Tourism Queensland’s Island Caretaker, Ben Southall (second from right), is searching for friends. By Staff Writer It’s a truth universally acknowledged that an Island Caretaker in possession of a good…
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Indigenous leaders applaud language protection policy
By Angela Dorizas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma has welcomed the introduction of the national Indigenous languages policy and called on the Northern Territory Government…
Brumby gears up for bushfire season
By Staff Writer The Victorian Government will put on 700 seasonal firefighters across the state ahead of the bushfire season with crews to be deployed from September, a month earlier…
Union calls for independent inquiry on corruption investigation
The Queensland Public Sector Union has called for Premier Anna Bligh to launch an independent inquiry into corruption investigation. By Angela Dorizas The Bligh Government should launch an independent inquiry…
Q&A: Writer to fighter
Former journalist turned Queensland Integrity Commissioner, David Solomon, speaks to Adam Coleman. Can you tell us a little about your career? Almost my entire career has been as a journalist. I began…
Victorian Government has failed to provide water security, says ATA
By Staff Writer The Victorian Government has failed to capture rain that falls over the city each year, according to a leading sustainable living organisation. The Alternative Technology Association (ATA)…
Public servants recognised for excellence
By Staff Writer For the first time, individuals within the public sector will be recognised for their achievements as the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) has opened nominations for its inaugural awards….
Mind games force corrupt officials to think twice
By Staff writers Corruption prevention tactics that “mess with the minds” of public servants by detailing the ramifications of inappropriate behaviour could be the next weapon in the anti-corruption fight….
Lobbyists banned from receiving success fees
By Angela Dorizas The Queensland Government will become the first in Australia to legislate a ban on the payment of success fees to lobbyists who achieve favourable outcomes from government…
Public sector corruption takes centre stage in Qld
The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference has addressed issues raised by the conviction of Gordon Nuttall and a report into police corruption. By Jo Cooper Queensland is hosting a leading anti-corruption…