A new audit recommends the ACT public service set more employment targets and introduce mandatory training to improve workforce diversity, particularly for First Nations and disabled staff.
A wave of federal department office relocations is planned for Canberra from 2026, involving Infrastructure, Tax, Defence and more. Discover the timelines and costs.
A top WA health official was paid $80,000 for a snap hospital audit, prompting calls to end government secrecy. Read why transparency advocates are demanding answers.
New polling reveals young Australians are most opposed to making the Australia Day public holiday optional for staff. Discover the data and the debate.
A Queensland Police Protective Service officer has been suspended and will face court following an alleged sexual assault in Townsville. Read the latest details.
Cairns community leaders argue for better alcohol education and support services instead of a public drunkenness crackdown. Learn why they say the current approach fails.
Analysis reveals Australia's freedom of information system has become more expensive and secretive, with costs doubling to $97.9 million while full releases halve. Read the full investigation.
A City of Belmont residents' group has labelled annual electors' meetings a 'complete waste of time', questioning council engagement after low attendance and over 20 motions were presented. Read more on the local democracy debate.
As Newcastle reviews its public toilets, locals highlight the lack of soap and inadequate facilities for the ageing and disabled. Read why these basic amenities are a public health necessity.
Civilian staff at the Department of Defence have lodged a record number of workers' compensation claims, with over half linked to psychological stress. Read the full analysis of the APS mental health crisis.
The federal government commits $225 million over four years to boost its internal AI, GovAI, and launch a secure AI assistant. Experts welcome the move but caution on measuring real impact.
The Albanese government has quietly abandoned its own definition of the public service's external workforce, which it previously used to accuse the Coalition of a $20.8bn 'shadow workforce'. Discover the new audit figures.
Victorian public transport fares will increase from 2026, with regular commuters facing up to $104 in extra annual costs. Learn the new Myki prices and the government's weekend travel relief.
New data reveals more than a third of Australian Public Service agencies failed to meet targets for bringing core work in-house, despite overall savings exceeding $542 million. Discover which departments struggled and which excelled.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has not ruled out reductions in public service staffing as agencies are ordered to find savings. MYEFO shows a spike in separation costs.
The Albanese government is investigating a surge in psychological injury claims among public servants, driving a workers' compensation bill to $7.9bn this year. Read the full analysis.
Median ATAR scores for Canberra's 2025 Year 12 cohort will remain hidden, continuing a trend of limited transparency. A delayed advisory committee review means data won't be public until at least 2026.
Australian authorities have seized over 400kg of illegal drugs using a custom AI model. The 2025 State of the Service report highlights AI's role in boosting public service innovation and capability.
Nearly 20% of staff at the Australian Office of Financial Management report witnessing corrupt conduct, a figure that has doubled since 2024. CEO Anna Hughes says she cannot explain the alarming survey results.
A look ahead at the major themes facing the Australian Public Service in 2026, from fiscal constraints and flexible work to landmark whistleblower protections. Discover what the new year holds.
Senior Australian public servants and military chiefs accepted thousands in gifts, including flight upgrades, sports tickets, and luxury items. Explore the full disclosure of perks declared on the official register.
Exclusive: DPS Secretary Jaala Hinchcliffe commits to fixing the department's culture of secrecy and bullying after a series of controversies. Read her plan for transparency.
Perth's CBD parking levy raises over $60 million annually, but a lack of transparency on its spending is fuelling public frustration. Clarity on fund allocation is now essential.
A major dual-service centre is set to rise on the Pacific Highway near Tea Gardens, creating 100 jobs and reviving the iconic 'Rock' site destroyed by fire in 2018. Read about the community's excitement and the project's strategic importance for freight.
A major bushfire near Bulahdelah has burned through 1400 hectares, closing the Pacific Highway. 70 firefighters are battling the blaze as conditions are expected to worsen. Residents urged to monitor warnings.
At least 19 homes have been lost as a devastating bushfire tears through Tasmania's east coast. Firefighters battle the blaze, with power outages expected for a week. Stay informed.
Internal emails show the Australian Research Council is planning staff cuts despite an expanded workload. Senator Pocock accuses the ARC of a secret restructure. Read the full investigation.
A proposed ferry service for Matilda Bay in Perth faces criticism for contradicting core urban development principles. Read the expert analysis on this controversial project.
Senior bureaucrats from Treasury and DFAT face senators on the last day of Senate estimates hearings. Key topics include ISIS brides, productivity, NDIS changes, and AI use in the APS.
Stockton residents face weeks of bus travel as both Newcastle ferries remain out of service. Authorities give conflicting information on repair delays and slipway availability. Read the latest.