What is a ‘vaccine passport’ and will you need one the next time you travel? Editors' Picks Any framework that comes into place will need to be harmonised by a normative body – such as the WHO – to ensure that its…
No help from the helpline: ABC uncovers new ‘bureaucratic bungles’ in Hakeem Al-Araibi case Friday October 11, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal The ABC has uncovered new details of how Australian authorities contributed to refugee Hakeem Al-Araibi almost being shipped back to his persecutors in the kingdom…
Key question left unanswered as ABF blames forgotten email for Hakeem Al-Araibi's arrest Tuesday February 19, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal It’s now clear that an Australian Border Force officer neglected to send an email that could have prevented Hakeem Al-Araibi being arrested and locked up…
Labor's alternative APS: less efficiency cuts, but stop flying around so much Thursday August 9, 2018 By Stephen Easton Federal As well as removing the Australian Public Service staffing cap, a Labor government would forgo nearly $400 million in planned efficiency dividends, cut travel costs…
Travel administration is a pain, but becoming less so Thursday November 9, 2017 By The Mandarin News Here's a small 'making life a bit easier' story from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS, along with the Commonwealth's travel provider QBT, have…
Labor pledges to replace 2.5% efficiency dividend and spare public sector jobs Tuesday June 28, 2016 By Stephen Easton News The federal opposition promises a gentler approach to public sector efficiency if it manages to win Sunday's election. It's been promised before, but Labor thinks…
