When responding to future pandemics, national cabinet should engage and consult more with local government.
Tag: COVID-19
New body to advise governments on pandemics
A centre for disease control is to be established in reaction to Covid inquiry.
Former senior public servant to head Covid-19 inquiry
Retired public servant Robyn Kruk has been appointed to an independent panel that will inquire into government responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Inside the UK’s digital transformation
The Sydney-born head of the UK’s digital transformation office outlines the government’s roadmap for change.
Covid proved why we need local government: study
The Covid pandemic demonstrated how councils can complement higher levels of government during emergencies, a study says.
Victoria expands council RAT distribution program as state testing ends
The Victorian government has expanded its local government rapid antigen test distribution service to more than 200 council sites.
Experienced public sector panel to review WA Covid response
An independent panel of experts will review WA’s Covid response, including border control measures.
Health failed to consider telehealth fraud risk during Covid: report
The health department failed to consider integrity risks, including provider fraud, when it expanded telehealth in response in to Covid-19.
Government declares Covid emergency phase ‘behind us’
The federal government has released its Covid Health Management Plan for 2023.
Safety tops list for public transport post Covid-19
Covid has changed the way people move around cities and regions forever, according to a new report on the future of public transport.