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
Dutton's drones deal could be dumped

Dutton's drones deal could be dumped

23 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Public Sector
DFAT's COVID repatriation response under the microscope

DFAT's COVID repatriation response under the microscope

21 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Parliamentarians have total control over staff, making workplace unsafe, committee hears

Parliamentarians have total control over staff, making workplace unsafe, committee hears

21 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
4
Proposal to ban booze and late sittings at Parliament House

Proposal to ban booze and late sittings at Parliament House

20 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
24
Great Southern Land 40 years (and 40 million years) on

Great Southern Land 40 years (and 40 million years) on

20 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
2
Words matter: APS urged to move away from negative language in Indigenous policymaking

Words matter: APS urged to move away from negative language in Indigenous policymaking

19 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
8
Top Defence officials 'kept in dark' about Morrison's plan to scrap French subs

Top Defence officials 'kept in dark' about Morrison's plan to scrap French subs

19 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
8
Putting the pizazz into procurement

Putting the pizazz into procurement

19 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
Public Sector
Call for a policy rethink to get more Australians living in the regions

Call for a policy rethink to get more Australians living in the regions

16 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
5
Public Sector
Pocock joins Pacific elders in calling for more climate action from Australia

Pocock joins Pacific elders in calling for more climate action from Australia

14 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
33
Tax office to leave Canberra CBD for new Barton headquarters

Tax office to leave Canberra CBD for new Barton headquarters

14 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
8
Charter of leadership behaviours demands integrity from the public service

Charter of leadership behaviours demands integrity from the public service

13 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
5
PM hosts diplomats at The Lodge to mourn the Queen

PM hosts diplomats at The Lodge to mourn the Queen

13 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
Public service told there would be no holiday for Queen's death

Public service told there would be no holiday for Queen's death

12 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
11
PMC boss right to question some leadership styles

PMC boss right to question some leadership styles

12 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Government agencies on notice over new emissions targets

Government agencies on notice over new emissions targets

9 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Public Sector
If you rely on an org chart to demand attention, you’re not much of a leader, says PMC boss

If you rely on an org chart to demand attention, you’re not much of a leader, says PMC boss

7 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
Public Sector
Consultants touting their values (and other cliches) to the public sector

Consultants touting their values (and other cliches) to the public sector

6 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
3
Digital traineeships offered to some in APS

Digital traineeships offered to some in APS

6 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
2
Federal Government ICT contracts are proving to be problematic for some

Federal Government ICT contracts are proving to be problematic for some

3 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Jobs summit outcomes will mean extra pressure on public service

Jobs summit outcomes will mean extra pressure on public service

2 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Public sector leading with examples of AI initiatives helping the environment

Public sector leading with examples of AI initiatives helping the environment

1 September 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
APS needs to improve some core aspects of work, national audit office states

APS needs to improve some core aspects of work, national audit office states

31 August 2022 | By Chris Johnson
2
Former government undermined the public service, says Albo

Former government undermined the public service, says Albo

30 August 2022 | By Chris Johnson
1
Public Sector
Public servants will have to front inquiry into Morrison's secret ministries

Public servants will have to front inquiry into Morrison's secret ministries

29 August 2022 | By Chris Johnson
9
Opinion
Classification changes no, but there's much that will be embraced from APS review

Classification changes no, but there's much that will be embraced from APS review

29 August 2022 | By Chris Johnson
7
Policy dilemma for security of nation's capital

Policy dilemma for security of nation's capital

28 August 2022 | By Chris Johnson
13
China's economy is collapsing, Belt and Road is a debt-trap and other myths we need to address

China's economy is collapsing, Belt and Road is a debt-trap and other myths we need to address

26 August 2022 | By Chris Johnson
5
Public service classifications to remain untouched, for now

Public service classifications to remain untouched, for now

26 August 2022 | By Chris Johnson
14
Machinery of Government changes not yet completed leaving some agency teams empty

Machinery of Government changes not yet completed leaving some agency teams empty

25 August 2022 | By Chris Johnson
Start the conversation
Burke says public service 'absolutely critical' to Albanese's ambitious agenda (and it will be respected)

Burke says public service 'absolutely critical' to Albanese's ambitious agenda (and it will be respected)

24 August 2022 | By Chris Johnson
11

What's Trending

Public Sector3

The PM will decide when the election is held, but Alfred will have a big say

GrumpyGrandpa2 hours ago

“If the Prime Minister doesn’t have good news in the budget, which would seem to be the case,… View

Join the conversation
Opinion107

'It's quite a triggering experience': Coles' automatic gates have to go

ChrisinTurner2 hours ago

Lifts have auto doors too. View

John Campbell3 hours ago

I know for a fact no AI controls the gates at Coles Hornsby, and staff are in control of the button.… View

Dan JO3 hours ago

Thieves have already worked out you just need to linger near them until someone makes a purchase… View

Join the conversation
News1

Inquiry to review ACT election caretaker conventions in wake of health budget row

GrumpyGrandpa3 hours ago

This is so obvious. Anything that is material, needs be declared to the electorate. View

Join the conversation
News11

Brindabella Christian College goes into administration

Andrew Cooke5 hours ago

It will be interesting to see how the teachers and ultimately the students fare from this voluntary… View

Bragaba10 hours ago

The car park is a public car park. The government in its wisdom decided to keep it as is despite the… View

Canberra Gal1 day ago

But does this mean the current board is gone? View

Join the conversation
Opinion

'It's quite a triggering experience': Coles' automatic gates have to go

By Jarryd Rowley
107
News

Brindabella Christian College goes into administration

By Ian Bushnell
11
Breaking

UPDATED: 50-year-old man missing since Sunday found

By Claire Sams
Courts & Crime

Boy admits killing two teenagers in fatal Barton Highway crash

By Albert McKnight
News

Bermagui boat wreck salvage 'complex', clean-up likely to take weeks

By Marion Williams
Start the conversation
Public Sector

The Capital Water Cooler: Comings and goings in the public sector

By Andrew McLaughlin
Start the conversation

Featured Properties

Zango Logo

Today's Poll

How has your experience with MyWay+ been?

View Results

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

Featured Businesses

Insurance Brokers

allinsure

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

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

Commercial Real Estate Agents

Raine & Horne Commercial

Your business and property is important to us.

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

Developments

Ginninderry

A sustainable community of international significance in the Capital Region.

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

Professional Services

RSM

We share skills, insight and resources, as well as a client-centric approach that's based on a deep understanding of your business.

Find out more

Community Clubs

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

Leadership Strategies Series 2025: In-person
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.