Premium Insights and analysis Government moves on identity theft risks, revamps privacy framework for digital age Communications & Technology Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announces $11 million app and website identity-theft-protection register among a suite of digital ID reforms.
Illegal migration matters weigh heavily as UK Home Office chief meets with Australian counterparts April 24, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Sir Matthew Rycroft has met with senior mandarins responsible for Australia’s security and justice portfolios as part of an annual dialogue.
Premium Columnists Inquiry tackles shark-infested waters of Parliament House April 12, 2024 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Lobbyists, known by many as log-rollers, are as much part of the business of politics as sharks are part of the business of fish.
Late ACT public service luminary Damian West posthumously named IPAA fellow March 21, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal The late Damian West PSM was one of three distinguished mandarins recognised last week with the highest national award by IPAA.
Premium Insights and analysis Elizabeth Tydd on why information access matters in government March 11, 2024 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Australia’s new FOI commissioner on the importance of information access and transparency to public service and institutions’ integrity.
Latest APS priority integrity reforms focus on preventing corruption February 29, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal A new framework for commonwealth corruption control has been launched by the APS Academy, and that will come into effect on July 1.
Premium Insights and analysis A-G’s department urged to get whistleblower protection authority right February 13, 2024 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Transparency International Australia has handed the government a draft design for what a whistleblower protection authority might look like.
APS reform hand to steer ACT professional body for public servants January 29, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Kate Driver, a former assistant secretary within PM&C APS reform office, will commence as IPAA ACT CEO from next week.
Digital identity costs hit $782 million as new laws introduced December 1, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Australia’s digital Identity legislation is finally here. So, what’s the real price for consumers and who’s making coin? It’s an open field.
Government considers merits of dedicated whistleblower authority and commissioner November 17, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Public sector whistleblower reforms have moved to the next phase following government amendments to the Public Interest Disclosure Act.
Robodebt response triggers extra funding for oversight agencies November 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Funding to the tune of $22.1 million will be directed to the ombud, Legal Services and Constitutional Law; ministers silent on APS sanctions.
Australian lawmakers set out common features of coercive control September 29, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal New national principles identifying the features of coercive control have been signed off by every state and jurisdiction.
Royal commission private session proposal comes before parliament September 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal The government plans to amend the Royal Commissions Act so that senior staff can be given written authorisation to hold private sessions.
How to navigate the APS integrity landscape: Latest official guidance for whistleblowers August 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture Everything you need to know as a public servant considering avenues to raise the alarm over alleged corruption or wrongdoing in government.
Spotlight on public service spirit in new MoAD exhibit August 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Inspiring stories of more than 200 government employees, APS innovation and service delivery have been curated for a special exhibit in Old Parliament House.