Public sector services are failing to engage digital natives, according to a survey on what young people think of government platforms.
Author: Judy Skatssoon
Councils form company to procure EfW landfill solution
Nine Melbourne councils have entered an Energy from Waste agreement that they say will divert 95 per cent of household waste from landfill.
Tasmanian government sector on financial highway to hell, review finds
The financial position of Tasmania’s government sector has deteriorated over the last ten years and is set to get worse.
New FOI Commissioner announced
Toni Pirani has been appointed as the FOI Commissioner at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Cooling ability of trees during heatwaves overestimated
New research confirms that if not managed properly, trees aren’t as effective in combatting heat during heatwaves as may be thought.
Victorian Public Sector Commission ‘must follow through on good guidance’
Victoria’s Public Sector Commission provides good workforce guidance, but is failing to make sure this translates into good practice.
Govt unveils plans for TEx digital ID system
The government plans to add TEx to MyGov and MyGovID to create a digital identity 'tech trifecta'.
APS Commissioner to get new powers to hold former agency heads accountable
The APS Commissioner will be given power to investigate former agency heads involved in Robodebt and make determinations.
Most support government use of facial recognition
Most Australians support the use of facial recognition to access government services.
LGANT wants better consultation on proposal to dismantle regional councils
The NT government has been accused of failing to consult with councils on a proposal to replace them with First Nation Governments.