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How the DEWR vs Deloitte AI battle unfolded

How the DEWR vs Deloitte AI battle unfolded

Tania Rishniw has stepped from the frying pan into the fire by becoming acting secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, replacing Natalie James. Rishniw takes on the task not long after dealing with the controversy that embroiled both the DEWR and accounting behemoth, Deloitte, following the use
Former Vic chief mental health nurse named CCYP

Former Vic chief mental health nurse named CCYP

Tracy Beaton will commence as Victoria’s principal Commissioner for Children and Young People on Monday.  Announcing Beaton’s appointment, Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn said the consultant and former mandarin brought a long history of improving child protection systems to her new role. “Tracy has decades of experience in child protection
Public service under siege in 2025

Public service under siege in 2025

The size, working conditions, roles, and demographics of public services have come under fire worldwide. Adding to this strain is the growing use of AI in the public sector, which politicians are increasingly promoting as a replacement for traditional bureaucratic roles. We look back on the international government workforces that

How the DEWR vs Deloitte AI battle unfolded

How the DEWR vs Deloitte AI battle unfolded
Tania Rishniw has stepped from the frying pan into the fire by becoming acting secretary of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, replacing Natalie James. Rishniw takes on the task not long after dealing with the controversy that embroiled both the DEWR and accounting behemoth, Deloitte, following the use

Former Vic chief mental health nurse named CCYP

Former Vic chief mental health nurse named CCYP
Tracy Beaton will commence as Victoria’s principal Commissioner for Children and Young People on Monday.  Announcing Beaton’s appointment, Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn said the consultant and former mandarin brought a long history of improving child protection systems to her new role. “Tracy has decades of experience in child protection

Public service under siege in 2025

Public service under siege in 2025
The size, working conditions, roles, and demographics of public services have come under fire worldwide. Adding to this strain is the growing use of AI in the public sector, which politicians are increasingly promoting as a replacement for traditional bureaucratic roles. We look back on the international government workforces that