Vickie Chapman

SA has recognised the state’s first court companion dog, Zero, as a certified Good Boy by awarding him the Premier’s Excellence Award for Public Sector Values.

Reluctant public servants and lack of trained Freedom of Information officers have been blamed for poor transparency in two states.

Despite its long and storied history, sex work is still poorly regulated and highly stigmatized. In many places it is illegal, and sex workers have few protections from violence and other dangers. Also, in the absence of spent convictions laws, historical offences can trap people in this field of work. After thirteen attempts and decades […]

Renewal SA chief executive John Hanlon has not had his contract renewed after a mysterious 10 months away from his role. Hanlon and one other executive went on leave in September without public explanation, but last week Planning Minister Stephan Knoll told a budget estimates hearing that Hanlon’s term of employment had expired and would not be renewed.

New laws will protect South Australian public servants who disclose allegations of public sector maladministration, corruption or misconduct.

The South Australian premier has found a permanent replacement for one of four chief executives he sacked shortly after coming into office, and now plans