The government failed to get authoritative legal advice about Robodebt before launching the unlawful scheme.
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Automated selection bungling APS recruitment
The use of AI and automated selection meant a number of promotions at Services Australia had to be overturned.
Minister rallies councils for First Nations referendum
The local government minister hopes councils will play a role in moves to enshrine a voice for First Nation’s people in the constitution.
Australia Post commits to net zero by 2050
Australia Post has become the first Commonwealth Government Business Enterprise to target net zero by 2050.
New director at Questacon
Science and conservation executive Jo White has been appointed to lead the National Science and Technology Centre, Questacon.
Public servants a target of new corruption watchdog
Public servants will come under the eye of a powerful new national anti-corruption body.
Report calls for new advisory structures amid ongoing covid uncertainty
The senior public servant tasked with reviewing the government’s Covid-19 vaccine and treatment procurements says Australia needs to remain on the front foot.
DTA double-paid developers of COVIDSafe app twice, report reveals
The DTA is blaming human error for mistakes that saw the developers of the COVIDSafe app overpaid by almost $400,000.
Kurt Fearnley appointed NDIA chair
Paralympian and disability advocate Kurt Fearnley has been appointed chairman of the NDIA.
First Nations Ambassador to be appointed within DFAT
The federal government will appoint Australia’s first Ambassador for First Nations People to embed Indigenous perspectives and interests into foreign policy.