Premium Case studies The endless quest for transparency and accountability 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.
Fourth week of senate estimates added back in following opposition pressure December 1, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry Liberal senator Simon Birmingham had been highly critical of the removal of the fourth week of senate estimates.
Wong refuses to name DFAT official responsible for West Jerusalem website update November 10, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The updating of DFAT’s website to drop the recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel came under scrutiny during senate estimates.
PM&C questioned about consultants, ScoMo Cabinet secrecy breach, and energy policies October 28, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Culture Public servants from the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet appeared before Senate Estimates on Friday morning.
Stephanie Foster swoops into new Home Affairs role October 7, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Stephanie Foster has packed up her desk at PM&C to commence a new job with Mike Pezzullo’s Home Affairs leadership team.
Election 2022: Labor costings don’t demand APS cuts May 20, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal The much-awaited costings from the federal opposition have been released, with no sign of any cuts to the public service being flagged.
Premium Insights and analysis Election 2022: Water policy left high and dry May 16, 2022 By Scott Hamilton and Stuart Kells Editors' Picks Despite the many pressing issues confronting the Murray-Darling Basin, it’s been barely visible in the election campaign. It seems we’re having a dry election.
Premium Columnists Not a mean and tricky budget, but certainly shamelessly political April 1, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks What a shame if younger public servants thought Tuesday’s budget was anything other than what it is: that of a government facing likely electoral defeat.
Budget delivery reveals changes to government procurement rules March 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Small and medium businesses will benefit from the changes, which will make government procurement more accessible to SMEs.
Government declares days of ‘large scale economic stimulus’ are behind Australia, with budget redirection impacting APS numbers March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry As the federal government announces Australia is transitioning to the ‘next phase’ of its post-COVID fiscal strategy, some departments and agencies have lost staff.
Batten down the hatches – where this budget’s major announcements will keep public servants busy March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry In 2022-23, the government will invest $15.2 million over seven years to establish APS Hubs in regional Australia.
PM talks jobs and economy boon of Western Sydney International airport project, claims full credit for Coalition March 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The PM claims only his government had the ‘proven track record of getting things done’, announcing the runway construction milestone at Western Sydney International Airport.
NBN money as feds gun to place Australia among top 10 data and digital economies by 2030 March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The federal government is promising higher speeds and bigger data limits for NBN customers in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia.
Intermodal company to lift Australian exporter capabilities February 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry National Intermodal Corporation will support the planning, delivery and operation of the government’s intermodal expansion plans.
