Concerns raised about pyschometric testing in NSW public sector

The former NSW public service commissioner has raised concerns about the use of psychometric testing in the public sector recruitment.

18 August, 2022

Report calls calls for social housing management transfer in WA

WA is looking at new models of delivery as it grapples with increasing demand for affordable housing.

17 August, 2022

Public sector ‘brought into disrepute’ by Barilaro trade appointment

The John Barilaro affair has likely brought the integrity of public sector recruitment into disrepute, an independent review has found.

17 August, 2022

Chief regional NSW bureaucrat quits

Secretary of the Department of Regional NSW, Gary Barnes, has announced he’s retiring from the public service.

15 August, 2022

Recruitment survey reveals nation’s top public sector employer

Australia’s biggest public sector organisations were rated for meaningful work, job security and work-life balance.

15 August, 2022

Infrastructure funding to be tied to gender equity for Victorian councils

Victorian councils will need to show their sporting facilities provide equal access to women to be eligible for infrastructure funding.

15 August, 2022

Alcohol contributing to toxic parliamentary work culture

A report has found unacceptable levels of sexual harassment and ‘hot spots’ of bad behaviour in NSW parliamentary workplaces.

15 August, 2022

LGAQ backs calls for more oversight of corruption watchdog

Queensland’s peak local government body has welcomed a report calling for more oversight of the state’s public sector corruption body.

11 August, 2022

CSIRO opens $23m vaccine lab

The national science agency has opened a new $23.1 million national lab in Melbourne to boost the production of vaccines and drug treatments.  

11 August, 2022

Cycling infrastructure becomes economic imperative

Cycling infrastructure is becoming an economic imperative for local government areas and businesses in their district.

10 August, 2022

Council projects retrofit unused urban space as SkyParks

Planning authorities need to focus on repurposing existing urban spaces rather than constructing new buildings if they want to create sustainable cities.

10 August, 2022

Barilaro says public service process ‘gave me cover’

John Barilaro says going through a public service recruitment process for a plum NY trade job gave him “cover” against accusations his appointment was dodgy.

8 August, 2022

TfNSW seeks expressions of interest for automated bus trial

TfNSW is seeking expression of interest from local and international businesses to participate in an on-road trial of automated buses.

7 August, 2022

Voting opens for national local government awards

The national local government awards are designed to recognise the services councils provide and showcase creative solutions.

7 August, 2022