Chris Johnson

About Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson is Region Media's Public Sector Editor.
A Walkley Award winning journalist, Chris was most recently the managing editor of The Mandarin. He has previously been the Canberra bureau chief for Fairfax Media (SMH and Age), the chief political correspondent for The Canberra Times, and foreign affairs reporter for The West Australian.

Public Sector
Pocock helps Labor get its industrial relations bill across the line

Pocock helps Labor get its industrial relations bill across the line

28 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
27
News
Preliminary Senate vote on territory rights clears way for ACT euthanasia legislation

Preliminary Senate vote on territory rights clears way for ACT euthanasia legislation

25 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
4
The future of the APS can't be so Canberra-centric

The future of the APS can't be so Canberra-centric

24 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
4
State of Service Report reveals corruption stats in APS

State of Service Report reveals corruption stats in APS

24 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Public service in a good state, so says its report

Public service in a good state, so says its report

23 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Minister acknowledges three per cent isn't a real wage increase for public servants

Minister acknowledges three per cent isn't a real wage increase for public servants

23 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
In case you hadn't noticed, the current migration system isn't working

In case you hadn't noticed, the current migration system isn't working

22 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
3
Fraud case offers insight into risks of contracting versus consulting in the APS

Fraud case offers insight into risks of contracting versus consulting in the APS

22 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Public Sector
Thodey praises public service careers, says APS Commission strategy is on track post review

Thodey praises public service careers, says APS Commission strategy is on track post review

22 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
Community
Good research never gets old: engineer's 40 year old hydrogen report gains a global audience

Good research never gets old: engineer's 40 year old hydrogen report gains a global audience

21 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
New permanent head for charities commission

New permanent head for charities commission

21 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
Trust in public service high, but lowest among community's most vulnerable

Trust in public service high, but lowest among community's most vulnerable

17 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
APS grappling with a growing skills and employment crisis

APS grappling with a growing skills and employment crisis

16 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
2
Timing of Estimates a tough ask for the Opposition, but it still brought a splash of excitement

Timing of Estimates a tough ask for the Opposition, but it still brought a splash of excitement

15 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Public service recognised for excellence in diversity

Public service recognised for excellence in diversity

15 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
2
Stamp of disapproval: Wrong modelling left passport office swamped with post-COVID applications

Stamp of disapproval: Wrong modelling left passport office swamped with post-COVID applications

13 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
2
Public Sector
APS workplace negotiations to exclude some employees

APS workplace negotiations to exclude some employees

12 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
Public Sector
Robodebt was a stuff-up not a conspiracy, former secretary tells Royal Commission

Robodebt was a stuff-up not a conspiracy, former secretary tells Royal Commission

12 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
13
Flexibility the key to a good public service

Flexibility the key to a good public service

10 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
2
Senate estimates meets stern Defence when questioned about training China's military

Senate estimates meets stern Defence when questioned about training China's military

10 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
Louise Milligan's speech to Canberra lawyers gets ABC an estimates grilling

Louise Milligan's speech to Canberra lawyers gets ABC an estimates grilling

9 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
9
Administrative Appeals Tribunal in spotlight over bullying claims

Administrative Appeals Tribunal in spotlight over bullying claims

8 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
Dutton should learn from Morrison's gaffe: there's no easy win bashing the APS

Dutton should learn from Morrison's gaffe: there's no easy win bashing the APS

8 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
14
Not enough spies to spy on the spies

Not enough spies to spy on the spies

8 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Public Sector
Polling staff not paid enough amid taxing antics, says AEC Commissioner

Polling staff not paid enough amid taxing antics, says AEC Commissioner

7 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
2
Public Sector
More public servants asking for reviews of promotion decisions

More public servants asking for reviews of promotion decisions

2 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
3
Public service commission goes hard to deliver budget initiatives

Public service commission goes hard to deliver budget initiatives

2 November 2022 | By Chris Johnson
5
More staff for Services Australia to deal with natural disaster relief

More staff for Services Australia to deal with natural disaster relief

31 October 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Greater diversity in the APS is part of the budget plan

Greater diversity in the APS is part of the budget plan

27 October 2022 | By Chris Johnson
16
Federal Budget: Spotlight on public service jobs and spending

Federal Budget: Spotlight on public service jobs and spending

26 October 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Budget 'saves' or just a reprofile or two?

Budget 'saves' or just a reprofile or two?

