WA signs common use deal with AWS - Government News
WEBDec 9, 2020 · Vendors say WA's new common use arrangement with AWS will drive innovation in the state. The WA government has signed a mandatory common use arrangement with US cloud giant Amazon Web Services. The arrangement, which leverages the Commonwealth’s Whole of Government Agreement for AWS public cloud services, means all public authorities must use ...
Progressive reforms mean local government must now step up
WEB22 March, 2021. Victoria's new Local Government Act has been touted as the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the sector in three decades. When it comes to compliance, it’s not a case of one size fits all, writes Deborah Coram. In the case of local government, the requirements – for Victoria at least – have changed dramatically ...
Former NSW AG proposed as new corruption chief - Government …
WEB27 June, 2022. The Parliamentary ICAC committee is considering the recommendation of John Hatzistergos as the new anti-corruption commissioner. Former NSW Attorney General John Hatzistergos has been proposed as the new ICAC Chief Commmissioner when Peter Hall QC’s term ends in August. The announcement of the proposed appointment is …
NSW Circular launches new tool for councils - Government News
WEBDec 6, 2021 · NSW Circular CEO Lisa McLean said the circular economy is a “$2 trillion opportunity in Australia”. A new platform will help councils and communities to track their transition to zero waste. The circular economy metrics platform was launched today by NSW Circular, the NSW government-funded body helping to deliver a …
Whistleblower claims NDIS fraud squad ‘dysfunctional’
WEBFeb 20, 2020 · The task force set up to investigate fraud in the National Disability Insurance Scheme is under-resourced and dysfunctional, a whistleblower claims. The federal government announced the establishment of National Disability Insurance Fraud Taskforce in July 2018, saying a squad of 100 officers would be …
Recruitment survey reveals nation’s top public sector employer
WEBAug 15, 2022 · The NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) has been rated Australia’s top public sector employer. It was also ranked the number three employer overall in a national study by recruitment agency Randstad Australia. The results are based on the views 6,000 people who reviewed and ranked 75 organisations in terms of attractiveness.
Gershon ICT review to be implemented ‘in full’ - Government News
WEBNov 25, 2008 · By Adam Coleman. Today the Rudd Government announced that it will implement “in full” the recommendations of Sir Peter Gershon’s review of the Commonwealth’s use of information and communications technology (ICT). The Gershon review recommends a major program of both administrative reform and cultural change within the Australian Public ...
Public servants back standard pay scales for APS
WEBFeb 28, 2023 · APS1s reported hours for work as the third most important condition, with all other classifications choosing leave entitlements. Sixteen per cent of respondents backed standardising pay and pay scales, 15 per cent wanted standard leave entitlements and 15 per cent said workplace flexibility should be standardised.
From ‘hot-desking’ to ‘hotelling’: The next wave of flexibility in the ...
WEB18 November, 2021. Mind Tools recommends giving people other ways of expressing ‘ownership’ at work. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is introducing hot-desking and employees would book a desk to work in the office. This is known as ‘hotelling’, and just like a hotel room, employees book a space.
Inside Townsville’s flood recovery efforts - Government News
WEBFeb 24, 2019 · In Townsville on Thursday, Major General Stuart Smith met with local MPs with an update on the recovery effort, with $13.9 million in emergency hardship payments having been provided to 71,000 people. Clean-up efforts continue; 100,000 supplies distributed. For the past few weeks council has been leading the short-term recovery efforts ...