The great public policy mystery: just why is the Morrison government so inept? Editors' Picks Why does Scott Morrison keep stuffing up so badly? Is it just him, or are there deeper problems in Canberra that mean we can't rely…
Premium Insights and analysis What looms for the APS after a year like this? Wednesday December 8, 2021 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks Who wants to be remembered as the public service leader who sat and watched as the joint burnt down?…
People with disability let down in national vaccine rollout, royal commission finds Tuesday September 28, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The department of health failed to consult with the disability sector at crucial times during the nation's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Premium Columnists Two reviews and a few royal commissions later, is the Australian Public Service ahead of the game yet? Not quite, minister Friday August 27, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks No review or royal commission can survive a government that pays little more than lip service to the moral and ethical framework that underpins sound…
‘We’ll deal with it’: PM tries to wrest control of Australia’s COVID-19 narrative Thursday July 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scott Morrison has fronted a media pack eager to hear more about his plans for the vaccination rollout. The PM’s tone changed three minutes into…
Federal COVID-19 vaccine advertising campaign kicks off Monday July 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A new campaign urging Australians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been launched following concerns that the existing community messaging was lacklustre.
Premium Interviews Open data for COVID-19 vaccine targets pathway out of lockdown Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination plan Operation Covid Shield should be led by data-informed decisions, to help set targets and see how the government is progressing. …
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine program trails behind Monday July 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia’s vaccination rate fell two places in June, and the country is now trailing third-last compared with other nations who were at ‘equivalent stages of…
Targets a sore spot for Australian government’s COVID-19 plan Friday July 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Strategic health policy consultant and former mandarin Bill Bowtell asks what the deafening silence on targets for Australia’s COVID-19 response is all about.
Sydney ramps up COVID-19 vaccine, repurposing retail stores into hubs Thursday July 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health A large COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be established in the heart of the city of Sydney, as well as two extra mass vaccination centres.
Calling in the army for the vaccine rollout and every other emergency shows how ill-prepared we are Tuesday June 8, 2021 By John Blaxland Defence News the army’s Lieutenant General John “JJ” Frewen has been picked to lead a new COVID-19 vaccination task force has prompted fresh discussion of the…
Tasmania’s COVID-19 vaccine program partners with Oracle Tuesday June 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Tasmania will be the first Australian jurisdiction to utilise the Oracle health management system for its vaccine rollout; 23% of eligible Tasmanians are vaccinated. …
Australia secures deal for further 25 million doses of Moderna vaccine Thursday May 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The government’s agreement with Moderna will include 10 million doses this year, and an additional 15 million vaccine doses of its variant booster in 2022.
Serious boost to vaccine rollout figures required to meet government’s ambitious target, former health advisor says Wednesday May 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Current COVID-19 vaccination jabs will have to increase five-fold, to 200,000 doses every day, to meet the target canvassed in yesterday’s federal budget, he says.
Australia’s solidarity for Cambodia as capital goes into lockdown Friday April 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia’s Ambassador to Cambodia, Pablo King, has shared a video message on Twitter to wish people a COVID-safe Khmer New Year as its major city…
