Meet your new public service minister, Scott Morrison
Scott Morrison says there will be some “congestion busting” after appointing himself as the new Minister for the Public Service.
27 May, 2019
Compromising relationship lands public servant in hot water
A romantic entanglement with a consultant led a WA public servant to engage in corrupt behaviour, a report has found.
21 May, 2019
Re-elected Coalition to slash $1.5b from public service
The re-elected Coalition is set to axe $1.5 billion from the public service in a move that unions say will see 3,000 jobs go.
20 May, 2019
ALGWA declares ‘it’s time’ after local govt Me Too scandal
Former Melbourne councillor Tessa Sullivan says she felt ‘used’ by political parties who tried to recruit her as a federal election candidate.
16 May, 2019
Aus public service fifth best in world but not as good as Kiwis
Australia’s public service has been ranked number five in the world by a British think tank.
14 May, 2019
Embattled council dumps CEO for ‘new direction’
Appointments, departures and movement around the government sector.
13 May, 2019
Merged councils ‘more efficient’ but problems linger
NSW’s amalgamated councils have become more efficient but problems remain, according to an audit.
1 May, 2019
Recruitment of powerful abuse commissioner underway
The NSW government is vetting candidates for the state’s newly created Ageing and Disability Commissioner.
1 May, 2019
Public servants warned on social media use
Public servants should be able to join the political debate even during the caretaker period, their union says.
29 April, 2019
Queensland gets first female police chief
And other appointments in and around local, state and federal government.
26 April, 2019
Qld targets violence against paramedics
A campaign has been launched to protect Queensland’s ambulance workers from attacks and abuse.
25 April, 2019
Megacities the new ‘global economic engines’
Boosting Australia’s population to 60 million could turn the nation into an economic powerhouse, a forum has heard.
23 April, 2019
Attacks on council rangers ‘widespread’
A Sydney council says the latest in a series of violent attacks on council parking officers is symptomatic of a wider problem.
18 April, 2019
Claims of political stacking at Infrastructure Australia
Appointments and movement in and around government in Australia.
8 April, 2019
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