The Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales have questioned the size of proposed local health networks. The Associations made a formal submission to the State Government in response to a discussion paper released by NSW Health in August. The discussion paper examined the implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed National Health and […]
10 September, 2010
The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and Department of Finance and Deregulation have released a new edition of the good practice guide, Implementing Machinery of Government Changes. Secretary of the Department of Finance and Deregulation, David Tune, said the publication was designed to provide practical guidance to help agencies implement machinery of government changes. “As […]
10 September, 2010
By Angela Dorizas A re-elected Labor Government would establish a new advisory board to scrutinise practices of the Australian Taxation Office, the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, has announced. In an address to the Australian Economic Forum in Sydney on Thursday, Senator Sherry said the Federal Government would establish a Tax System Advisory Board within […]
5 August, 2010
By Angela Dorizas The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) today released its review of the Federal Government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP). The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government introduced the RLCIP in late 2008 to stimulate the local economy in the wake of the global financial crisis. The purpose of the […]
27 July, 2010
The Federal Government has appointed Allan Asher as the new Commonwealth Ombudsman. Mr Asher is currently the inaugural chief executive of the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network. He previously held positions as the chief executive of EnergyWatch in the UK and non-executive Board Member of the UK Office of Fair Trading. He was also deputy […]
26 July, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Joining the ranks of the federal public service last week were sixty-two Indigenous Australians, ready to begin their career in government. Established by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) the Indigenous Australian Government Development Program provides Indigenous Australians with accredited training and work experienced in the public service. The program […]
28 June, 2010
Interim audits of government departments and agencies have found an overall improvement in financial controls and a reduction in the number of significant and moderate risk. The results of the interim phase of the 2009-10 financial statement audits of all portfolio departments and other major general government sector (GGS) agencies were tabled in Parliament on […]
25 June, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Julia Gillard has become Australia’s first female Prime Minister, following a successful leadership challenge against Kevin Rudd. Labor MPs and senators gathered at Parliament House this morning for a ballot to decide which leader would take them to the next federal election. Labor Party whip Senator Michael Forshaw emerged from the caucus […]
24 June, 2010
A proposed office fitout for the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has been given the thumbs up by a parliamentary committee. The parliamentary standing committee on public works has recommended that the Government approve the proposed project to be located in the New Acton precinct, Canberra. The proposed $20.5 million project will provide […]
22 June, 2010
COMMENT By Amanda McKenzie Recently I met an 11-year-old, Amy, at a school in Victoria. Like many primary school children she was able to articulate the science and issues surrounding climate change clearly. However, what stuck with me was Amy’s deep concern for her own future and the future of her peers. Amy will have […]
22 June, 2010
Public sector officials have been reminded of the importance of government 'watchdogs' by the Acting Commonwealth and ACT Ombudsman Ron Brent. The Ombudsman’s new office premises were officially opened last week by Cabinet Secretary and Special Minister of State Senator Joe Ludwig. Mr Brent used the occasion to remind government officials of the relevancy of […]
22 June, 2010
More than 400 local government representatives have gathered at Parliament House today for the third meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG). The ACLG, first held in November 2008, is the nation’s largest gathering of mayors and shire presidents at Parliament House. This year’s proceedings follow a new format, with local government representatives […]
18 June, 2010
Australian Local Government Association president, Cr Geoff Lake. Image: Eddie Misic. By Angela Dorizas The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has launched its ‘10-point plan’ of local government policy priorities. ALGA president Geoff Lake presented the document to Federal Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese, at the national general assembly of local government in […]
15 June, 2010
Professor John McMillan. The Federal Government has announced the opening date of the first Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 will commence on November 1, 2010, with Professor John McMillan beginning as Australia’s first Information Commissioner. Cabinet Secretary, Senator Joe Ludwig, said the opening of the office represents a […]
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