Home - Government News
WEBJoin our mailing list to keep up-to-date with the latest Government News direct to your inbox. A Deep Dive into Digital Transformation with Civica. The power of digital transformation: how Australian councils are achieving a green tech future, providing better citizen services and moving close to the Holy Grail of IT.
How the government can effectively engage with startups
WEB17 September, 2020. . The evolving startup ecosystem in Australia presents boundless opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and jobs creation, including playing a leading and proactive role in developing a coronavirus vaccine, writes Amanda Siqueira. To keep the startup ecosystem growing and thriving, the government has developed a ...
Jim Betts to become top NSW bureaucrat - Government News
WEBJul 12, 2021 — Tasmanian gallery head to lead Sydney Harbour Trust. DPIE Secretary Jim Betts has been appointed Secretary of the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, replacing Tim Reardon. Jim Betts. Mr Betts takes up his new role in October. The appointment was announced a day after Mr Reardon said he was stepping down to return to the private sector.
About - Government News
WEBGovernment News is Australia’s independent online publication reporting on government in Australia. We provide independent coverage of local, state and federal government and their administration of programs and initiatives. We’re a trusted source of news and analysis for government and public sector professionals, including senior managers and key decision-makers at all levels, as well as
Augmenting technology: the new skills for government professionals
WEB22 March, 2018. Government professionals will need skills that augment technologies, experts say. Government agencies are identifying the skills their staff will need to effectively complement emerging technologies that promise to transform service delivery, senior bureaucrats say. Users of government services expect personalisation and faster ...
Government accused of stacking Fair Work Commission
WEBApr 11, 2022 — New Premier for Tas. New governor for WA. Former mayor sworn into SA cabinet. The federal government has been accused of stacking the Fair Work Commission with the appointment of WA resources lobbyist Paul Schneider. Mr Schneider has been appointed the newest Commissioner of the Fair Work Commission and will begin in …
Focus on new technologies after government renews IBM agreement
WEBJan 15, 2023 — The DTA announced last week the new $725 million deal will replace its original whole of government arrangement with IBM, first signed off in 2018 for $1 billion. It’s mandatory for non-corporate Commonwealth entities to contract under the arrangement when procuring IBM products and services. It can also be used by state and territory ...
Vertical farms offer solution for unused urban space
WEB26 September, 2019. Indoor vertical farming is a more efficient way of growing crops because it is a controlled environment, proponents say. Vertical farms can boost community engagement while making good use of vacant urban spaces, the founder of a vertical farming start up says. InvertiGro founder and CEO Ben Lee will showcase vertical ...
Musical chairs at DPE as Fishburn returns to top job
WEBMay 12, 2023 — Kiersten Fishburn. Ms Fishburn unexpectedly left the then DPIE in December 2021, less than two months after being appointed secretary by then Premier Gladys Berejiklian and was replaced with Michael Cassel, who had been CEO of the Land and Housing Corporation. Mr Cassel is understood to be ‘taking a …
Government offloads Airservices boss - Government News
WEB2 May, 2024. The head of the national airspace management agency will depart next month after eight years in the job, despite the board recommending his reappointment. Airservices Australia CEO Jason Harfield will end his term next month, Transport minister Catherine King says. Mr Harfield confirmed to a Senate Estimates committee in February ...