Election 2022: Coalition’s APS funding cuts to put 5,500 jobs on the line Community & Social CPSU says APS cuts would see people wait longer on the phone to Centrelink and veterans wait longer for claims to be processed.
Treasurers’ debate: What major parties have planned for APS to make good on economic promises Thursday May 5, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The National Press Club’s federal election debate between Josh Frydenberg and Jim Chalmers canvassed what the major parties had in store for public servants.
Australia plans to be a big green hydrogen exporter to Asian markets – but they don’t need it Tuesday April 5, 2022 By Andrew Blakers and Cheng Cheng Editors' Picks Japan has 14 times more solar and offshore wind energy potential than needed to supply all its current electricity demand.
Diplomacy is essential to a peaceful world, so why did DFAT’s funding go backwards in the budget? Monday April 4, 2022 By Melissa Conley Tyler Editors' Picks We all have a stake in not running down key diplomacy planks in the way Australia interacts with the world.
Public sector union’s recommendations for the 2022 budget highlight consultant, labour hire glut Monday March 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The CPSU estimates government labour-hire workers now number 20,000, and the huge cost of engaging them is not flowing to the benefit of individual staff.
Great Barrier Reef funding to keep business of natural wonder afloat Wednesday March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment More than $60 million will flow to ‘vital science and research infrastructure’ as part of a budget promise to back jobs and businesses that rely…
Public agencies collaborate for critical minerals research and development Tuesday March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A national plan to make Australia a competitive critical minerals supplier to the world will focus on a new centre led by the CSIRO.
Premium Insights and analysis You thought 2021 was hard Tuesday January 25, 2022 By Stephen Bartos Australian Capital Territory For anyone working in the public service in Australia, 2022 will be even harder that 2021 was, says Stephen Bartos.
Australian economy buoyed by vaccine rates and government support payments Friday December 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia's economy is poised for strong growth given the nation’s high vaccination coverage and support policies for households and small businesses. …
Premium Interviews Public sector’s delivery transformation agenda spurred by pandemic Thursday December 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture The silver lining for all the stress and disruption that COVID-19 brought to bear on the public sector was that it jolted the bureaucracy into…
Critics pillory consultant work on veterans’ claim processing Tuesday October 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence The CPSU has slammed a federal decision to ‘overhaul’ the claims processing system at the department of veterans’ affairs.
ACT’s multimillion-dollar commitment to specialised homeless support Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory ACT’s 2021-22 Budget will commit $26 million to expand specialist homeless support services that were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OECD report credits Australia’s macroeconomic COVID policy Thursday September 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The survey notes that key to Australia’s economic recovery from the downturn will be the reopening of borders to international travellers.
Queensland unveils small business strategy Tuesday June 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Di Farmer says the plan is designed to not only ensure small business survive the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic but thrive into the…
Response to Aged Care Royal Commission ‘ignores’ urgent needs, will cost lives Thursday May 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The problem is that most of that investment is a promise for the future and money is needed to address issues today, says the Doctors…
