Why social procurement makes sense

Councils can benefit from local procurement policies in the wake of Covid-19.

13 July, 2020

Photos prompt warning about public sector recruitment

The WA government has removed a conservation director pictured with hunted African wildlife.

10 July, 2020

ACT government EV fleet in grid support trial

A fleet of ACT government cars is trialling whether EVs can prevent power outages.

9 July, 2020

Data hosting rules could be tightened

The government has foreshadowed introducing data sovereignty requirements.

9 July, 2020

Mistakes? We made a few admits govt services minister

The Department of Government Services has admitted to errors in its initial Covid response.

9 July, 2020

Can green energy lead the Covid recovery?

Councils says investment in green energy makes sense as Covid batters the economy.

6 July, 2020

Report finds sleazy, inappropriate behaviour by former mayor

A report has found sexually inappropriate behaviour by Melbourne’s former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle.

6 July, 2020

Councils want details on $190m recycling fund

The government’s recycling fund has been criticised as missing key elements.

6 July, 2020

Govt stands by controversial logo

Australia’s new $10 million national brand logo bears an unfortunate resemblance to a coronavirus.

3 July, 2020

Putting arts and culture at the centre of Covid recovery

Artist and urban planner Peter Ciemitis talks to GN about the role of the arts in Covid recovery.

3 July, 2020

First sovereign cloud company wins Defence tick

There are concerns certification gaps have opened up around government cloud providers.

2 July, 2020

Poor food safety regulation puts WA public at risk

An auditor has told councils in WA to lift their game on food safety regulation.

2 July, 2020

Federal financial relations unfit for modern world: report

A report on federal financial relations has recommended sweeping reform including increasing the GST and getting rid of stamp duty.

2 July, 2020

National geographical rollout of NDIS complete

Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands have joined the NDIS in a major milestone for the scheme.

1 July, 2020