Australian Federal Police officers, employees, urged to reject pay offer Australian Capital Territory AFPA has asked more than 7,000 Australian Federal Police staff to vote down the government’s current pay offer, saying it is insufficient.
Victorian treasurer ropeable over raw GST deal May 8, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Tim Pallas says his state has been ripped off by the Commonwealth, evidenced by the federal government’s track record of spending over the past 70 years.
Premium Insights and analysis Virtual care becoming a fixture of NSW Health May 8, 2024 By Dan Holmes Editors' Picks Emerging technologies are making virtual care — aka telehealth — a more viable supplement and alternative to face-to-face appointments.
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.
Advocates welcome strategy as first step centring children in government policy May 7, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Childhood experts say the plan is good, but they require the appointment of a cabinet minister to oversee the early years strategy.
New laws restricting post-Defence employment take effect May 7, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Careers Defence’s coders and even cleaners are among departing personnel who will need to check whether the bans apply to them.
Melbourne’s Merri Creek brought back from pollution, neglect and weeds May 7, 2024 By Judy Bush Editors' Picks As we grapple with bad environmental news every day, we need to tell stories of ecological restoration — to speak of what’s possible, and also what’s not.
‘Time to recalibrate’: Pallas shrinks government, slows some program implementation as Victoria steps into post pandemic era May 7, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Key Victorian budget investments in health, education, transport and housing are guiding the state’s rise to the challenge in the aftermath of the COVID-19.
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 Case studies Treasury review to check if credit regulations are having a lend May 7, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry Credit cards, buy-now, cry-later proponents may not get a second bite at the cherry as decade-old consumer lending laws get a new sniff test.
Budget 2024: Policymakers told economic urgency needed for poverty, housing and children May 7, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Angela Jackson says the 2024 federal budget should anticipate rising rates of DFV, poverty’s impact on childhood, and insecure housing.
What is the government’s new plan for Australian children’s early years? May 7, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new whole-of-Commonwealth approach to early childhood development has goals for children aged 0-5 years, with four priority areas.
Collins Class submarine maintenance workers strike over pay May 6, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Careers Walkouts hit the Australian Submarine Corporation, leaving wage talks underwater. The row over remuneration is over WA staff 17% ahead of SA staff.
Budget 2024: Billions to flow for neglected Sydney roads May 6, 2024 By Sam McKeith New South Wales The federal government has pledged $1.9 billion for road works in Sydney’s west after fears the area would lose out due to an infrastructure spending shake-up.
NSW government rejects PBO budget transparency recommendation May 6, 2024 By Dan Holmes New South Wales Recommendations to get information to the Parliamentary Budget Office faster were ‘noted’, with one rejected outright.