Former NSW health secretary heads up inquiry into COVID-19 response Federal The inquiry will focus on the federal government’s response to the pandemic, to be prepared for the next one.
NSW Budget investment in regional health and education welcomed by city alliance September 20, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Measures in the state Budget to lift outcomes and improve services and facilities in NSW regions have been welcomed by local lawmakers.
Spending cuts for politicians’ pay and consultants to service cost-of-living hikes September 19, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s first Budget delivers a $4 billion improvement over four years; says he inherited a ‘decade of damage’.
Premium Insights and analysis Mookhey’s NSW Budget sells the back-to-normal dream September 19, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry NSW Budget sees property-rebound refreshing coffers for a government intent on restoring equity in services and wages that can make the rent.
Premium Insights and analysis Mandarin calls on Australia to flex science muscle for soft power and regional prosperity August 16, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Professor Andrew Campbell says make the most of Australia’s deep scientific expertise to help the IndoPacific region meet modern challenges.
Voice hinges on national mood and values: Can Australia get out of its own way to vote for constitutional recognition? July 12, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Overcoming the ‘us and them’ rhetoric in the Voice referendum debate is possible, according to Linda Burney.
APS issued official guidance on workplace use of ChatGPT, Bard AI and Bing AI July 7, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Everyone knows some public servants get a little AI help building their decks or reports. Now there’s a set of rules about what not to do.
Big job ahead of new Health and Aged Care secretary, says Duckett June 15, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Former secretary Stephen Duckett says Blair Comley will have a challenge fixing legacy issues left by the previous government.
Government to unleash power of data from 2024 to lift disability policy, services and funding June 9, 2023 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The National Disability Data Asset will act as a single source of information to help public servants deliver better outcomes.
No cap, fam: opportunity for health agencies to be funnier on socials June 2, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Australian Capital Territory The first waves of COVID-19 taught Health authorities they need to better tailor their communication towards young people.
ACT nationalises Canberra’s second hospital as Barr removes Catholic operator May 11, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Australian Capital Territory Chief minister Andrew Barr has used the cover of the federal Budget to quickly nationalise one of Canberra’s two major public hospitals.
Budget 2023: Chalmers, Gallagher grease and tighten public service systems to squeeze efficiency May 9, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry Tightening up and optimising existing public service systems is a win for agencies that have struggled with incongruent platforms for decades.
Budget funding to eliminate HIV transmission includes expanding Medicare eligibility May 4, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Budget will accord $19.7 million to combat HIV, other blood-borne viruses (BBV) and sexually transmissible infections (STI).
Proposal to decriminalise sex work in Queensland up for ‘careful’ consideration April 24, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The government has indicated broad support for the findings of a review into the state’s framework regulating the sex work industry.
Lifeline for Vanuatu in the wake of tropical cyclones Judy and Kevin April 18, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia has given another $8 million to Vanuatu to help the Pacific Islands neighbour respond to two devastating tropical cyclones.