Election 2022: Pressure groups quick to declare their agendas Federal Various professional associations and pressure groups have taken the opportunity to exploit the election date announcement to push a range of policy agendas.
Budget a pre-election cash splash: Labor Wednesday March 30, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers said the budget is the government’s pitch for another three years in office.
Premium Columnists What the budget says about us and our economy Wednesday March 30, 2022 By Stephen Bartos Editors' Picks Amongst other things, the budget is simply silent on public sector wages – suggesting pay rises are not on the government's radar. …
‘Systems under strain’: Advocates make national cabinet appeal to ease Omicron pressures Friday January 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The Australian Council of Social Service highlights nine COVID-management policy areas for the national cabinet to urgently consider.
ACOSS: Government policy pushing people on lowest incomes ‘to brink’ during pandemic Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new ACOSS survey has revealed that 85% of income support recipients cannot access a COVID disaster payment.
APS review: panel member Glyn Davis senses momentum for a major rethink Tuesday October 23, 2018 By Stephen Easton Career Advice Submissions to the ongoing Australian Public Service review indicate enthusiasm for fundamental changes rather than just a few tweaks and adjustments, says panel member Glyn…