The NSW government’s cyber security agency is falling short in its obligation to help councils deliver secure and trustworthy digital services, a report says.
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EHOs: the great untapped force against climate change
Can environmental health officers be better used by councils in planning for climate change at a community level?
Report finds ‘jobs for boys’ in Barilaro trade appointment
A report has raised ‘serious questions’ about the influence of ministers on senior public servants in recruitment decisions.
Bushfire grants porkbarrelling referred to ICAC
The NSW government has given the state’s corruption watchdog a report into the apparent porkbarrelling of bushfire recovery grants.
Government consultancy spend nudges $900 million
The federal government is forking our more money for consultants, with expenditure more than doubling over the last ten years.
Govt must speed up transition to national digital ID: Thodey
A report by David Thodey says the transition to using digital identity to sign into government services should begin by the end of this year.
Legality of Robodebt not my problem, former minister tells commission
Alan Tudge has told the Robodebt Royal Commission it wasn’t in his mind to enquire about the legality of the automated debt recovery scheme.
Gender ID bill ‘madness’, committee hears
The Queensland government says its gender identification legislation will modernise birth certificates and recognise the state’s diverse community.
What’s going on with gender targets?
Public service gender targets may not be having the outcomes expected by governments, according to a surprising new study.
Health failed to consider telehealth fraud risk during Covid: report
The health department failed to consider integrity risks, including provider fraud, when it expanded telehealth in response in to Covid-19.