By Craig Donaldson Huge changes have been touted for airport security in Australia, but technology alone will not plug all of the holes. In 2005 the landmark Wheeler Report issued…
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Procurement policy to boost Indigenous employment
The Australian Government is seeking to increase Indigenous employment, training and supplier opportunities through changes to procurement policies. Announced by Federal Minster for Employment Participation Mark Arbib, the enhanced Indigenous Opportunities…
Dealing with CDDA claims
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has released a new fact sheet on best practice principles for agencies to follow when dealing with claims for compensation for detriment caused by defective administration (CDDA)….
Government must invest in project management
Project Management Institute president and chief executive officer, Gregory Balestrero. By Angela Dorizas Government needs to invest in project and program management education to strengthen public trust, according to the…
No plan to slash PS jobs: Tanner
By Angela Dorizas Federal Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner has denied claims that the Government will slash public sector jobs to find budget savings. The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU)…
ALRC recommends two-tier public inquiry system
By Angela Dorizas The Government should establish a second tier of public inquiry as an alternative to expensive Royal Commissions, Australia’s law reform agency has said. Following a review into…
Local leadership training for Indigenous Australians
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government is holding more than 50 workshops over the next six months to promote local leadership in Indigenous communities. Federal Indigenous Leader Jenny Macklin met…
Government needs to remove aged workforce barriers
By Rob O’Brien The Federal Government needs to remove barriers to workforce participation for mature aged people to ease pressures created by an ageing population, according to accountancy firm…
Government services reviewed
By Staff Writer New South Wales is the worst state for hospital mishaps and system failures, Queensland spends less per person on its police service than other states and territories,…
National strategy to overcome social exclusion
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has launched its national statement on Social inclusion in Australia: How Australia is faring. Chair of the Board, Patricia Faulkner, presented findings of the report at…