Major Defence, public works supplier St Hilliers collapses Defence Administrators have been appointed to St Hilliers; project impact is still unclear but Defence, schools, jails and councils potentially hit.
Former NSW Customer Service chief Emma Hogan plugs into infrastructure giant Ventia February 2, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Hogan has left the public service to make a power play at a large telecommunications, energy and defence prime supplier.
ADF flexible ‘semi-retirement’ strategy promotes Dad’s Army to Grandad’s Army February 2, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Australian Capital Territory Defence is trying to retain the old guard, asking soldiers to stay on by transferring across to the Reserve services.
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.
Royal commission to continue confidential sessions in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra January 22, 2024 By Melissa Coade Defence Two add-on assistant commissioners are helping with the defence and veteran suicide inquiry, continuing 639 private sessions.
Army’s new chopper chief keeps piloting Chinooks to let her crews take leave January 22, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Defence If it seems there’s a disaster every Christmas, well there is. Leadership is making that manageable.
Consultant firm merger boosts outsourcing options for commonwealth clients January 17, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A major Australian-owned professional services firm has strengthened its offering to government with a 600 headcount across eastern states.
RAAF Albo-One KC-30As pimped for cryptography December 12, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence They might be flying Jet A-1 fuel bowsers, but the recycled Qantas Airbus A-330s have just become a little more luxe.
Two key Defence ‘Projects of Concern’ conditionally reprieved December 11, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Defence’s hunt for duds continues in earnest. The question now is ahead, not behind.
Premium Insights and analysis Big agencies, big action plans — a comparison December 8, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks How do the ATO, Defence, Home Affairs, Australian Border Force and Services Australia action plans compare to one another?
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide given three more months to get job done December 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal The extra months follow commissioner requests and advocates’ need to handle the volume of evidence and consideration of complex issues.
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.
Underwater love: AUKUS bots firm up November 20, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Salt water kills signals. It’s what comes next that counts. AUKUS is going there, with Australia diving into the robotic submarine game.
Defence ditches singular CIOG for diarchy-driven Defence Digital Group November 9, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Career Advice One leader, two agenda and a casting call for fresh talent. You know the public service means business when they say the pay is negotiable.
Premium Columnists Australia’s FOI regime shrouded in impenetrable secrecy October 24, 2023 By Binoy Kampmark Communications & Technology Efficiency and openness do not describe Australia’s FOI regime. Information rationing and control are more like it.