Services Australia seeking ADHD recruits after outsource cull Career Matters If the workforce should reflect the community, the boss just got a mirror. Broader mindsets make for more inclusive employment options.
Government inches towards public schools funding deal with states May 19, 2024 By Dan Holmes Australian Capital Territory Despite promises from successive governments since the Gonski review, the SRS has never been met in Australian public schools.
Antarctic crew strikes leave APS wage deal out in the cold April 8, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Energy & Environment Winter is coming, and Canberra can get rather frosty. Branded puffer jackets might warm office workers, but not so much icebreaker crew.
From power prices to chocolate fountains, the Tasmanian election campaign has been a promise avalanche March 21, 2024 By Robert Hortle News Tasmanians head to the polls on Saturday. After a largely uninspiring campaign, here’s your guide to state election.
Tasmanian jet flights forced to operate without aviation fire crews February 13, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Aviation safety watchdog told to grow some teeth, replace lost staff as thousands of passengers are put at risk by critical crew shortages.
Canberrans love to shop but South Australia wins on economic activity January 31, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Australian Capital Territory South Australia tops the list of states & territories in terms of real economic activity, according to CommSec’s State of the States report.
Australia’s food security threatened by rising cost of living and climate change January 30, 2024 By Dan Holmes Community & Social Food insecurity is likely to be affecting Aussies’ health, social and financial wellbeing long term.
The biggest state and territory stories in 2023 December 19, 2023 By Robert MacDonald Australian Capital Territory All states and territories had their share of big stories that kept public servants on their toes this year.
Universities can help fix governments that are hooked on consultants November 2, 2023 By Duncan Ivison Australian Capital Territory Close the gap between the groundbreaking research carried out in universities & institutes and decision-makers to enable governments to use it.
No misconduct notices sent to public servants: premier November 2, 2023 By Ethan James Community & Social Jeremy Rockliff has rejected claims senior Tasmanian public servants and government departments were accused of misconduct by an inquiry into child sexual abuse.
Are Australia’s roads becoming more dangerous? Here’s what the data says September 25, 2023 By Mark Stevenson and Jason Thompson Australian Capital Territory Road deaths have remained stubbornly high in Australia over the past decade. Do we have the right strategies in place to address the problem?
What’s in store for Australia’s bushfire season? A national outlook August 23, 2023 By Julia Bergin Australian Capital Territory A high likelihood of drier El Niño summers may involve fast-moving grassfires during Australia’s looming bushfire season.
Premium Columnists Ensuring the 44% of Australians with low literacy can access government services July 3, 2023 By Zoë Rose Australian Capital Territory All Australians are entitled to understandable government services. Judicious content design can move public servants closer to that mandate.
Premium Insights and analysis Guilty parties escaping blame in the great housing debate June 16, 2023 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The states are responsible for social housing, and they’ve badly underfunded it. Only now are some lifting their game, but will it be enough?
No cap, fam: opportunity for health agencies to be funnier on socials June 2, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Australian Capital Territory The first waves of COVID-19 taught Health authorities they need to better tailor their communication towards young people.