Migrants trapped in ‘slave-like’ conditions at Aussie farms

A special investigation into worker exploitation in Australia’s fruit-picking sector.

25 April, 2019

APS review brings public service skill, capacity into focus

The Australian Public Service leadership calls on staff to share their views in a “frank and fearless manner” with the government’s review into the APS while union raises concerns about panel membership.

8 May, 2018

Data shines light on workforce trends in local government

With 420 councils employing more than half their workforce locally, Australian local government makes a significant contributor to national productivity and quality of life, an analysis shows.

5 April, 2018

Perth City Council to be suspended

The City of Perth, popularly known as Perth City Council, has been a soap opera for a year or more. Now the State Government has had enough, and has declared the Council will be suspended, and Commissioner appointed. WA Local Government Minister David Templeman has announced the suspension will take place from Friday 2 March. […]

1 March, 2018

Blue Mountains City Council faces suspension – again

NSW Local Government Minister Gabrielle Upton has moved to suspend Blue Mountains City Council, after doubts have being raised about the independence of its investigation into asbestos management. Ms Upton has issued a Notice of Intention to Suspend the council for three months and appoint an administrator. It has issued a previous Notice in December, […]

15 February, 2018

Union outrage over outsourcing of immigration services

The Australian Government’s move to outsource key visa functions has drawn a sharp response from the Commonwealth Public Service Union (CPSU). Although it came into existence only on 1 January, the new Department of Home Affairs has been quick to continue the outsourcing strategies of its predecessors, the Australian Border Force and the Department of […]

11 January, 2018

WA to cut back SES payouts, benefits

New approach to reduce large compensation payments to WA’s most senior bureaucrats.

21 September, 2017

People matter for local government

Approximately 1,500 NSW local government employees responded to the latest People Matter employee perception survey.

11 September, 2017

The costs of a casual job

The costs of a casual job are now outweighing any pay benefits.

4 September, 2017

Customs targets employers of illegal workers

ABF officers have inspected businesses and residential premises targeting organised visa fraud and illegal work.

21 August, 2017

Federal Government to target modern slavery

A consultation paper outlines the government’s Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Reporting Requirement.

17 August, 2017

Though shalt not criticise

The updated guide to social media use by Federal public servants has been released.

7 August, 2017

ACCC, ADA, Ambulances concerned about health cover and hospitals

Whilst an ACCC report blasts the health insurers, dentist and ambulance paramedics say more needs to be done.

21 July, 2017

Homeland Security could start with ‘flags of convenience’

The Senate Inquiry into Flag of Convenience (FOC) Shipping has found serious risks.

20 July, 2017