Is 2% as good as it gets for APS bargaining?

Falling inflation subdues wage growth.

5 March, 2015

Abbott pushes Defence pay deal to 2.0%

Uniformed wage offer limps over low inflation rate.

4 March, 2015

Defence HQ spends up to avoid losing its marbles

Warped priorities for stoney exterior

9 February, 2015

Risk managers want Defence Pay deal assessments released

Warning that unintended costs could outweigh savings.

13 November, 2014

Lambie lobs legislative grenade into Defence pay row

Threat to block all government legislation.

7 November, 2014

Palmer demands PM lift Defence pay by 2.5%

Wage battle intensifies.

23 October, 2014

Battle looms over Defence health services

[Editor’s Note: Both Medibank Health Service and the Department of Defence dispute and reject the assertions made by the Australian Medical Association in this article, which was originally published in the October-November issue of Government News. Please read the responses from MHS and the Department] By Dr Steve Hambleton* One of the first issues that […]

6 January, 2014

Defence health signs up Medibank

Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will receive healthcare services from Medibank Health Solutions (MHS) following a four year $1.3 billion contract. Following a competitive tender process, MHF will deliver a range of services including on-base health support, pathology, imaging, radiology and a 24-hour ADF national health hotline. According to the Department of Defence, extensions have […]

2 July, 2012

Eyes widened for military vehicles

Australian Defence Force vehicles will identify potential targets and threats with computer vision technology. Computer vision and software firm, Sentient developed the Desert Owl software to improve vehicle situation awareness. The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) managed the development with Sentient, as part of the Defence Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program (CTD). CTD program […]

10 April, 2012

Defence and Victoria Police come to an understanding

Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Senator David Feeney has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Victoria Police.   This MoU will make it easier for police officers who are also Defence Reservists to serve their community through their roles in the ADF.   “Being a proud […]

28 February, 2012

Defence recovers lost memory stick

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has played down loss of a memory stick by a contractor.   Last week a 2GB Radio Sydney announcer broadcast that he was in possession of a computer memory stick containing Defence classified information.   The memory stick was allegedly found on a Qantas flight.   ADF has stated the […]

16 March, 2011