Train travel in Greater Sydney gets ‘user-friendly’ spit polish Communications & Technology Sydney Trains has rolled out an “accelerated” five-point plan to give Greater Sydney accessible updates on journey and potential disruptions.
Public servants ranked female workers on ‘hotties list’ October 23, 2023 By Kat Wong Careers Junior public servants at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts allegedly created a ‘hotties list’ ranking their female co-workers.
NSW announces Transport, Planning and Environment secretaries July 13, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment Josh Murray is the new transport secretary while Kiersten Fishburn’s appointment as acting secretary of the DPE has been made permanent.
Secretary outlines how to best build the nation, says new infrastructure policy statement coming June 15, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Jim Betts says approaching Australia’s infrastructure goals with state and local government is a good way to meet national priorities.
Secretary warns of impact when state governments leave an infrastructure ‘strategic vacuum’ June 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Jim Betts says infrastructure policy omissions in jurisdictional tiers can cause a special headache for all concerned.
Minns culls Treasury, Transport and Education chiefs in public sector purge April 14, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski New South Wales NSW Cabinet Office to be restored as public service chief Michael Coutts-Trotter shifted to Treasury to craft Chris Minns’ first Budget.
Road safety plan to deliver clarity on actions, responsibilities and timeframes February 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to a 2023-2025 road safety plan that sets out nine priority areas over the coming years.
Premium Insights and analysis Treasury’s new media professional standards test needs a rethink December 21, 2022 By Andrew Podger Communications & Technology The News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code may satisfy Treasury, but it shouldn’t satisfy the communications department.
Queen’s memorial holiday wage bill $731m for public sector September 13, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry States will absorb the vast bulk of the cost of the September 22 public holiday ahead of the commonwealth and councils.
PSsst! Welcome to the eastern seaboard’s Wild West September 6, 2022 By The Mandarin Federal Rough waters as a top mandarin in NSW, an impressive snowball collection, Husic’s thumbs-up. Here’s what we’ve heard.
We’ve long known who’s holding back electric cars in Australia – and it’s time to clear the road August 11, 2022 By John Quiggin Economy & Industry New analysis finds strong fuel efficiency standards would have saved Australia A$5.9 billion in fuel costs if the policy had been adopted in 2015.
Government focus is on getting the right fit June 23, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks There are a number of surprises in the department secretary changes, yet all of the appointments are solid.
Grattan Institute panel discusses policy priorities for next government May 19, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social The Grattan Institute outlines its views on policy areas such as climate change, economy, health, and transport.
Premium Interviews Election 2022: An independent woman May 11, 2022 By Melissa Coade Career Advice If more public servants who wanted to serve in politics walked the path of an independent, good things could happen for democracy, says Claire Ferres Miles.
Premium Interviews SA’s top bureaucrats brace themselves for Malinauskas’ government reset March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade News Peter Malinauskas has a mandate to shake up the SA public sector. Which mandarins are likely to be feeling especially hot under the collar in this new political climate?