The Australian Public Service leadership calls on staff to share their views in a “frank and fearless manner” with the government’s review into the APS while union raises concerns about panel membership.
Category: Industrial Relations
Data shines light on workforce trends in local government
With 420 councils employing more than half their workforce locally, Australian local government makes a significant contributor to national productivity and quality of life, an analysis shows.
Perth City Council to be suspended
The City of Perth, popularly known as Perth City Council, has been a soap opera for a year or more. Now the State Government has had enough, and has declared…
Blue Mountains City Council faces suspension – again
NSW Local Government Minister Gabrielle Upton has moved to suspend Blue Mountains City Council, after doubts have being raised about the independence of its investigation into asbestos management. Ms Upton…
Union outrage over outsourcing of immigration services
The Australian Government’s move to outsource key visa functions has drawn a sharp response from the Commonwealth Public Service Union (CPSU). Although it came into existence only on 1 January,…
WA to cut back SES payouts, benefits
New approach to reduce large compensation payments to WA’s most senior bureaucrats.
People matter for local government
Approximately 1,500 NSW local government employees responded to the latest People Matter employee perception survey.
The costs of a casual job
The costs of a casual job are now outweighing any pay benefits.
Customs targets employers of illegal workers
ABF officers have inspected businesses and residential premises targeting organised visa fraud and illegal work.
Federal Government to target modern slavery
A consultation paper outlines the government’s Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Reporting Requirement.