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Air Force expands employment opportunities in cyber warfare

Communications & Technology

The Royal Australian Air Force is assembling a new cyber warfare team with the first recruits starting an intensive six-month training program in February.

Nothin’ suss: Defence denies ‘nepotism’ accusation in limited-tender procurement deal

By Stephen Easton

Defence

The Department of Defence says there was nothing wrong with a procurement official's decision to bypass a competitive tender process and award a contract to…

The big beast that is the Defence Department

By Graeme Dobell

Defence

All Australian governments come to office with a deep admiration for the Oz military and some apprehension about the Department of Defence. The Defence Department,…

Defence experts discuss ethical AI, while NSW wants to ensure AI in government places customers at the centre

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

Experts from across the globe have gathered in Canberra to explore the ethics of artificial intelligence in a range of defence contexts, including weapons systems,…

From code-breaking and cyber security to counter-terrorism: ASD boss picked to lead ASIO

By Stephen Easton

Defence

Mike Burgess will take over as head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation on September 15 after the retirement of Duncan Lewis, leaving a new…

Greg Moriarty: contractor vulnerabilities need more than just cyber security arrangements, export controls

By Harley Dennett

Defence

After a string of Defence industry data breaches, senior public servant Greg Moriarty has opened up about government's current thinking on the vulnerabilities to Australia's…

Yes, Peter Dutton has a lot of power, but a strong Home Affairs is actually a good thing for Australia

By Jacinta Carroll

Editors' Picks

It’s been two years since the government announced it would establish a Home Affairs portfolio, and just over 18 months since it came into…

Defence signs $95.5 million contract with IBM to lead billion-dollar IT project

By Stephen Easton

Communications & Technology

The Department of Defence has signed a $95.5 million contract with computing giant IBM, for the "initial design" of a massive new administrative computer system.

Lowy Institute: Lack of women in Australia’s international relations sector harms national interest

By Shannon Jenkins

Defence

A scathing review from the Lowy Institute says there is a "severe gender imbalance" across the international relations sector, despite evidence of gender-balanced workforces functioning…

NZ Defence launches attack on climate change

By Shannon Jenkins

Defence

The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has highlighted the security threat of climate change in their new Defence Capability Plan. Climate change will test the…

Public servants hastily polish up the blue books as new Morrison ministry takes shape

By Stephen Easton

Federal

A who's-who of the members in contention for Coalition ministerial positions in the days after the 2019 federal election.

Jacinda Ardern finds a central role for outbound Defence chief Helene Quilter

By Stephen Easton

Defence

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has chosen the head of her defence department to become the next Deputy State Services Commissioner. Secretary of Defence…

Unexpected election result means public servants know what to expect

By Stephen Easton

Federal

After an unexpected result in Saturday's federal election, members of the Australian Public Service have a good idea of what to expect going forward.

Department of Defence charged with WHS breaches, faces up to $4.5m in fines

By Stephen Easton

Defence

The Department of Defence faces three charges of breaching the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Act over the death of soldier Jason Challis during a…

Qld public service finds new recruits among veterans, sheds staff in health and education

By The Mandarin

News

The Queensland government is recruiting ex-military personnel to public service jobs twice as quickly as planned, while its total workforce remained the same size over…

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Air Force expands employment opportunities in cyber warfare

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Nothin’ suss: Defence denies ‘nepotism’ accusation in limited-tender procurement deal

The big beast that is the Defence Department

Defence experts discuss ethical AI, while NSW wants to ensure AI in government places customers at the centre

From code-breaking and cyber security to counter-terrorism: ASD boss picked to lead ASIO

Greg Moriarty: contractor vulnerabilities need more than just cyber security arrangements, export controls

Yes, Peter Dutton has a lot of power, but a strong Home Affairs is actually a good thing for Australia

Defence signs $95.5 million contract with IBM to lead billion-dollar IT project

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Lowy Institute: Lack of women in Australia’s international relations sector harms national interest

NZ Defence launches attack on climate change

Public servants hastily polish up the blue books as new Morrison ministry takes shape

Jacinda Ardern finds a central role for outbound Defence chief Helene Quilter

Unexpected election result means public servants know what to expect

Department of Defence charged with WHS breaches, faces up to $4.5m in fines

Qld public service finds new recruits among veterans, sheds staff in health and education