DPS has no way of knowing number of parliamentarian medical interventions Health Department of Parliamentary Services has no precise way of recording when medically qualified parliamentarians intervene in medical emergencies.
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.
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.
Husar wants Parliamentary Services to put a doctor in the House May 5, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Federal Former MP Emma Husar adds to demands for the Department of Parliamentary Services to establish an onsite GP in Parliament House.
Parliamentary Services should be subject to FOI, says Rex May 2, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Federal Rex Patrick says the powerful parliamentary department’s administration functions should be under the FOI laws.
Premium Columnists Pezzullo and Campbell demonstrate the need to review the APS Values May 2, 2024 By Andrew Podger Editors' Picks Pezzullo’s case demonstrates confusion over the meaning of ‘impartial’. Campbell’s case demonstrates confusion over the meaning of ‘committed to service’.
Parliament needs serious health services, not tokenism May 1, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Federal Former mandarin Steve Davies says calls for an onsite doctor in Parliament during sitting weeks should be heeded.
Premium Insights and analysis Glacial pace of implementing Jenkins’ vision draws fire April 29, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks 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.
Premium Columnists Ministerial staff code of conduct performs cameo in Higgins judgment April 26, 2024 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks It’s unfortunate the ministerial staff code of conduct doesn’t even go as far as legislation and probably never will, but that’s politics for you.
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.
Deaf community invited to tour Australian Parliament February 29, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Parliament House will host four Auslan interpreter tours to mark World Hearing Day. Auslan is used by most of Australia’s hearing-impaired.
Parliament House sparkies pull the plug on short APS pay deal February 27, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Australian Capital Territory Politicians get shock therapy as protests hit their workplace in demand of a political circuit breaker for stalled negotiations.
‘Very high’ risk of Chinese spy inside Parliament House September 11, 2023 By Tess Ikonomou Federal Liberal senator James Paterson says there’s a ‘very good case’ for security vetting of Parliament House workers.
Blooming tribute as Australian Parliament House celebrates flirty-30s-era September 5, 2023 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Golden wattle trees have been planted in the native gardens of Parliament House to commemorate 35 years of the Capital Hill building.