25 October 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Logistical lessons: The sky-high price of moving a whole department

Logistical lessons: The sky-high price of moving a whole department

24 October 2022 | By Chris Johnson
4

What's Trending

Public Sector81

There's only one Australian flag, says Dutton

Seano23 minutes ago

Well said psycho. View

DJA52 minutes ago

@Psycho. The aboriginal and TI flags were not declared until 1995 (see:… View

BSC11 hours ago

It's too late. Any comment anyone makes about the aboriginal flag, negative or positive, divides… View

Join the conversation
News1

Call for teen drug rehab centre as arrival of deadly fentanyl raises stakes

Henry9 hours ago

Remember when going soft on drugs was the answer. Anyone still believe that? View

Join the conversation
News6

Morale 'at all-time low' as leaked plans for ANU's $250 million budget cuts incite 'miserable' staff

purplevh10 hours ago

What gets me is why are the staff being put through the wringer for a financial situation that the… View

purplevh10 hours ago

And yet one of the excuses for the cuts was “due to caps on overseas student numbers we cannot… View

MECO11 hours ago

To think all the Public Service Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, University Chancellors etc earn, in… View

Join the conversation
Sport3

Pickleball is taking off in Canberra, laying claim to being the fastest growing sport in the ACT

teddy bear11 hours ago

Courts need to be established in Weston Creek. View

Pickleball ACT17 hours ago

Pickleball ACT is an amazing sport and community. With 11 courts at the Pickledome (Tuggeranong) and… View

B-Jay Brooks18 hours ago

So, tennis with a paddle? View

Join the conversation
News

'Pathetic': Jamberoo kicks 150 Telopea Park students out of water park

By Oliver Jacques
74
Breaking

Canberra man dies after object crashes through his windshield on NSW road

By Claire Sams
Public Sector

Robodebt lite: support payments illegally cancelled for 1000 Australians

By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
Public Sector

There's only one Australian flag, says Dutton

By Chris Johnson
81
Business

All Katies clothing stores across Australia to shut by mid-January, ending 68 years of operation

By Oliver Jacques
44
News

Jamberoo Action Park provides refunds and free passes to Telopea Park students it previously evicted

By Oliver Jacques
5

Featured Properties

Zango Logo

Today's Poll

Do you support banning under 16s from social media?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...
Explore 'Probing the Polls'

Featured Businesses

Lawyers

MV Law

Through a spirit of entrepreneurialism, collaboration, and future-forward thinking, MV Law have earned an industry-leading reputation.

Find out more

Mortgage Brokers

Clarity Home Loans

A passionate team of Canberrans helping other Canberrans secure their home loans. No frills, no commissions, no brainer.

Find out more

Lawyers

Kamy Saeedi Law

When you need a criminal or commercial lawyer, you don’t want to take any chances. You want someone in your corner that you can trust like your life depends on it - because it does.

Find out more

Insurance Brokers

allinsure

Allinsure has been a trusted insurance advisory to thousands of Australian business owners for almost 20 years.

Find out more

Podiatrists

The Walking Clinic

The Walking Clinic has perpetuated an attitude of excellence in foot health provision. The experienced Podiatric team provide current and innovative care to all patients.

Find out more

Lawyers

BDN Lawyers

BDN has provided legal services to to Canberra, Queanbeyan and the region for over 160 years.

Find out more

Electricians

True Connection Electrical

Since 2014, True Connection Electrical have been servicing residential and small commercial clients with reliable, trustworthy and top-quality electrical work.

Find out more

Community Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club

We're proud to give you a place where friends and family can come together for good food and great entertainment.

Find out more
View the best of Canberra

What's On

Exhibition - Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories
View all upcoming events

Daily Digest

Want the best Canberra news delivered daily? Every day we package the most popular Riotact stories and send them straight to your inbox. Sign-up now for trusted local news that will never be behind a paywall.

By submitting your email address you are agreeing to Region Group's terms and conditions and privacy policy.