Premium Insights and analysis Budget 2024: Peter Dutton swipes Labor’s public service largesse Economy & Industry The Opposition leader sees the expansion of the APS as a waste when resources could be spent on the nation’s Defence priorities instead.
AFP commissioner Reece Kershaw’s term extended May 10, 2024 By Dan Holmes Kershaw was appointed the AFP’s eighth commissioner in October 2019. The extension of his tenure brings his tenure to October 2026.
Retired Defence leaders call for independent climate security body May 5, 2024 By Dan Holmes Defence A new ASLCG report calls for more transparency around the way climate change is influencing national security.
Illegal migration matters weigh heavily as UK Home Office chief meets with Australian counterparts April 24, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Sir Matthew Rycroft has met with senior mandarins responsible for Australia’s security and justice portfolios as part of an annual dialogue.
Premium Insights and analysis Minister and secretary share top qualities they are looking for April 22, 2024 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Here’s what Home Affairs minister Clare O’Neil and secretary Stephanie Foster are looking for in the APS talent they want to attract to the department.
Community tensions in western Sydney prompt mobilisation of extra police April 18, 2024 By Melissa Coade New South Wales Western Sydney will see more police on the streets, with strike force ‘Dribs’ underway in response to mob violence against first responders in the aftermath of a stabbing attack in Wakeley earlier this week.
Premium Insights and analysis Defence must accept external oversight to show people are truly its greatest asset April 18, 2024 By Melissa Coade Culture The government must heed the message from the once-in-a-generation inquiry examining Defence’s suicide rates.
Premium Insights and analysis Secretaries board directed to maintain APS reform, hone strategic focus April 17, 2024 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks A review of the secretaries board has commended the nation’s top mandarins for their “constructive and collaborative” approach to APS-wide leadership.
Premium Insights and analysis What national security experts are saying about the evolution of AUKUS April 15, 2024 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks There is a heated debate about how best to secure Australia’s place in the Indo-Pacific — particularly if the deadlines to complete the AUKUS submarines are not met.
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.
Greg Moriarty: Diplomat, Defence chief and trusted adviser January 25, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Careers An inquisitive mind and relentless focus on things that count have propelled the career of this seasoned diplomat.
The immense power and importance of Australia’s newest bank December 13, 2023 By Elizabeth Thurbon and Oliver Yates Communications & Technology The Australian government just established a National Development Bank. Expectations are high, but real risks remain.
Premium Columnists Yes, Kissinger was a monster — but only one of a succession of them December 4, 2023 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks Henry Kissinger’s death at 100 provides an opportunity to assess his record: he was a monster who murdered people on an industrial scale.
Report urges open justice in national security cases December 1, 2023 By Paul Osborne Federal Independent National Security Legislation Monitor’s landmark review has addressed concerns that laws are failing to safeguard open justice.
Premium Insights and analysis Government says Australia needs to accelerate emissions reductions to meet 2030 target December 1, 2023 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks The government has accepted 39 Climate Change Authority recommendations to inform Australia’s second annual climate change statement.
