Senate estimates presses Foster on whether Pezzullo was referred to NACC Federal The acting Home Affairs secretary repeated a few times at senate estimates she would not comment with an inquiry still ongoing.
Former NSW health secretary heads up inquiry into COVID-19 response September 22, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal The inquiry will focus on the federal government’s response to the pandemic, to be prepared for the next one.
Inquiry called for strengthening Australia’s trade agreements August 11, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The joint standing committee for trade and investment growth is to consider how Australia should negotiate with international partners.
World-leading agency from Spain to inform Victoria’s approach to organ and tissue donations June 16, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Victoria is to hold the first of its public hearings for a parliamentary inquiry into how the state can increase organ and tissue numbers.
Retired judge Walter Sofronoff to lead inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann trial February 1, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Retired Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff will lead the inquiry into the aborted trial of Bruce Lehrmann.
APS reform leads discussions at Secretaries Board meeting January 6, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal APS reform topped the agenda at the recent Secretaries Board meeting, with the government vowing to ensure Australia’s public service is “pro-integrity” and a “dynamic place to work”.
Which secretaries knew about Morrison’s ministries to their own departments November 28, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry A key question for the public service out of the Bell inquiry into Scott Morrison’s multiple ministries was which secretaries knew.
Breadth of the new University Accord both a strength and weakness November 17, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Education Education minister Jason Clare has announced a wide-ranging review of Australia’s university and higher-education system.
Former NSW Treasury sec ‘disappointed’ to have received letter for Barilaro inquiry November 14, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry Michael Pratt told the inquiry that during his long career no one had ever questioned his integrity or actions.
Will ASIC’s capacity and capability to probe misconduct hold up to scrutiny? October 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A new parliamentary inquiry is examining the ability of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to investigate misconduct allegations.
Ball rolling on robodebt royal commission with jobs ad out September 25, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The robodebt royal commission is recruiting, suggesting jobs may be available in policy, legal, HR, finance, counselling, admin, and comms.
DSS questioned over absence of homelessness in disability strategy September 1, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social Department of Social Service deputy secretaries Debbie Mitchell and Matthew Flavel answered to homelessness questions at the disability royal commission.
Senior public servants to be scrutinised in robodebt royal commission August 25, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social The PM today announced the terms of the promised royal commission into the robodebt scandal of the previous government.
Surprise over ‘Crocodile Dundee of Queanbeyan’ going to NY August 19, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry During the seventh session of the Barilaro inquiry, Warwick Smith said he agrees with everything in the Graeme Head report.
Head makes 13 recommendations in report into Barilaro’s appointment August 17, 2022 By Anna Macdonald New South Wales Graeme Head stated the appointment process of the STIC Americas did not live up to the expectations of ‘merits-based’ public service appointments.