NSW return-to-workplace orders formally challenged

NSW return-to-workplace orders formally challenged

The New South Wales government’s controversial return-to-office orders for thousands of state public servants have been directly challenged by the state’s Public Service Association, which has demanded formal reviews because of the national fuel crisis. As states, including Victoria and Tasmania, invoke free public transport measures, and Queensland ...
Foam flies over aviation fire truck privatised funding bid

Foam flies over aviation fire truck privatised funding bid

Airservices Australia has hit robust industrial turbulence over a proposal to restructure the way the government-owned enterprise finances its aviation firefighting appliances, with the Aviation Branch of the United Firefighters Union of Australia branding the government’s intention an attempt “to effectively privatise the nation’s Aviation Rescue Fire ...
Public health providers have to obey strict cyber security rules – so should private contractors

Public health providers have to obey strict cyber security rules – so should private contractors

Getty ImagesFollowing a series of significant health data breaches, the government released a cyber security strategy and action plan to establish a national framework for responding to escalating cyber threats. The strategy covers New Zealand’s critical infrastructure, from the electricity grid to transport, financial payment systems and the health sector.

NSW return-to-workplace orders formally challenged

NSW return-to-workplace orders formally challenged
The New South Wales government’s controversial return-to-office orders for thousands of state public servants have been directly challenged by the state’s Public Service Association, which has demanded formal reviews because of the national fuel crisis. As states, including Victoria and Tasmania, invoke free public transport measures, and Queensland ...

Foam flies over aviation fire truck privatised funding bid

Foam flies over aviation fire truck privatised funding bid
Airservices Australia has hit robust industrial turbulence over a proposal to restructure the way the government-owned enterprise finances its aviation firefighting appliances, with the Aviation Branch of the United Firefighters Union of Australia branding the government’s intention an attempt “to effectively privatise the nation’s Aviation Rescue Fire ...

Public health providers have to obey strict cyber security rules – so should private contractors

Public health providers have to obey strict cyber security rules – so should private contractors
Getty ImagesFollowing a series of significant health data breaches, the government released a cyber security strategy and action plan to establish a national framework for responding to escalating cyber threats. The strategy covers New Zealand’s critical infrastructure, from the electricity grid to transport, financial payment systems and the health sector.