Australia, NZ satellite accuracy down from 10m to 10cm under $1bn Lockheed Martin deal Defence Positioning accuracy makes a huge difference for automated systems and operator-assisted technologies like instrument landing for aircraft.
States and territories adopt new fire danger ratings system September 1, 2022 By Dan Holmes Australian Capital Territory A new nationally consistent rating system for bushfire danger applies across Australia from Thursday.
Secretary de Brouwer visits New Zealand for public sector reform ideas August 23, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry de Brouwer said it was a ‘pleasure’ to learn from the Kiwi commission about successful public sector reform implementation.
Reimagining public value: A report summary August 22, 2022 By Josh Sorin and Ann Bruton Australian Capital Territory Directed at all levels of public service, this report shows a principles-based approach to creating more equitable outcomes for citizens.
The impact of protecting citizens in smart cities July 22, 2022 By World Economic Forum Australian Capital Territory Data gathered using IoT is helping cities combat crime and reduce pollution in more than 36 cities around the world as part of the Global Smart Cities Alliance.
Australia is getting a wellbeing budget: what we can – and can’t – learn from New Zealand July 13, 2022 By Stephen Bartos Economy & Industry Jim Chalmers has confirmed Australia will follow Aotearoa New Zealand’s example and put wellbeing at the centre of the national budget.
Premium Insights and analysis A mirror to the world for those who think conflict is the way to resolve differences July 6, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Defence Iceland tops the list as the most peaceful country, according to the 16th Global Peace Index; Australia comes in at 27 and New Zealand is 2nd.
Resurgent COVID-19, flu and other viruses are pushing New Zealand’s health system to the limit June 2, 2022 By Matthew Hobbs, Alex Kazemi and Lukas Marek Editors' Picks The last time NZ even had a flu season was in 2019. The flu, along with COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, is expected to hit hard this winter.
New Zealand is reviewing its outdated conservation laws February 11, 2022 By Giles Dodson Editors' Picks Recently, New Zealand conservation minister Kiritapu Allan described NZ’s existing conservation legislation as not fit for purpose, and she’s right.
Good policy under pressure in New Zealand, new book November 5, 2021 By Tom Ravlic New Zealand Effective management of New Zealand’s public sector relies on a mixed model that recognises the need for autonomy in decision-making as well as alignment across the public sector, according to the authors of a new essay on the efficient and effective operation of government. Peter Hughes, the public service commissioner in New Zealand, and associate […]
Reflections of a volcanologist as a science organisation faces charges in the wake of the 2019 Whakaari eruption October 25, 2021 By Ben Kennedy Editors' Picks Thirteen parties face criminal charges in the wake of the 2019 Whakaari White Island eruption. Among them is a research organisation.
Premium Insights and analysis Wage freezes not helping recruitment and retention October 25, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The APS faces a tough labour market with one tied behind their back thanks to the persisting stupidity of wage freezes and pay caps.
Premium Insights and analysis Treating the symptoms and addressing the excesses October 7, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory For some, the APS is just another vested interest trying to distort policy like corporations, lobbyists, think tanks and consultants.
Moving beyond fiscal squabbling to a ‘capacity-based’ federalism August 19, 2021 By Andrew Bushnell and Ken Smith Australian Capital Territory We need to rethink the value of federalism, subsidiarity, and the different roles and responsibilities of different levels of government.
Premium Insights and analysis Why was Roman politics so stabby? July 29, 2021 By James Palmer Australian Capital Territory Some 49% of all Roman emperors were murdered or executed, another 9% took their own lives to avoid being murdered, and 9% died from unknown circumstances.