Defence first Commonwealth entity to be successfully prosecuted under current work safety laws Defence The Department of Defence has become the first Australian government entity to be successfully prosecuted for breaching work safety laws, after a cadet sustained serious
Minister’s ‘disappointment’ and conflicting comms reveals messy relationship with stakeholder February 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Defence Minister has hit back at comments made by the executive in charge of designing Australia’s future submarines as part of the largest Defence
Air Force expands employment opportunities in cyber warfare November 6, 2019 By Stephen Easton 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. The
Nothin’ suss: Defence denies ‘nepotism’ accusation in limited-tender procurement deal October 23, 2019 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 September 30, 2019 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. Politicians embrace the
Defence experts discuss ethical AI, while NSW wants to ensure AI in government places customers at the centre August 14, 2019 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 August 8, 2019 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 August 2, 2019 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 August 1, 2019 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 being.
Defence signs $95.5 million contract with IBM to lead billion-dollar IT project July 22, 2019 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 July 10, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Australia’s intelligence community “lags” behind the broader public sector when it comes to gender balance, according to a new report. The scathing review from the
NZ Defence launches attack on climate change June 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Climate change will “test the security and resilience of our community, our nation, the South Pacific, and the world,” New Zealand’s Minister of Defence, Ron
Public servants hastily polish up the blue books as new Morrison ministry takes shape May 22, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal Federal public servants were told the caretaker period ended on Monday and now many are wondering who their new Coalition minister will be, while some
Jacinda Ardern finds a central role for outbound Defence chief Helene Quilter May 20, 2019 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
