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Tasmania reforms government contracting rules

Tasmania reforms government contracting rules

The Tasmanian government has introduced a new tendering and contracting regime for government work. Treasurer Eric Abetz has instructed agencies to approach Tasmanian businesses first for procurement processes valued under $100,000. For projects over this amount, agencies are instructed to approach at least two local businesses, “where there is local
NACC deputy commissioner Nicole Rose resigns

NACC deputy commissioner Nicole Rose resigns

Deputy commissioner Nicole Rose has resigned from the national anti-corruption watchdog. Rose’s final day with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will be later this month. She will relocate overseas, following a period of leave. NACC announced Rose’s resignation in its monthly update today. “Rose has brought a wealth of knowledge
Merit in the APS: A useful if incomplete guide

Merit in the APS: A useful if incomplete guide

The Australian Public Service Commission has released a new ‘Guide on Merit in the Australian Public Service’.  Directed primarily at HR practitioners in APS agencies, it aims to help agencies understand and uphold the merit principle, “while also building innovative, responsive and flexible recruitment processes that meet individual agency needs”.
Public sector recruitment stalwart Hudson hits the wall

Public sector recruitment stalwart Hudson hits the wall

One of Australia’s biggest public service contingent and labour-hire contracting firms has been put on financial life support after Hudson Global Resources confirmed it had appointed administrators, with a creditors’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday. Australian Securities and Investments Commission records confirm that WLP Restructuring has been appointed ...
From industry to gun policy, with love

From industry to gun policy, with love

For a government that generally prefers timid managerialism to leadership, and mediocrity and business-as-usual over risk-taking, Labor’s appointment of Industry secretary Meghan Quinn to head the Defence Department deserves at least one and a half cheers — two, if we’re being generous. And to the extent the appointment upsets Defence
Top government appointments for women on the rise

Top government appointments for women on the rise

If it feels like more women than usual have been appointed to top leadership roles at Australian government institutions and agencies, it’s because there have. The Department of Defence, the Australian Army, the Reserve Bank of Australia, the federal Treasury, the Australian Federal Police, and the Department of Home Affairs
Monday Briefing: Japan’s PM visits Australia

Monday Briefing: Japan’s PM visits Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra today after arriving in Australia on Sunday. The meeting comes at a tense time for two leaders, who are each trying to balance their countries’ needs against an increasingly hostile global economic situation. When the two meet
NSW agencies unfairly audited COVID support recipients

NSW agencies unfairly audited COVID support recipients

NSW government agencies unfairly subjected small businesses to compliance audits, according to the state’s ombud. The NSW ombud investigation into Service NSW (SNSW) and Revenue NSW (RNSW) found that the agencies were using audits as an “after-the-fact eligibility assessment”. The NSW Business Grant, JobSaver payment, and Micro-business Grant delivered ...
ASIC to raise exam cheating with Big Four firms

ASIC to raise exam cheating with Big Four firms

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has told Senate estimates it is reviewing information about three registered auditors reported to them by their professional body for exam cheating. An ASIC response to questions from Greens Senator Barbara Pocock on auditors and exam cheating reveals that Chartered Accountants Australia and New

Tasmania reforms government contracting rules

Tasmania reforms government contracting rules
The Tasmanian government has introduced a new tendering and contracting regime for government work. Treasurer Eric Abetz has instructed agencies to approach Tasmanian businesses first for procurement processes valued under $100,000. For projects over this amount, agencies are instructed to approach at least two local businesses, “where there is local

NACC deputy commissioner Nicole Rose resigns

NACC deputy commissioner Nicole Rose resigns
Deputy commissioner Nicole Rose has resigned from the national anti-corruption watchdog. Rose’s final day with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will be later this month. She will relocate overseas, following a period of leave. NACC announced Rose’s resignation in its monthly update today. “Rose has brought a wealth of knowledge

Merit in the APS: A useful if incomplete guide

Merit in the APS: A useful if incomplete guide
The Australian Public Service Commission has released a new ‘Guide on Merit in the Australian Public Service’.  Directed primarily at HR practitioners in APS agencies, it aims to help agencies understand and uphold the merit principle, “while also building innovative, responsive and flexible recruitment processes that meet individual agency needs”.

Public sector recruitment stalwart Hudson hits the wall

Public sector recruitment stalwart Hudson hits the wall
One of Australia’s biggest public service contingent and labour-hire contracting firms has been put on financial life support after Hudson Global Resources confirmed it had appointed administrators, with a creditors’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday. Australian Securities and Investments Commission records confirm that WLP Restructuring has been appointed ...

From industry to gun policy, with love

From industry to gun policy, with love
For a government that generally prefers timid managerialism to leadership, and mediocrity and business-as-usual over risk-taking, Labor’s appointment of Industry secretary Meghan Quinn to head the Defence Department deserves at least one and a half cheers — two, if we’re being generous. And to the extent the appointment upsets Defence

Top government appointments for women on the rise

Top government appointments for women on the rise
If it feels like more women than usual have been appointed to top leadership roles at Australian government institutions and agencies, it’s because there have. The Department of Defence, the Australian Army, the Reserve Bank of Australia, the federal Treasury, the Australian Federal Police, and the Department of Home Affairs

Monday Briefing: Japan’s PM visits Australia

Monday Briefing: Japan’s PM visits Australia
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra today after arriving in Australia on Sunday. The meeting comes at a tense time for two leaders, who are each trying to balance their countries’ needs against an increasingly hostile global economic situation. When the two meet

NSW agencies unfairly audited COVID support recipients

NSW agencies unfairly audited COVID support recipients
NSW government agencies unfairly subjected small businesses to compliance audits, according to the state’s ombud. The NSW ombud investigation into Service NSW (SNSW) and Revenue NSW (RNSW) found that the agencies were using audits as an “after-the-fact eligibility assessment”. The NSW Business Grant, JobSaver payment, and Micro-business Grant delivered ...

ASIC to raise exam cheating with Big Four firms

ASIC to raise exam cheating with Big Four firms
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has told Senate estimates it is reviewing information about three registered auditors reported to them by their professional body for exam cheating. An ASIC response to questions from Greens Senator Barbara Pocock on auditors and exam cheating reveals that Chartered Accountants Australia and New