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.

15 August, 2024

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.

15 August, 2024

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’.

14 August, 2024

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.

13 August, 2024

Most support government use of facial recognition

Most Australians support the use of facial recognition to access government services.

12 August, 2024

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.

12 August, 2024

Queensland govt pledges new independent transport authority

The Queensland government wants to turn Translink into a new independent authority to fix the state’s ‘disjointed’ transport network.

12 August, 2024

Don’t even think about weaponising us, ICAC tells candidates

Local government candidates are being warned not to weaponise the ICAC ahead of council elections in September.

12 August, 2024

Two face criminal charges as Vic building regulator faces corruption probe

Two employees of Victoria’s Building Authority face criminal charges amid an ongoing investigation by the state’s corruption watchdog.

7 August, 2024

Queensland cracks down on smelly composters

Queensland has introduced tougher regulations for composting facilities after an ongoing battle against smelly waste.

7 August, 2024

Services Australia taken to task over myGov security

Users of myGov aren’t adequately protected from fraud and Services Australia needs to improve and co-ordinate security, the Ombudsman says.

7 August, 2024

Tas integrity watchdog seeks feedback on misuse of resources

Tasmania’s public sector integrity watchdog has launched public consultation on the misuse of resources in parliamentary elections.

6 August, 2024

Qld councils release hit list of housing roadblocks

Queensland councils have identified the biggest bottlenecks preventing the development of almost 600,000 sites zoned for new homes.

6 August, 2024

NSW public servants ordered back to the office

The NSW Premier’s Department has issued a circular to government agencies saying it’s time for employees to return to the office.

5 August, 2024