Ministerial swearing-in ceremony goes virtual amid NSW coronavirus outbreak News A swearing-in ceremony for ministers appointed to the Morrison government’s reshuffled cabinet will now be held virtually tomorrow, after officials decided it would be too…
Premium Columnists Sir John Kerr no stranger to public service gossip Thursday July 23, 2020 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Long before the idea of dismissing Gough Whitlam was a twinkle in his eye, Sir John Kerr was briefing the Queen’s then private secretary, Sir…
What does the governor-general do — and how much does it cost the country? Thursday July 16, 2020 By Amber Schultz & Kishor Napier-Raman Editors' Picks With a staff of 76 largely Canberra-based employees, the office has about $24 million to play with in 2019-20, according to budget estimates.
Government House seeking deputy official secretary Wednesday October 2, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Government House is looking for its Deputy Official Secretary to the Governor-General. The position calls for a candidate who can foster “an inclusive culture of…
Surprise appointment: NT Police Commissioner to lead AFP Thursday July 25, 2019 By Stephen Easton Australian Capital Territory The Northern Territory's most senior police officer, Reece Kerhsaw, will become the next commissioner of the Australian Federal Police when Andrew Colvin steps down at…
Federal Executive Council Handbook refreshed Monday July 22, 2019 By The Mandarin Federal A new guide to preparation of Commonwealth Executive Council submissions has been published by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.The latest handbook --…
Morrison government's agenda for the 46th Parliament of Australia: the Governor-General's Speech Wednesday July 3, 2019 By The Mandarin Federal The speech explores the Morrison government's agenda on reform of tax, regulation and industrial relations; job creation; home ownership; infrastructure planning and development; management of…
From one general to another: David Hurley lined up to replace Peter Cosgrove as G-G Monday December 17, 2018 By Stephen Easton Federal Retired Army general David Hurley will become the 27th Governor-General next June, having served as New South Wales Governor since October, 2014. Deputy opposition leader…
