Infrastructure ‘hotties list’ prompts new respectful workplace program Federal Following the ‘hotties list’ scandal, Infrastructure has added a respectful workplace program to its four-week induction process.
Consultation opens on fuel efficiency standards February 6, 2024 By Dan Holmes Energy & Environment The Department of Infrastructure is calling for feedback on the government’s impact analysis for proposed FES designs.
APS recruitment plan to double First Nations talent in senior leadership ranks November 6, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government has unveiled a new strategy to boost First Nations representation among its cohort of SES public servants.
Public servants ranked female workers on ‘hotties list’ October 23, 2023 By Kat Wong Careers Junior public servants at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts allegedly created a ‘hotties list’ ranking their female co-workers.
Premium Insights and analysis Treasury’s new media professional standards test needs a rethink December 21, 2022 By Andrew Podger Communications & Technology The News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code may satisfy Treasury, but it shouldn’t satisfy the communications department.
Government focus is on getting the right fit June 23, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks There are a number of surprises in the department secretary changes, yet all of the appointments are solid.
Premium Insights and analysis No such thing as a free lunch February 21, 2022 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks TAHE is NSW’s attempt to pretend the costs of maintaining rail infrastructure aren’t ongoing but rather are ROE investments that can be moved off budget.
Push for more APS staff in regional Tasmania December 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The public sector union is revisiting a push to decentralise federal jobs and services away from big cities and into regional Tasmania.
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.
Digital scorecard shows more Australians online but divides remain stubborn October 15, 2021 By Jackson Graham Communications & Technology The Australian Digital Inclusion Index’s 2021 findings show that the national score for digital inclusion rose 3.6 points to 71.1 in the past year.
Regional internet review hears ongoing concerns about digital divide October 5, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal A peak NFP representing internet users says the same concerns about communications outside of metropolitan areas keeps being repeated in inquires.
Premium Columnists Car Park Gate: the most scathing audit report we’ve ever read July 2, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks People have come to expect politicians to rort grants programs shamelessly. It is, however, the job of the APS to ensure the moneys are spent properly.
AFP raid public servant’s home during Leppington Triangle investigation April 21, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Police searched a public servant’s Canberra property in February as part of that investigation, after executing three warrants.
Department of Infrastructure opens Orange branch as part of decentralisation agenda November 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The new location has created 23 permanent government jobs so far, not including five permanent staff already based in Orange; 10 have relocated to Orange with their families. Up to 31 people will be hired at the new building, in roles ranging from entry-level positions to senior execs.
‘Reflecting poorly on all of us’: Treasury secretary on his role in $30 million airport land deal October 27, 2020 By Matthew Elmas News Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy says he was ‘surprised and concerned’ by ANAO findings about the Leppington Triangle airport land sale.