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Wage discrepancy across APS agencies not on, says Caroline Hughes

Wage discrepancy across APS agencies not on, says Caroline Hughes

6 March 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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PODCAST: The Hoot on public service ethics, woke rewrites and the Canberra identity

PODCAST: The Hoot on public service ethics, woke rewrites and the Canberra identity

4 March 2023 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Shorten in peak form running commentary on royal commission

Shorten in peak form running commentary on royal commission

4 March 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Robert put cabinet loyalty first when told Robodebt was illegal

Robert put cabinet loyalty first when told Robodebt was illegal

3 March 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Aussies have confidence in government but want it to leave them alone

Aussies have confidence in government but want it to leave them alone

3 March 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Canberra Liberals' election review set to be released to party members

Canberra Liberals' election review set to be released to party members

2 March 2023 | By Ian Bushnell
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Robodebt shows just how far APS independence has been eroded, says Podger

Robodebt shows just how far APS independence has been eroded, says Podger

2 March 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Minister vowed to double down on Robodebt even when told it was illegal, royal commission hears

Minister vowed to double down on Robodebt even when told it was illegal, royal commission hears

1 March 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Courts & Crime
Department of Finance executives encouraged conduct in alleged fraud conspiracy, barrister claims

Department of Finance executives encouraged conduct in alleged fraud conspiracy, barrister claims

1 March 2023 | By Albert McKnight
Public Sector
Big agenda, big deal if the APS isn't at capacity

Big agenda, big deal if the APS isn't at capacity

28 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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John Barilaro 'inappropriately interfered' in appointment for senior UK trade job, report finds

John Barilaro 'inappropriately interfered' in appointment for senior UK trade job, report finds

27 February 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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New cyber security office and laws headed our way

New cyber security office and laws headed our way

27 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Chaotic atmosphere reigned over the public service during Robodebt, royal commission hears

Chaotic atmosphere reigned over the public service during Robodebt, royal commission hears

27 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Lockheed Martin Australia touts export potential of home-grown battle management solution

Lockheed Martin Australia touts export potential of home-grown battle management solution

27 February 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Work-from-home tax rules change, just in time for the latest ATO graduate intake

Work-from-home tax rules change, just in time for the latest ATO graduate intake

26 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Top bureaucrats named (again) in Robodebt Royal Commission

Top bureaucrats named (again) in Robodebt Royal Commission

25 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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News
Steve Whan takes another shot at NSW Parliament following Campese withdrawal

Steve Whan takes another shot at NSW Parliament following Campese withdrawal

24 February 2023 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Public Sector
APS bargaining won't be all smooth sailing, Minister tells roadshow

APS bargaining won't be all smooth sailing, Minister tells roadshow

24 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Government challenges unis to step up and future-proof higher education policy

Government challenges unis to step up and future-proof higher education policy

24 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Public service actions getting even more scrutiny over Robodebt

Public service actions getting even more scrutiny over Robodebt

23 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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National security first and foremost, PM tells Australia and its neighbours

National security first and foremost, PM tells Australia and its neighbours

23 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Spy boss says public servants among those telling ASIO to ease up on foreign interference

Spy boss says public servants among those telling ASIO to ease up on foreign interference

22 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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'Own your mistakes,' retiring DVA secretary tells public servants (and recounts one of her own)

'Own your mistakes,' retiring DVA secretary tells public servants (and recounts one of her own)

22 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Trying to understand welfare payments in Jurassic Park

Trying to understand welfare payments in Jurassic Park

21 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Public Sector
Vivienne Thom appointed new chair of Parliamentary Leadership Taskforce

Vivienne Thom appointed new chair of Parliamentary Leadership Taskforce

20 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Public Sector
Too many calls to Centrelink going unanswered

Too many calls to Centrelink going unanswered

20 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Industry group calls for engagement on Defence Strategic Review findings

Industry group calls for engagement on Defence Strategic Review findings

20 February 2023 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Do you work in the public sector?

Do you work in the public sector?

19 February 2023
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Hypocrisy in government's message about contractors, Senate estimates told

Hypocrisy in government's message about contractors, Senate estimates told

17 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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Public service wage bargaining about to get serious

Public service wage bargaining about to get serious

16 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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RBA governor tells estimates to expect more interest rate hikes

RBA governor tells estimates to expect more interest rate hikes

16 February 2023 | By Chris Johnson
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PODCAST: The Hoot on everything from Home Affairs to Basil Fawlty and cancel culture

PODCAST: The Hoot on everything from Home Affairs to Basil Fawlty and cancel culture

16 February 2023 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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