Melbourne protesters accuse ASEAN of ignoring human rights at summit Foreign Affairs & Immigration Philippines president Ferdinand ‘Bong Bong’ Marcos Jr was the central target of protesters onsite at the special ASEAN summit.
Premium Insights and analysis ASEAN’s economic potential has the spotlight, and Australia wants in March 4, 2024 By Melissa Coade Culture Rahman Yaacob says Australia is one of ASEAN’s most trusted security partners but realising the massive economic opportunities is challenging.
Albanese underscores mutual respect and cooperation as Australia marks 50 years of partnership with ASEAN March 1, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Melbourne plays host to a special ASEAN summit that brings together leaders from the regional bloc and Timor-Leste.
Nick Carbines: Putting the ‘human’ back in human services February 2, 2024 By Dan Holmes News Carbines was awarded a Public Service Medal on Australia Day for his efforts in bringing Services Australia to those who need it most.
Four tech industry ‘super-clusters’ in Australia, say CSIRO and Tech Council Australia August 2, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology A new joint report maps Australia’s tech industry, with four ‘super-clusters’ in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra.
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.
Details of plan to shed thousands of public service jobs in Victoria still in the works May 25, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Victorian Treasury boss David Martine signals jobs cuts are only an outline of what things will look like for the VPS workforce.
India-Australia diaspora at heart of partnership goals as economic opportunities knock April 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry According to Tim Watts, India’s energetic and influential diaspora in Australia is an invaluable national asset.
Holocaust survivor’s ticket to freedom thanks to a Swedish diplomat, his mother and quick wit January 16, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has paid tribute to Raoul Wallenberg, who saved tens of thousands of Jewish lives in WWII.
ANZSOG boss given highest honour by IPAA Victoria December 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Careers The Victorian branch of the Institute of Public Administration Australia has named six new fellows and made Adam Fennessy a life member.
Expert says cities should experiment with innovative policy November 8, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal Cities being on a smaller scale than larger authorities permits policy experimentation and innovation and ‘permission to fail’.
Federal response to nation-wide natural disaster, unrelenting rain October 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The government has announced flood relief money for Tasmania, Victoria and NSW as October rain continues to fall across the country.
Post-pandemic Melbourne airports chalk up greatest number of antisocial travel incidents October 3, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The AFP dealt with 748 incidents at airports in the past seven months, including public disturbances, intoxication and offensive behaviour.
Premium Insights and analysis Ergonomics expert: Drawing the best from WFH demands supervisors who can offer flexibility June 9, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal For public servants the effects of stress and pain are tied to more than using an optimal office chair or ergonomic keyboard.
Four legs on the front line as ABF welcomes new detector dogs March 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Three very good dogs are set to join the Australian Border Force team, having officially graduated from an eight-month training program with their handlers.