Wales State Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan has received an application from a person with sufficient standing under the Coroners Act to seek a fresh inquest.
Car-free vision for Sydney’s George Street Tuesday April 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade New South Wales A plan to create 9,000 square metres of car-free space along George Street has been announced by The City of Sydney.
DIY digital remembrance for Anzac Day Monday April 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence A new portal is offering anybody’s at-home Anzac Day event an air of authenticity with a Spotify playlist of hymns and a template ‘order of…
ABS hiring 20,000 field officers to deliver Census Monday April 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The ABS said applicants should have knowledge of their local area, and an ability to read and navigate maps, as well as a driver’s licence…
Defence extends timeline for confidential abuse reports Monday April 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence ADF personnel have an extra year to report complaints of abuse under the Defence Reparation Scheme. COVID-19 has played a role in the extension.
APS needs China-literate policymakers now ‘more than ever’ Monday April 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social A policy brief has proposed that the government take a number of steps to address Australia’s 'meagre' Asia literacy, and the underrepresentation of Chinese-Australians within…
Australia Post names new CEO Monday April 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Paul Graham has been appointed as group CEO and managing director of Australia Post, starting in September.
