By Angela Dorizas The New South Wales Ombudsman, Bruce Barbour, has called for integrity to be restored in the state’s public service. Tabling his Annual Report for 2008-2009 in parliament today,…
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Bligh calls for senior executives to retire from public service
By Angela Dorizas Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced a shake-up of the state’s public service, with the launch of a new job for job scheme to replace corporate employees…
Queensland public service revolt
By Angela Dorizas Unions have threatened to take industrial action if the Queensland Government fails to deliver on its election commitment of public servant wage increases. Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser…
Appeal to councils to end gender inequality
By Staff Writer Local government should play a greater role in pursuing national gender equality, according to the federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick. Speaking at the Australian Local Government’s…
Whistleblower protection laws long overdue
By Angela Dorizas The Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs today released the report of its inquiry into whistleblower protection in the Australian public sector. The report, titled Whistleblower protection: a…
Rann announces cabinet reshuffle
South Australia Premier Mike Rann has announced a major reshuffle to "freshen up" cabinet and the state’s public service. The shake-up involves two thirds of cabinet ministers changing posts or…