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Tear gas is way more dangerous than police let on — especially during the coronavirus pandemic

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In the middle of a respiratory pandemic, law enforcement agencies have used tear gas in especially dangerous ways. The chemical agent also seeps into homes,…

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Coronavirus Government Global Briefing: June 9

By Chris Woods

Health

Welcome to Coronavirus Government Global Briefing, Mandarin Premium’s morning update on everything in local and global government responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today: 'At Level 1 we…

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Coronavirus Government Global Briefing: June 5

By Chris Woods

Health

Welcome to Coronavirus Government Global Briefing, Mandarin Premium’s morning update on everything in local and global government responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today: WEF launches 'The Great…

Returning to the office? Comcare gives tips on APS transition plans

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Agencies must be prepared to support public servants who are returning to their usual workplaces by considering a range of measures such as staggered hours…

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Coronavirus Government Global Briefing: June 4

By Chris Woods

Health

Welcome to Coronavirus Government Global Briefing, Mandarin Premium’s morning update on everything in local and global government responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today: How Iceland did it…

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Coronavirus Government Global Briefing: June 3

By Chris Woods

Health

Welcome to Coronavirus Government Global Briefing, Mandarin Premium’s morning update on everything in local and global government responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today: what the G20 should…

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Coronavirus Government Global Briefing: June 2

By Chris Woods

Health

Welcome to Coronavirus Government Global Briefing, Mandarin Premium’s morning update on everything in local and global government responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today: What past epidemics tell…

Date set for Brendan Murphy’s move to secretary role

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Professor Brendan Murphy is set to commence in his new role as secretary of the Department of Health next month.

As Minneapolis burns, Trump’s presidency is sinking deeper into crisis. And yet, he may still be re-elected

By Timothy J. Lynch

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Trump is a ferocious campaigner who will try to find ways to use both the coronavirus pandemic and George Floyd's death to his advantage and,…

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Coronavirus Government Global Briefing: June 1

By Chris Woods

Health

Welcome to Coronavirus Government Global Briefing, Mandarin Premium’s morning update on everything in local and global government responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today: Queensland's roadmap for easing…

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With the disruption of COVID-19, whistleblowing has never been more important

By David Donaldson

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One whistleblower hotline has seen an uptick in calls thanks to the pandemic. While disclosure may be uncomfortable, it can also give early warning on…

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When the rulebook runs out: Anna Bligh on leadership in a crisis

By David Donaldson

Features

Former premier Anna Bligh discusses evacuating a hospital while a cyclone loomed, finding leadership lessons in everyday life, and working from home for the first…

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Coronavirus Government Global Briefing: May 29

By Chris Woods

Health

Welcome to Coronavirus Government Global Briefing, Mandarin Premium’s morning update on everything in local and global government responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today: an ode to a…

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Coronavirus Government Global Briefing: May 28

By Chris Woods

Health

Welcome to Coronavirus Government Global Briefing, Mandarin Premium’s morning update on everything in local and global government responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today: The impact of COVID-19…

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Coronavirus Government Global Briefing: May 27

By Chris Woods

Health

Welcome to Coronavirus Government Global Briefing, Mandarin Premium’s morning update on everything in local and global government responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today: the intriguing saga of…

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Tear gas is way more dangerous than police let on — especially during the coronavirus pandemic

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Date set for Brendan Murphy’s move to secretary role

As Minneapolis burns, Trump’s presidency is sinking deeper into crisis. And yet, he may still be re-elected

Coronavirus Government Global Briefing: June 1

With the disruption of COVID-19, whistleblowing has never been more important

When the rulebook runs out: Anna Bligh on leadership in a crisis

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