Highlights from ANAO’s draft audit program for 2024-25 Federal The ANAO is asking interested parties to review and comment on the audits under consideration in the Draft 2024–25 Annual Audit Work Program.
DAFF rejects re-export application, leaving livestock in limbo February 6, 2024 By AAP Economy & Industry Thousands of sheep and cattle remain on the MV Bahijah as authorities considered an application to send the livestock on another journey.
Adam Fennessy: Wanting to make an impact February 5, 2024 By The Mandarin Careers DAFF secretary Adam Fennessy wants to promote “climate smart” projects and find people who can make a positive impact.
Australia’s food security threatened by rising cost of living and climate change January 30, 2024 By Dan Holmes Community & Social Food insecurity is likely to be affecting Aussies’ health, social and financial wellbeing long term.
‘The end of a long road’: Andrew Metcalfe’s valedictory speech August 2, 2023 By Andrew Metcalfe Career Advice This is a transcript of Andrew Metcalfe’s valedictory address, delivered at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra.
Window closing on submissions for multi-government drought agreement August 1, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Community & Social The National Drought Agreement will help ensure ‘drought preparedness, response and recovery efforts are coordinated and complementary’: DAFF.
John Kerin: A friend of the public service who had an eye for the greater good April 13, 2023 By Geoff Gorrie Federal Many of John Kerin’s initiatives — especially in agriculture — were monumental and have stood the test of time, says Geoff Gorrie.
Honey, I shrank the bureaucracy April 12, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry Apiarists are the latest to get digital export certificates that delete onerous paperwork and the tyranny of customs clerks.
Premium Insights and analysis Department implementation of waste policy ‘partly effective’ September 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Public servants’ risk management in the implementation of a National Waste Policy Action Plan (NWPAP) has been described by the ANAO as ‘not effective’.
Environment minister outlines task ahead for APS July 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Tanya Plibersek’s views on what the new government’s approach will be to Australia’s deteriorating environment will include a lot of work for public servants.
Premium Insights and analysis Roll call of APS politicisation under the Morrison government April 21, 2022 By Peter Gearin Editors' Picks The APS has faced politicisation by Australia’s elected officials, either through direct political interference or by ignoring established protocols.
Election 2022: LNP’s $75 million farm property policy announced at debate as Labor announces none April 21, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry David Littleproud accused Julie Collins of not understanding the agricultural sector at the National Press Club debate on Tuesday.
Commission for law enforcement should have deputy: committee report April 1, 2022 By Tom Ravlic News Parliamentary joint committee says the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement must have a deputy commissioner.
Concerns growing over disparity in APS working arrangements October 21, 2021 By Chris Johnson, Melissa Coade and Jackson Graham Federal Some government agencies are demanding their staff get back to the office while others insist they stay away.
Existing regulatory controls sufficient to protect environment from onshore gas projects, report says September 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A new report says no additional environmental safeguards are required to mitigate the risks of onshore gas-extraction projects in Australia.