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…
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Mayors granted direct access to federal cabinet
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…
ALGA releases election demands
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…
Australia welcomes first Information Commissioner
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…
Governments must address Indigenous disadvantage: COAG Reform Council
By Angela Dorizas The COAG Reform Council has released its first assessment of all nine Australian governments against National Agreements on healthcare, housing, Indigenous reform and disability. COAG Reform Council chairman, Paul…
Legislation to face human rights test
Australian Government policies and their compatibility with international human rights obligations will come under scrutiny, Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, has announced. The Government has introduced legislation to establish a new Joint Parliamentary Committee…
Time to build community resilience
By Angela Dorizas The world has exceeded safe levels of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change can no longer be prevented. But rather than sinking into apathy, government leaders must…
Frequent flyer perks discontinued
By Angela Dorizas Federal politicians and public servants will no longer benefit from frequent flyer points when travelling by air, Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner has announced. The Government has introduced new arrangements…
APS receives whole-of-government ICT workforce plan
By Angela Dorizas A whole-of-government strategic ICT workforce plan and ICT career structure has been unveiled by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC). The APSC said the purpose of the…
Aged care reforms are no panacea
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government's proposed takeover of aged care does not go far enough to address short and long term issues within the sector, industry experts have warned….