Shorten heralds new era for NDIS reforms, promises deep consultation Community & Social Bill Shorten says new laws will give the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission more powers to protect participants from illegal and unethical conduct.
Government had plenty of time to work out legislative reform agenda, says Podger August 31, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Former APS commissioner Andrew Podger wants a firm commitment from ministers on what future legislative APS reform change will be.
Concern robodebt will make stewardship a ‘crisis mitigation’ tool August 16, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal There is a danger stewardship will be seen in narrow terms post-robodebt, according to a submission to the PSA amendments senate committee.
ANZSOG calls for transparency in censoring of APS census results and action plans August 14, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal ANZSOG has called for the publishing of how many exemptions are granted to an agency for their action plans.
Capability reviews should have right of reply, DAFF says July 26, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal In the latest tranche of submissions for the Public Service Act amendments, the department has called for procedural fairness in the review process.
JSA’s independence should be looked at in two year review, says senate committee April 27, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry The senate committee wants Jobs and Skills Australia reviewed for independence from DEWR two years post amendments to the JSA bill.
Public interest disclosure reform begins with whistleblower protection agency on the table December 1, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal Amendments to the Public Interest Disclosure Act have begun, as the government starts looking to strengthen whistleblower protections.
Government amends NACC bill, extra senate sitting days added November 23, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal Tabled National Anti-Corruption Commission changes include allowing the commissioner to deal with a corruption issue on their own initiative.
Religious discrimination bill scratched for now February 11, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Conservative MPs have expressed outrage after amendments were made overnight to protect transgender students from discrimination.
WA government introduces bill to allow agencies to fully operate during COVID-19 August 13, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News An operational review conducted by all public sector bodies had found legislative barriers that prevented agencies from carrying out certain duties during the pandemic.
