NSW public sector to leverage achievements and strengths of people with disability Community & Social More NSW government departments are able to harness the skills and experience of people with diverse abilities, according to Kate Washington.
Shortchanged tax staff could do a number on APS pay deal December 4, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal ATO prepares to seek Fair Work determination despite the CPSU’s agreement to the APS wage deal. Numbers are still well short for Tax staff.
NSW Industrial Court to be resurrected in IR overhaul December 4, 2023 By Melissa Coade New South Wales Legislation has passed in NSW aiming to deliver what the state government calls “meaningful improvements” to workers’ wages and conditions.
Report urges open justice in national security cases December 1, 2023 By Paul Osborne Federal Independent National Security Legislation Monitor’s landmark review has addressed concerns that laws are failing to safeguard open justice.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority to diversify maintenance delivery December 1, 2023 By Mark Morrow Economy & Industry AMSA’s regional model for critical maritime infrastructure services will see multiple contract opportunities via AusTender in the new year.
Premium Insights and analysis Government says Australia needs to accelerate emissions reductions to meet 2030 target December 1, 2023 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks The government has accepted 39 Climate Change Authority recommendations to inform Australia’s second annual climate change statement.
Digital identity costs hit $782 million as new laws introduced December 1, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Australia’s digital Identity legislation is finally here. So, what’s the real price for consumers and who’s making coin? It’s an open field.
Independent ARC board now responsible for national competitive grants program December 1, 2023 By Melissa Coade Education Legislative reforms introduce changes that make a new independent ARC board responsible for the approval of national competitive grants.
Premium Insights and analysis Why is parliament’s holding of audit bodies to account reactive rather than proactive? December 1, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry It’s unclear who holds the Big Four to account unless you count the occasional deep dive by parliamentary committees.
What is this? A centre for ants? December 1, 2023 By Julia Bergin Editors' Picks One-way ramps, lazy Susans, and dance choreography: how do ants in the red centre keep track of work trips to and from the nest?
CPSU members agree to 11.2% APS pay deal November 30, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Public servants have backed a recommendation to support the current APS wage offer. It comes after almost six months of negotiations.
Premium Columnists Queensland leaves federal Labor a distant second in transparency November 30, 2023 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks The Albanese government committed to better political donation laws ahead of last year’s election. It’s still done nothing.
Premium Insights and analysis Hopeful signs: Treasury’s policy shift to properly value contribution of thriving arts and culture November 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture Arts, culture and creativity advocate Rupert Myer says there are promising green shoots of change that must be cultivated for the long term.
Watt: National oversight role to deliver animal welfare transparency and assurance November 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Federal laws to create new oversight of animal welfare and live animal exports were passed this week, seeking higher industry standards.
State of the Service? Yet again, tech and digital top APS declared critical skills shortages November 30, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Career Advice It’s crisis-as-usual on the APS IT recruitment front. The (not) good news is a data nerd shortfall is breathing down the neck of developers.