Infrastructure development requirements and fixed-line planning rules up for debate Communications & Technology The government seeks feedback on the Telecommunications Act 1997, which requires new developments to have pit-and-pipe infrastructure.
Premium Interviews APS should get accustomed to ‘swift’ accountability, former minister says January 18, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Amanda Vanstone has enormous respect for the APS; says they should accept they’ll be “dealt with, and swiftly” if they do something wrong.
AGD seeks feedback on potential federal judicial commission January 18, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal A discussion paper has been released as the government decides which model of a federal judicial commission is best.
Australia’s own anti-racism framework on the cards December 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Australian Human Rights Commission has published the building blocks for a national anti-racism framework.
Former Finance sec to lead review into aged care commission October 17, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal David Tune has already led a legislative review of aged care, a review of the NDIS, and a review of the National Archives of Australia.
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.
Climate change will impact Australia’s productivity, finds commission September 29, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry The Productivity Commission’s fourth interim report says climate change is expected to directly impact some of Australia’s key industries.
Federal Executive Council Handbook refreshed July 22, 2019 By The Mandarin Federal A new guide to preparation of Commonwealth Executive Council submissions has been published by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.The latest handbook — not to be confused with the cabinet handbook — contains all updates to drafting standards explained in circulars issued since the last edition was published in 2017.
