Environment portfolio appointments for Antarctic, climate science Jurisdiction There's movement in the Environment portfolio, with the Antarctic Division's chief scientist taking on the directorship and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief going to the…
10 recent goings-on in the Western Australian public sector Thursday July 30, 2015 By The Mandarin News A roundup of announcements, appointments, resignations and machinery-of-government changes in the Western Australian public sector that have taken place around the turn of the financial…
Victoria partners with California in new emergency management deal Thursday July 9, 2015 By David Donaldson News Victoria forged two agreements in the US this week, which emergency management commissioner Craig Lapsley says will promote improved service delivery.
Can Paris achieve what Kyoto could not for carbon reduction? Friday June 12, 2015 By Jon Stanford Features Between the developing world paradox, and the intractable political failure in Australia, the problem of climate change has limited solutions. Former government economist on climate…
Ross Garnaut: the next chapter in Australian climate change policy Wednesday June 10, 2015 By Ross Garnaut Features The architect of the former Labor government’s carbon pricing scheme looks to the future, where increasingly it is not Australia who leads. Climate change won't…
Canberra's climate change brain drain becoming critical Wednesday May 27, 2015 By David Donaldson News Climate change expertise is being lost from the public sector as the government fails to fill board vacancies and departments stop commissioning climate policy modelling…
Who wins when states privatise electricity? Monday May 18, 2015 By Cameron O'Reilly Features The head of Australia’s retail energy lobby, and former energy advisor to Labor governments, says the public interest is better served by electricity privatisation --…
Emergency measures: Vic audit questions use of rapid response targets Thursday March 26, 2015 By Stephen Easton Features Politicians love to announce that their state's fire brigade or ambulance response times have improved, or are the best in the nation. A Victorian audit…
Promoted Over the line: the right way to get major infrastructure on track Friday January 30, 2015 By The Mandarin Features If a department is fixed on a significant community project, an inflexible approach could lead to many roadblocks. More strategic thinking is needed.
The energy case: the world loves our resources, why don't we? Monday December 1, 2014 By Cameron O'Reilly Features The world can't get enough of our resources, but Australia is failing to take advantage. The head of Australia's retail energy lobby makes the case…
A familar face takes charge of Maritime Safety Authority Wednesday August 27, 2014 By The Mandarin News A familiar face has been appointed the new CEO of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Mick Kinley started with the organisation 20 years ago.
The finance deals helping governments green city buildings Thursday August 7, 2014 By David Donaldson Features Environmental Upgrade Agreements, a government-driven approach to financing emissions reductions, are helping to cut carbon in Melbourne and NSW.
Consultation: delivery of Landcare environmental program Monday August 4, 2014 By The Mandarin Energy & Environment The government is seeking input on the National Landcare Program. A consultation paper has been released to drive submissions.
