First in 40 years: Commission reviews APS parental leave Federal APS commissioner Peter Woolcott says the review of the Maternity Leave Act will draw on views from the broader community and stakeholders. …
Premium Interviews Inclusivity key to avoiding major exodus of public servants Friday December 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new workplace index shows there is a business case for action on workforce inclusion because it will keep those valuable staff from walking out…
Gender equality: ‘We must not become complacent’, APS leaders say Wednesday December 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Australian Public Service Commissioner and PM&C secretary launched an updated gender equality strategy on Tuesday.
Payne: Failed peace process caused Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis Wednesday September 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Marise Payne has expressed Australia’s ‘deep concern’ for Afghanistan during what she has described as a critical time of unresolved politics.
Japan: what are the chances of a woman becoming prime minister in a deeply patriarchal society? Monday September 13, 2021 By Satona Suzuki Editors' Picks Japan has a very poor record on promoting gender equality – and its political system is no exception.
PM on violence against women: ‘What comes next is in all our hands’ Monday September 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The National Summit on Women’s Safety convenes 6-7 September to develop the federal government’s national plan to end violence against women and children. …
WA government calls for community initiatives promoting women’s equality Wednesday August 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Local governments, community sector orgs, NFPs, unincorporated and community groups can now apply for WA's latest round of gender equality grants.
Premium Interviews Systems leadership antidote to a ‘volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous’ world Tuesday July 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Advice When change is happening faster, and operating conditions are uncertain, strong technical leadership alone will not cut it, says Lin Hatfield Dodds.
Qld government wants more women in leadership roles Friday June 18, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News The Queensland government will host a program of events encouraging women to pursue leadership and management roles, the premier has announced.
Australian Embassy in Afghanistan temporarily shuttered Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Foreign Minister Marise Payne issued a statement on Tuesday announcing that the Australian Embassy in Kabul would close as an interim measure from 28 May.
Corruption investigation finds Qld Police used discriminatory recruitment practices Wednesday May 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News QPS engaged in discriminatory recruitment practices over nearly three years when it was attempting to address the low number of women within the service.
Premium Interviews How COVID-19 accelerated the Victorian Public Service’s flexible work journey Monday April 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The VPS's new flexible work policy is a product of the past year — lessons learned from working differently, increased demand for services, and a…
NSW public servants to receive universal parental leave Wednesday April 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales All New South Wales public sector employees who are primary carers will soon be able to access up to 14 weeks' paid parental leave.
Why empathy training is unlikely to work Monday March 29, 2021 By Sue Williamson Editors' Picks People are right to be dubious about empathy training — it has all the hallmarks of a human resources fad.
Women councillors in Victoria take part in mentorship program Sunday March 14, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Forty-three newly elected women councillors will have the chance to learn from experienced mentors over the next three years.
