The bureaucrat who led Services Australia out of the Robodebt scandal is quitting the public service.
Category: Federal
Govt releases RFT for mobile coverage audit
The federal government has released a request for tender for a $20 million national audit to identify mobile black spots.
Digital regulators stress ongoing role in relation to AI
Australia’s digital regulators have made a joint submission about the challenges of AI and how it will affect their regulatory roles.
Nicola Roxon appointed AIHW Chair
Former health minister and tobacco control champion Nicola Roxon has been appointed as the new chair of the AIHW.
Barrett backs out of Productivity Commission role to take another job
Grattan Institute CEO Danielle Wood will replace Chris Barrett, who was to begin this month, as the recommended Productivity Commissioner.
Service Australia rejects auditor’s anti-bias recommendations
The Auditor General says the way Services Australia reports on the correctness and timeliness of its payments is biased.
Bids open for offshore CO2 storage exploration despite ‘lack of protocols’
Some areas announced for potential greenhouse gas storage overlap marine parks and biologically sensitive areas.
NSW Health funding, national workforce to come under review
A special commission of inquiry will examine accountability and governance in the funding of health services by NSW Health.
We don’t need your permission on water buybacks, Minister tells Victoria
Tanya Plibersek has told Victoria she doesn’t need the state’s permission to proceed with water buybacks.
ABC Chair Ita Buttrose won’t seek new term
Ita Buttrose won’t be seeking reappointment when her current term as ABC Chair comes to an end next March.