Gallagher blinks in APS pay stoush with bonus offer Community & Social CPSU score a win in APS wage deal as the pivotal union election date looms. The APSC tries to get sweetened offer up before more strikes roll.
CSIRO robot surfaces after three-year mission to gather ocean data November 23, 2023 By Ethan James Energy & Environment The state-of-the-art robotic float is essential for revealing how much carbon the ocean stores, and how that might change in the future.
NSW paramedics to push for better pay in seven-day strike November 23, 2023 By Maeve Bannister New South Wales After months of pay negotiations, NSW paramedics will begin a week-long strike and refuse to respond to non-emergency patient transfers.
Premium Insights and analysis ‘Jewel in the crown’: Bidding war likely for Defence $112m ad contract renewal November 23, 2023 By Anton Nilsson Defence In a time of geopolitical struggle, the ADF has a recruitment problem. But a massive new contract for military job ads is up for grabs.
Premium Insights and analysis Transparency is essential with Chalmers’ creation of new accounting standard-setting beast November 23, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Policy errors in current accounting and auditing structures make transparency essential for trusting private- and public-sector reporting.
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.
Cyber security strategy stalls ransomware-payments ban November 23, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology O’Neil moves to build cyber support base before tougher reforms but bolsters government takeover powers for businesses under cyber attack.
Premium Interviews Why are Australia’s part-time bosses mostly men? November 23, 2023 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks The fortunate few who make it to the highest levels of seniority and negotiate flexible work at the executive level belong to a boys’ club.
Digital Restart Fund hits reset on solutions spending in NSW November 22, 2023 By Melissa Coade New South Wales NSW investment funding priorities for digital solutions will now be guided by five focus areas to address some of the state’s biggest challenges.
Queensland unveils blueprint for 2032 Olympics and beyond November 22, 2023 By Laine Clark Community & Social The Brisbane Olympic legacy strategy Elevate 2042 was released after a year of community consultation and more than 14,000 suggestions.
FRC, AASB and AUASB to be merged into single government entity November 22, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The proposed model will end the traditional separation of the financial reporting and auditing disciplines.
Premium Insights and analysis DFAT should leverage civil society more to strengthen democracy in the region, report says November 22, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture Australia urged to invest in the Civil Society Partnerships Fund and its broader resourcing of civil society organisations in the region.
Radical shake-up of IT labour hire for APS, outsourcers takes shape November 22, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Can a Commonwealth Electronic Service (CES 2.0) be created? Post the job ads and see what happens. So, how much does your boss make?
New strategy to set Australia up to be most ‘cyber secure’ nation by 2030 November 22, 2023 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The government’s cyber security strategy has been welcomed by industry groups as a vital resource for the national economy and community.
Treasurer: Public service reform and business improvement must become BAU November 22, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Jim Chalmers says elected officials and public servants must demonstrate the best examples of accountability, transparency and trust.