The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has welcomed Julia Gillard as Australia’s first female Prime Minister and has pledged to work closely with her on industrial relations. CPSU national…
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Julia Gillard replaces Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister
By Angela Dorizas Julia Gillard has become Australia’s first female Prime Minister, following a successful leadership challenge against Kevin Rudd. Labor MPs and senators gathered at Parliament House this morning…
Climate Change office given tick of approval
A proposed office fitout for the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has been given the thumbs up by a parliamentary committee. The parliamentary standing committee on public works…
Ombudsmen fundamental to democracy: Brent
Public sector officials have been reminded of the importance of government 'watchdogs' by the Acting Commonwealth and ACT Ombudsman Ron Brent. The Ombudsman’s new office premises were officially opened last…
Thousands rally nationwide for gender pay equity
Equal pay supporters in Sydney. Image: Australian Services Union. Thousands of people rallied across the country on Thursday in what was Australia's biggest equal pay march since the 1970s. Organised by the Australian Services…
Australia welcomes first Information Commissioner
Professor John McMillan. The Federal Government has announced the opening date of the first Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 will commence on November…
Governments must address Indigenous disadvantage: COAG Reform Council
By Angela Dorizas The COAG Reform Council has released its first assessment of all nine Australian governments against National Agreements on healthcare, housing, Indigenous reform and disability. COAG Reform Council chairman, Paul…
Legislation to face human rights test
Australian Government policies and their compatibility with international human rights obligations will come under scrutiny, Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, has announced. The Government has introduced legislation to establish a new Joint Parliamentary Committee…
Foreign aid can stem population growth: Costello
By Angela Dorizas Australia must invest in foreign aid and trade if it is to manage population growth and future security threats, the head of World Vision has said. In…
Federal Budget a ‘mixed bag’ for APS
By Angela Dorizas The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) said the 2010/11 Budget is a “mixed bag” for Australian public servants. CPSU national secretary, Nadine Flood, said the sector…