Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds government appointments too often look like ‘nepotism’
Recent governments have too often rewarded friends for past loyalty with plum jobs or picked candidates to promote…
Labor to squeeze public service, sparking warnings of job losses
Katy Gallagher and Jim Chalmers have put the squeeze on the federal public service to avoid a budget…
ATO issues draft rules for agency-wide use of generative AI
The Australian Taxation Office has issued draft chief executive instructions on the approved uses and restrictions of workplace…
How Australia’s national security chief used AI to write speeches
Australia’s top national security bureaucrat used an AI chatbot to ghostwrite speeches and messages to his colleagues, internal…
National Gallery of Australia anticipates rolling closures for repairs as it flags funding gaps
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) has forewarned of rolling closures for repairs that will shut the public…
Demanding a return to office, Dutton says women seeking flexible work can find job-sharing arrangements
An election promise to end work from home arrangements for public servants would not disadvantage women, the Coalition…