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National cabinet commits to stopping violence against women

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What have the country’s leaders agreed to about the high rates of violence against women, and will it fix the problem?

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Pezzullo and Campbell demonstrate the need to review the APS Values

By Andrew Podger

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Pezzullo’s case demonstrates confusion over the meaning of ‘impartial’. Campbell’s case demonstrates confusion over the meaning of ‘committed to service’.

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Australia’s fiscal envelope cannot handle policy reform to keep everyone happy, economists warn

By Melissa Coade

Economy & Industry

Three economists have outlined some of the tough national conversations to be had about how to make Australian society more inclusive.

Australia’s scheme to curb foreign interference is an abject failure

By Shireen Morris and Sarah Sorial

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The scheme doesn’t increase transparency or prevent foreign interference. The registration site attracts little traffic, and most Australians probably don’t know the scheme exists.

‘Invisible’ consultants help companies write sustainability reports

By Hendri Yulius Wijaya and Kate Macdonald

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Sustainability reporting isn’t about producing marketing material. It’s an opportunity for companies to honestly share the risks of doing business and present an action plan for addressing them.

Spend now, save later on poverty-curbing policies

By Ana Gamarra Rondinel and Anna Price

Economy & Industry

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are among their most important; a huge number of Australian parents are struggling to make ends meet.

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How do you protect public institutions from the people they serve?

By Dan Holmes

Australian Capital Territory

The responses of public service and political leaders in moments of crisis matter for the way political discourse is conducted in Australia.

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Revenue NSW engaged in fines maladministration, says ombud

By Julian Bajkowski

Community & Social

It was only a matter of time before a state government version of robodebt surfaced from the murky swamp of automated debt collection.

What’s stopping your team from making good decisions?

By Apolitical

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Is a team’s poor decision-making a result of groupthink? Cognitive bias? Lack of structure? No matter the cause, it can be overcome.

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NSW government sends state’s banking and payroll back to market

By Julian Bajkowski

Community & Social

NSW has broken away from its peers by wanting essentially all banking services contested at once. All other states are keenly watching the outcome.

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Governments can change the culture of male violence — by locking up more men

By Bernard Keane

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Governments shouldn’t wait for cultural change on violence against women — they can achieve it with greater enforcement and punishment.

What does it look like to use all tools of statecraft in the information environment

By Anastasia Kapetas

Community & Social

Governments around the West are struggling with the issue of how to combat the multitude of disinformation flowing from digital platforms.

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Glacial pace of implementing Jenkins’ vision draws fire

By Tom Ravlic

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There are concerns about the absence of enhanced health services for people working in Parliament House more than two years after the report’s release.

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Forced migration a looming problem for ASEAN countries

By Dan Holmes

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New research highlights the role Australia’s diplomats can play in reducing forced migration and refugee casualties across South-East Asia.

BiiG 2024: For good and for all – people, performance and pride

By Martin Stewart-Weeks and Rebecca Hannan

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Queensland’s annual BiiG Conference in Brisbane has become one of the country’s leading public innovation events.