Royal commission to continue confidential sessions in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra Defence Two add-on assistant commissioners are helping with the defence and veteran suicide inquiry, continuing 639 private sessions.
Australian-made HIMARS missiles to first fire in 2025 January 17, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Domestic manufacturing is set to fly off the shelf via Lockheed Martin’s local rocket-making shop, in a $37 million tech-transfer deal.
Defence mounts hunt for fresh SES talent January 12, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Multiple senior roles have opened up at Defence amid the contractor cull, with procurement, HR and estate management experts sought to bolster internal ranks.
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.
Premium Insights and analysis Lawmakers reimagine Australia’s employment system nearly 25 years after it was privatised December 5, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The federal government is called on to take over the direct delivery of employment services in the ACT and some other jurisdictions.
National Indigenous Australians Agency recognised at Spirit of the Service celebration November 10, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal IPAA’s Spirit of the Service has recognised the National Indigenous Australians Agency for its Indigenous Development and Employment Program.
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.
How government can break free of the Big Four consulting firms November 7, 2023 By John Glenn Editors' Picks Australia needs conditions for a competitive local advisory industry so it can compete internationally, writes Kiah’s John Glenn.
The 2024 national defence strategy: Getting it right November 6, 2023 By Mark O'Neill 2023 Defence Special Report The national defence strategy must be practical, iterative, acknowledge the latent violence it foreshadows, and be collectively developed and properly assured.
What the boss earns: The 2023 Secretaries’ Salaries guide November 5, 2023 By The Mandarin Secretaries' Salaries Series 2023 Defence chief Greg Moriarty was the only secretary to take home more than $1 million in total remuneration last financial year.
Surprise Hamas attack shows need for ADF reform: Moriarty October 25, 2023 By Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong Defence The Australian Defence Force needs to be fit for purpose in “a more precarious strategic era”, says department secretary Greg Moriarty.
Almost 6,000 submissions to defence royal commission October 16, 2023 By Rachael Ward Defence The royal commission was established in 2021 to examine systemic failures, with the final report due to be delivered next year.
AUKUS deal turns two: Leaders underscore commitment to regional stability, military and industrial might September 18, 2023 By Melissa Coade Defence Anthony Albanese has joined US president Joe Biden and UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to recap 18 months of AUKUS cooperation.
Defence in court over soldiers’ crocodile mauling September 15, 2023 By Cheryl Goodenough Defence The department has been handed a 7,000-page brief of evidence after being taken to court over two soldiers being mauled in a crocodile attack.
Premium Insights and analysis Royal commission wants permanent oversight of ADF and veteran suicide September 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Defence Commissioners are publicly advocating for a powerful body to keep prioritising implementation of its recommendations for the ADF.