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Dumped contractor disappointed over nuclear subs decision
Global defence contractor Naval Group says it’s a major disappointment that it has been dumped as the builder of Australia’s next fleet of submarines after the Prime Minister announced a deal with the UK and US to build a nuclear fleet.
Ombudsman to investigate health dept decisions on COVID-19 travel permits
The Victorian Ombudsman will investigate decisions about COVID-19 related travel permits.
Aerial mapping tool helps local government plan for disasters
A new geospatial tool has been released that's designed help local governments plan for severe weather events.
More than half Commonwealth procurement non-competitive
Despite its competition policy more than half of the Australian government’s procurement is via limited tender, an inquiry has heard.
Credit card guidelines released for councils
NSW councils have new guidelines on credit card use and expenditure released by the state government.
Hotel quarantine procurement processes found lacking
Victoria's auditor general has found agencies involved in procurement for the hotel quarantine program didn’t follow policies.
Concern about energy from waste loophole
The NSW government has backed 'energy from waste' as an acceptable waste management option as long as human health and the environment is protected.
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Victorian public servants win half day paid vax leave
NDIS participants strangled by red tape
Minister orders public inquiry into council
Services Australia sets up vaccination compensation scheme
Former agriculture dept staffer found corrupt
Council watchdog sees rise in vexatious complaints
Council to produce tiles from dumped mattresses
Kiersten Fishburn appointed DPIE secretary
Confusion, uncertainty over Aerotropolis zoning
Concern about energy from waste loophole
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Prior to COVID, shared services have always been on the agenda, but not at the top. A survey of CEOs shows this has been pushed higher on the agendas and being seen as an opportunity instead of a challenge.
When building AI systems it’s vital that public sector workers are able to understand how these systems generate decisions.
As we continue to navigate our way out of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, digital vaccination passports will play an increasingly critical role in how we reopen.
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Transporting urban mobility into the future
There’s a lot of hype around Mobility as a Service, but what is it and what does government neeed to do to get there?
Council mining alliance banks on strength in numbers
Mining cities say the nation’s riding on the back of a haul truck but they're not sharing the benefits.
Study finds urban parks a hot spot for bacteria
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been found lurking in urban parks and greenspaces.
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Council to produce tiles from dumped mattresses
Shoalhaven City Council is building a green ceramics 'micro-factory' that will turn discarded mattresses and glass waste into tiles.
Council planning goes from ICAC to accolades
The secret to successful planning is to focus on steering growth rather than responding to it, according to an award-winning council.
Fact finding mission produces major gender equity report
Australia's Gender Equality Council Chair Coral Ross travelled overseas to research improving gender equality in local government.
Judith Levitt on: Concern about energy from waste loophole
Andrew Tyrrell on: NSW to introduce covid check-in card
Theodora bowry on: Hotel quarantine procurement processes found lacking