APS budget investment earmarked to secure Australia’s economic future with clean energy Economy & Industry Five key announcements in the budget as public service measures to secure the nation’s future prosperity with emerging technologies needed for Australia’s clean energy transition.
Premium Insights and analysis Commissioner endorses ANU’s answer to supercharging evidence-base for policy experts March 26, 2024 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Gordon de Brouwer has described the “wonderful synergy” that government and universities share and what powerful role policy briefs have.
Movers & Shakers: New commissioners for race and age discrimination, more diversity at National Science Council February 9, 2024 By The Mandarin Federal Government architect appointed in WA, nuclear science agency gets new board member, government appoints radar company director, and more.
APS trial of Microsoft AI an invitation-only affair November 23, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Nothing beats an instant AI announceable when you hit The Valley. Except, like, an actual policy and legit industry plan. TLDR.
DISR prioritising Health’s work over its own, finds ANAO September 6, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment An A-G’s report criticises Industry, Science and Resources for exceeding Health’s Tobacco Plain Packaging targets at its own expense.
Government seeks feedback on RNA discussion paper August 23, 2023 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A RiboNucleic Acid (RNA) survey and discussion paper is open to stakeholders in the wake of a deal for vaccine manufacturing in Melbourne.
Government urged to establish STEM diversity office August 16, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social The draft recommendations from the Diversity into STEM review have called on the government to lead and coordinate efforts.
APS issued official guidance on workplace use of ChatGPT, Bard AI and Bing AI July 7, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Everyone knows some public servants get a little AI help building their decks or reports. Now there’s a set of rules about what not to do.
Premium Insights and analysis Policymakers left at the station as the AI express gets a head of steam June 7, 2023 By Peter Gearin Communications & Technology AI discussions have moved from frameworks and strategies to regulations and legislation because trust in government is at stake.
Farrell welcomes deal to make modern supply chains more robust May 29, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia has joined the 13 members of a major agreement to establish a Crisis Response Network that can deal with supply chain issues.
Finance told to fix its procurement complaints mechanism and set a better example for other agencies April 12, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture ANAO has slammed the Finance Department for its poor handling of complaints about the procurement processes of other government entities.
Government wants restaurant menus and signage matched to fish-labelling rules April 4, 2023 By David Adams Economy & Industry Small business ombud protests government’s pledge to have restaurants state the origin of their fish, lobster, prawns, and other seafood.
Premium Insights and analysis Science and industry portfolio must make the case for why it’s not wasting taxpayer money March 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Ed Husic says the National Reconstruction Fund is just the beginning of the federal plan to build Australian industries in a sustainable way.
Bilateral science funding aims to invest in priorities like AI and machine learning January 17, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Research collaborators can now apply for $6 million grants under the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund.
Movers & Shakers: Scientist re-appointed ambassador for women in STEM November 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade and Anna Macdonald Federal Former secretary named president of AIIA, trio join Screen Australia board, First Nations appointment to National Aboriginal Art Gallery.