The Commonwealth Ombudsman has released a new fact sheet on best practice principles for agencies to follow when dealing with claims for compensation for detriment caused by defective administration (CDDA)….
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Conroy announces $100m for NBN Tas
The Government has injected $100 million into National Broadband Network Tasmania as part of the Stage 3 roll out, the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy…
No plan to slash PS jobs: Tanner
By Angela Dorizas Federal Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner has denied claims that the Government will slash public sector jobs to find budget savings. The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU)…
ALRC recommends two-tier public inquiry system
By Angela Dorizas The Government should establish a second tier of public inquiry as an alternative to expensive Royal Commissions, Australia’s law reform agency has said. Following a review into…
Union calls for review of APS wages
By Staff Writer The Federal Government must undertake a joint review of public servant wages and classifications, according to the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU). The CPSU’s Federal Budget submission…
Local leadership training for Indigenous Australians
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government is holding more than 50 workshops over the next six months to promote local leadership in Indigenous communities. Federal Indigenous Leader Jenny Macklin met…
Government needs to remove aged workforce barriers
By Rob O’Brien The Federal Government needs to remove barriers to workforce participation for mature aged people to ease pressures created by an ageing population, according to accountancy firm…
Australia to face ageing population pressures
By Angela Dorizas Australia’s ageing population will increase government spending and slow economic growth over the next 40 years, according to the 2010 Intergenerational Report, Australia to 2050: Future Challenges. Treasurer Wayne…
Government services reviewed
By Staff Writer New South Wales is the worst state for hospital mishaps and system failures, Queensland spends less per person on its police service than other states and territories,…
National strategy to overcome social exclusion
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has launched its national statement on Social inclusion in Australia: How Australia is faring. Chair of the Board, Patricia Faulkner, presented findings of the report at…