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‘Tetris’ solution to save Finance $300m doesn’t stack up, audit says
Government claims that $300 million in savings can be achieved by a ‘Tetris-type’ plan to pack public servants into unused office space don’t hold water, an audit has found.
Self-driving buses just around the corner, expert says
Australia could be just years off from self-driving bus services, a leading transport expert says.
Time to review airport security, expert says
Australia’s airport security framework lacks coordination and is in urgent need of review, a leading security expert says.
Towards Zero: councils aim to eliminate road deaths
A coalition of councils has pledged to bring road deaths down to zero in line with a campaign from state and federal governments.
Gaps in preparedness flagged ahead of bushfire season
Queensland emergency services are not fully prepared for a worsening bushfire threat despite earlier recommendations, the state’s auditor says.
Ropy numbers, misclassified contracts: concerns over government outsourcing
Public servants hope ongoing reviews will address increasing government use of consultancies, but analysts warn poor reporting will hinder efforts.
Governments need ‘national agenda’ on ageism
Federal and state governments should appoint ministers for ageing while councils can drive age-friendly communities, a new campaign argues.
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‘Body of work’ needed on slavery in supply chains
Experts say the Modern Slavery Act will significantly impact how governments and companies procure goods and services, so why aren’t more procurement managers ready?
When the threat recedes: helping communities recover
Government News meets the individuals working to determine how government can best support communities affected by disaster.
Libraries evolving to meet digital demands
Libraries are undergoing a historic digital transformation to meet community demands, but are challenged by a funding shortfall.
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Council takes the lead on ageing communities
As the tier of government that's closest to people, councils are uniquely placed to deliver age-friendly services and infrastructure, says City of Unley CEO Peter Tsokas.
Council adopts new approach to doing business
The City of Wyndham in Victoria is pioneering new ways of working and digital transformation as it responds to rapid population growth.
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Electrification is certain in the future vehicle fleet
We haven’t witnessed such changing times in the automotive business since the introduction of emissions laws in the 1990s, writes Allan Whiting.
Standards for data sharing in sight
Data sharing across agencies is a growing trend in Australian government, but even anonymised data can often be re-identified. A new Australian initiative aims to solve the problem.
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