All senators formally declared by AEC Federal All the senators from the states have been formally declared by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), following the declaration of the senators from each of
Election 2022: Proposal to put Australia’s federation under the microscope May 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Senator Rex Patrick wants the upper house to hold an inquiry into the future of Australia’s federal system of government, to ‘learn the lessons’ of
Premium Columnists Time for four-year fixed federal terms? February 2, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal One of the greatest guessing games that wastes the time of politicians, political pundits, public servants, and members of the public is when the prime
Senator accused of ‘undermining public confidence’ as criticism of public servants continues December 2, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet has accused senator Rex Patrick of “undermining public confidence” and called for a parliamentary committee to review his
Inquiry clears ATO boss on refusing to provide JobKeeper details to senate December 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Australian tax commissioner Chris Jordan has been cleared by a parliamentary committee after a senator claimed he acted with contempt over refusing an order to
Premium Interviews New charity regulations threat to freedom of speech, sector says October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A coalition of Australia’s oldest and most respected NGOs has raised the alarm over proposed amendments to regulations backed by the federal government that will
Sculptures to commemorate legacy of historical trio August 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government will commission sculptures of former Australian parliamentarians Neville Bonner, Enid Lyons and Dorothy Tangney to be situated in Canberra’s National Triangle by
Robodebt a symptom of overreliance on temporary workforces, senate committee hears July 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has pointed the finger at Services Australia’s insecure workforce arrangements for contributing to the government’s unlawful robodebt scheme.
Premium Insights and analysis AG’s department on notice as Cash nabs top law job March 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks What does the elevation of Senator Michaelia Cash to federal attorney-general and minister for industrial relations mean for the portfolio she has inherited from Christian
Government misused public interest immunity claims despite public servants’ willingness to cooperate, COVID inquiry finds February 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Senate committee examining the commonwealth’s COVID-19 response has accused the government of misusing public interest immunity claims to withhold key information, describing the use
Premium Insights and analysis Stewards of democracy: Public servants are Australia’s vanguard against cronyism in turbulent times November 18, 2020 By Matthew Elmas Features Part three of our week-long series: What if it happened here? Australia’s public service is on the front line in preventing the cronyism that’s thrived in
Cormann Australia’s pick for top OECD job October 8, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Australia has nominated finance minister Mathias Cormann as its candidate for secretary general of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ahead of his
Senate Select Committee established to review government’s COVID-19 response April 9, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A cross-party Senate committee has been established to scrutinise the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Chaired by Labor senator Katy Gallagher, the Select
Coronavirus prompts changes to hearings, access at Parliament House March 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Access to Canberra’s Parliament House will be temporarily restricted in a bid to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. Speaker of the House of Representatives
