DFAT is boosting staff at its passport processing and call centres after being overwhelmed by a record number of applications.
Category: Federal
State, local govt more trusted than federal
State government is the most trusted level of government, a survey has found.
Local government ministers sworn in
Catherine King is the new cabinet minister for local government, with former Bega Mayor Kristy McBain appointed to the outer ministry.
New PM&C head, new look for Albanese Government
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of his top bureaucrat as well as a raft of departmental and administrative changes.
Where to for climate under Labor?
The Climate Commission, disbanded by Tony Abbott in 2013, is unlikely to be revived under Labor, according to the body that followed it.
Councils look forward to life under Labor
Australia’s councils are looking forward to getting a seat at National Cabinet and more cash for roads and disasters following the election of a Labor government.
Unions warn of 5,500 job losses under proposed APS cuts
Unions say thousands of APS jobs will be be on the line under the Coalition’s plans for $3.3 billion of funding cuts.
ADF invests in $299m health records system upgrade
The Australian Defence Force is overhauling its electronic health records system in a bid to move towards a more modern, patient-centric approach.
Qld rocket company awarded $15m spy satellite contract
A Queensland company has been awarded a $15 million Defence contract to develop a new spy satellite.
Commissioner questions ability of bureaucrats to deliver reform
The NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner has cast doubt on the ability of public servants to deliver the sweeping changes the government is promising to the aged care system.