Research finds Aussie cities fail to meet health and sustainability thresholds

Australian cities may be less likely to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles than some lower-income global counterparts, research suggests.

12 May, 2022

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.

5 May, 2022

Former Victorian premier to head NDIS agency

Former Victorian Premier Dennis Napthine has been appointed chair of the NDIA board.

28 March, 2022

Digital and data driven: the future of healthcare

We are finally delivering on the long-awaited ambition of providing care beyond the four walls of a hospital in an integrated and timely manner. 

23 March, 2022

Pre-fab homes on govt land provide more social housing

The WA government is investing in modular homes to help meet demand for social housing.

21 March, 2022

Victorian Public Service ill-prepared when Covid-19 hit

Covid-19 put many demands on government agencies, including providing incident management while maintaining services and transitioning to remote working.

28 February, 2022

NSW Health chief resigns

The secretary of NSW health will resign from her post after six years in the job.

14 February, 2022

PM says ADF ‘not surrogate aged care workforce’

Teams of Australian Defence Force personnel will be placed on 24 hours’ notice to help struggling aged care homes.

10 February, 2022

SA Health role in PPE supply unclear, audit finds

An audit has found aspects of SA Health’s PPE arrangements need to improve if the state wants to be prepared for emerging Covid variants.

7 February, 2022

Champion of mental health given leadership role

The Victorian Government has appointed its first Executive Director of Lived Experience.

11 November, 2021

Norfolk Island Regional Council joins LGAQ

Norfolk Island Regional Council has been granted associate membership of Queensland’s peak local government body.

28 October, 2021

Vaccine passports will need ‘guard rails and red lines’

A think tank has warned against rushing forward with proposed vaccine passports without establishing protections and parameters as the NSW government prepares to trial the technology next month.

23 September, 2021

Hotel quarantine procurement processes found lacking

Victoria’s auditor general has found agencies involved in procurement for the hotel quarantine program didn’t follow policies.

13 September, 2021

Services Australia sets up vaccination compensation scheme

Services Australia will administer a compensation scheme for people who have an adverse covid-19 vaccine reaction.

8 September, 2021