Government announces $2 billion Southeast Asia investment fund Foreign Affairs & Immigration The fund will provide loans, guarantees, equity and insurance to boost Australian trade and investment in Southeast Asia.
Senate estimates talks public servant wage negotiations and reform November 7, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Culture Monday morning senate estimates discussed matters of wage negotiations, the hierarchy review, and the proposed in-house consulting model.
Staffing increases for PM&C Indigenous affairs agencies in Budget October 26, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry A new Aboriginal-controlled corporate commonwealth entity has been established, called the Northern Territory Aboriginal Investment Corporation.
NIAA defends use of ‘misleadingly positive’ Deloitte report in senate inquiry October 5, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social When questioned by Senator David Shoebridge, an NIAA witness admitted the outcomes of the royal commission had not been achieved.
With the death of the Queen, Australia enters mourning period September 9, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal Parliament has been suspended for a fortnight and will not sit as scheduled next week, as mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II begins.
DPM&C officials knew about Morrison’s secret portfolios August 16, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social When asked if secretaries of other departments knew, the prime minister said he was making information from DPM&C public as he receives it.
