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To renew democracy, let’s start by bringing meaning to the ministerial oath of office

Australian Capital Territory

Ministers who argue ‘the people did not vote us out’ as a defence for not following the practices of good government are failing their oath…

Ministerial swearing-in ceremony goes virtual amid NSW coronavirus outbreak

By Matthew Elmas

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…

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Sir John Kerr no stranger to public service gossip

By Verona Burgess

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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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