RAAF Albo-One KC-30As pimped for cryptography Defence They might be flying Jet A-1 fuel bowsers, but the recycled Qantas Airbus A-330s have just become a little more luxe.
Two key Defence ‘Projects of Concern’ conditionally reprieved December 11, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Defence’s hunt for duds continues in earnest. The question now is ahead, not behind.
Premium Insights and analysis Big agencies, big action plans — a comparison December 8, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks How do the ATO, Defence, Home Affairs, Australian Border Force and Services Australia action plans compare to one another?
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide given three more months to get job done December 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal The extra months follow commissioner requests and advocates’ need to handle the volume of evidence and consideration of complex issues.
APS trial of Microsoft AI an invitation-only affair November 23, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Nothing beats an instant AI announceable when you hit The Valley. Except, like, an actual policy and legit industry plan. TLDR.
Underwater love: AUKUS bots firm up November 20, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Salt water kills signals. It’s what comes next that counts. AUKUS is going there, with Australia diving into the robotic submarine game.
Defence ditches singular CIOG for diarchy-driven Defence Digital Group November 9, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Career Advice One leader, two agenda and a casting call for fresh talent. You know the public service means business when they say the pay is negotiable.
Premium Columnists Australia’s FOI regime shrouded in impenetrable secrecy October 24, 2023 By Binoy Kampmark Communications & Technology Efficiency and openness do not describe Australia’s FOI regime. Information rationing and control are more like it.
Australian Federal Police want humans to set boundaries for law enforcement AI September 22, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology The AFP is using plenty of AI in its day jobs. Now it comes down to a stoush that amounts to ‘show us the rules’.
AUKUS deal turns two: Leaders underscore commitment to regional stability, military and industrial might September 18, 2023 By Melissa Coade Defence Anthony Albanese has joined US president Joe Biden and UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to recap 18 months of AUKUS cooperation.
Defence disaster relief ‘shadow workforce’ role puts national security at risk September 14, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence A rifle is not a broom. The states need to step-up on disaster management and relief instead of calling in the army, a key report warns.
Stuart Robert procurement probe referred to NACC by audit committee September 13, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Serious allegations, conflicting evidence and vehement denials come to a head for Stuart Robert, as politicisation accusations fly.
Premium Insights and analysis Stuff the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge: Time for Australia to make a national statement with ComAir and Albo One September 13, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry Australia, shake off envy and shape up to opportunity. What’s better than a ComCar fleet? A ComLounge and ComAir to complete the experience.
Services Australia chief executive Rebecca Skinner to leave September 12, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social The woman with the most difficult job in Australia calls time, doing a swift departure as Bill Shorten pays tribute to difficult reforms.
Exercise breath control and star power: Navy launches night yoga manoeuvres September 5, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Forget CrossFit as the healthy lifestyle craze sweeping the ADF. Hardcore flexibility is now the name of the game.
