Premium Interviews How one secretary builds synergies and stewards his own way through political furore Communications & Technology There are few more prepared to take the reins of a mega commonwealth department spanning so many portfolios than Jim Betts.
Premium Insights and analysis What ‘terrible leaders’ taught this secretary about people power in the public service October 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Secretary Jim Betts says most leaders quickly forget what it was like working as a subordinate with little power and a lot of vulnerability.
Department to get third secretary in three months December 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales The secretary of NSW’s environment department is leaving the role after just two months and will be replaced by Michael Cassel.
Court hears case to appeal commission decision on Narrabri gas project August 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The NSW Land and Environment Court will hear an appeal against the Narrabri Gas Project starting from Monday.
Draft planning policy ensures NSW boarding houses are affordable August 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social NSW’s proposed Housing State Environmental Planning Policy mandates boarding house rooms are rented at an affordable rate and managed by a registered community housing provider.
Assessment app, evacuation tool among bushfire projects to receive $4.2m July 28, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Bushfire Building Council of Australia will receive $3 million to develop an app that will assist people with protecting their homes from bushfires.
NSW government to establish outback reserve near Broken Hill June 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The New South Wales government has announced plans to turn 60,468 hectares of land near Broken Hill into an outback reserve. The state has purchased the Langidoon and Metford stations, which environment minister Matt Kean says will be used to conserve significant biodiversity and Aboriginal heritage. “Land to the west of the Great Dividing Range […]
How landing a job with great mentors became a calling for Native Title work May 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Careers Government lawyer Daniel Byers’ department’s vision, ‘Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies’, is a value he truly believes in.
ICAC seeking evidence from public servants amid ongoing probe into Daryl Maguire May 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The NSW ICAC has reportedly issued state public servants with a notice to produce evidence as part of its investigation into disgraced Liberal MP Daryl Maguire.
Daryl Maguire could be prosecuted for ‘giving false or misleading evidence’, ICAC finds March 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales corruption watchdog has suggested that former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire may be prosecuted along with former Canterbury City Council officials.
NSW government to partner with councils to develop ‘smart places’ December 21, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The New South Wales government has called on state government agencies and local councils to take part in a project that aims to accelerate the development of ‘smart places’ across NSW. The state government on Monday said it would co-invest up to $45 million over three years to deliver its Smart Places Acceleration Program — […]
NSW water public servants caught favouring irrigator groups week after ICAC blasted them over same issue December 7, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment Accidental leaked private discussions appear to back up the state corruption watchdog’s recent finding that the bureaucrats in charge of water management have favoured the interests of irrigators.
Premium Insights and analysis The Briefing: Australia has its first ever Country-based Reconciliation Action Plan. How have institutional programs faired? November 12, 2020 By Chris Woods Culture While Reconciliation Action Plans have until now been designed for institutions, the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has launched what it says is Australia’s first RAP tied to Country and traditional owners.
NSW energy roadmap expected to lower power prices, create jobs, and ‘diversify’ state’s energy mix November 10, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The New South Wales government has unveiled a 20-year plan expected to deliver $32 billion of private sector investment in electricity infrastructure by 2030, including large-scale generation, storage and transmission.
NSW Labor wants more government contracts to go to locals, calls for establishment of Jobs First Advocate September 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The NSW opposition is pushing for the state government’s procurement process to be overhauled to better support local communities. Labor deputy leader Yasmin Catley plans to introduce the bill to parliament next week