DPS has no way of knowing number of parliamentarian medical interventions May 20, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Health Department of Parliamentary Services has no precise way of recording when medically qualified parliamentarians intervene in medical emergencies.
Premium Insights and analysis Three issues with Senate estimates questions on notice homework May 20, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks It’s almost time for senators to put their game face on and quiz public servants about how departments are run and money is spent.
Premium Case studies The endless quest for transparency and accountability May 17, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks When Katy Gallagher was in opposition she was asking questions about training provided to public servants for Senate estimates hearings.
Public sector estimates’ homework should be more detailed May 17, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Defence Senator Pocock questioned Defence over the movement of department staff from the public service to private sector consulting practices.
Collapsing visitors assisted by doctor-turned-MP Scamps May 15, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Health Former GP turned MP says she has been asked to assist visitors who have collapsed in Parliament House, which has no onsite doctor available.
Policymakers ignore concerns about super balances exceeding $3 million May 15, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The Institute of Public Accountants says the government has failed to work properly with stakeholders to ensure that new rules are uncomplicated.
Premium Insights and analysis Consultation critical to getting law right May 14, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks There is little point in creating or revising laws if the core problem is not the law itself but a failure of authorities to do the job for which they get handsomely paid.
Public service quality has declined, says coalition May 13, 2024 By Tom Ravlic News Jane Hume claims the standard of service from the Commonwealth public service has dropped despite the introduction of 10,000 more mandarins.
Premium Insights and analysis A cheat sheet for Colbeck and co. finalising the consultancies report May 13, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Some thoughts that might help the three senatorial musketeers along their merry way in the lead-up to finalising their consultancies report.
Policy design is not just a game for pollies and mandarins May 10, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Federal A future Coalition government would ensure stakeholders were drivers in designing good regulatory policy, says Senator Jane Hume.
Premium Insights and analysis Be careful when tinkering with accounting regulation May 10, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Treasury’s discussion paper on the regulation of professional services in the accounting space gives little reason for excitement.
Premium Interviews Onsite medico is the ‘gold standard’ we need, Freelander says May 8, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Federal MP and paediatrician Mike Freelander says his medical expertise was in demand in a building that few politicians could leave during sitting weeks.
Premium Insights and analysis How secure would Parliament House’s health service data be? May 7, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks There are fears that sensitive medical information held by Parliament House’s health services would be insecure in government systems.
Premium Insights and analysis The public is always the ultimate client of government contractors May 6, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Richard Colbeck wants to know who the ultimate client of a supplier that wins a government tender for advice or infrastructure is.
Government not moving on from PwC tax scandal May 5, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The government is continuing to brand PwC as being responsible for its initiatives to reform professional services regulation.
