How a Civic lakeside stadium could open by 2030 Business leaders, Katy Gallagher voice support for city stadium. The Canberra Times · Oct 7
OpenAI’s Medicare attack has exposed Australia’s ‘tech debt’. Fixing it could bring a big bill for taxpayers Home affairs department orders all federal government agencies to conduct review of ‘legacy technology’ amid fallout from AI agent hacks The Guardian - AU · Oct 2
Million-dollar public servants: 11 staff at Australia’s Future Fund paid significantly more than the PM One executive received a $1.5m package last year, while 10 other staff received remuneration exceeding $1m each The Guardian - AU · Oct 1
Anthropic will not appear at Senate inquiry into AI and datacentres amid fallout from OpenAI hack Company behind Claude chatbot expected to attend separate Australian government hearing on AI next week The Guardian - AU · Sep 28
'Thank you and farewell': First woman to lead ACT public service retires Long-serving leader leaves after 12 years in key dual role. The Canberra Times · Sep 28
Departments hit insourcing targets on paper while contractor spending surges Scathing audit exposes design flaw in federal public service anti-outsourcing rules. The Canberra Times · Sep 28
Billions out the door: agencies' extraordinary June contract rush There was a big rush to spend taxpayer funds last June. The Canberra Times · Sep 27
Why Linda Reynold's been paid $54k, and who's reviving her 'mean girls' complaint? Some 'very special items' will be sold off. The Canberra Times · Sep 27
OpenAI hack on Australian government reveals anxiety at heart of global artificial intelligence dilemma As the UN warns traditional safeguards are ‘unravelling’, Donald Trump says he will encourage, not restrain, the AI race The Guardian - AU · Sep 25
Albanese says OpenAI hacked government health website in 'obviously unacceptable' breach OpenAI did not raise the alarm with the Australian government until September, when it sent a message to a generic email inbox that is only checked once each day. Euronews · Sep 24
Email address 'looked at once a day': how Services Australia failed to report hack by AI model A string of 'legacy' government websites could be at risk. The Canberra Times · Sep 24
Proposed fuel 'shield' slammed, no tax cut on horizon A plan to automatically cut the fuel excise when oil hits a certain price has been dismissed by the government, which also ruled out a cut to the tax on fuel. AAP · Sep 20
Merit pools, promotions and hiring under the microscope in APS-wide bargaining Union not happy with Commonwealth positions. The Canberra Times · Sep 20
ACT suburb chosen for nation-first home electrification trial The federal Labor initiative is worth $8.2 million. The Canberra Times · Sep 17
The Canberra Times · Sep 17 Katy Gallagher explores ban on smart glasses dubbed 'creepy' in the APS The ACT government is yet to decide.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17 Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces
AAP · Sep 16 Aussie men and women ranking as more equal than ever Australia has broken into the top 10 gender-equal nations for the first time, but is slipping on some measures, a global report has found.
The Canberra Times · Sep 10 Labor pollies stand by $4m worth of 'pork-barrelling' grants in ACT federal seats One project has been completed as questions continue to mount.
The Canberra Times · Sep 10 'Keep fighting': CPSU appoints new national secretary as APS-wide bargaining heats up The CPSU governing council has appointed a new national secretary.
The Canberra Times · Sep 8 'Serious explaining to do': calls for probe into $1m grant to Tuggeranong sporting club Labor's invite-only fund 'is not transparent', critics say.
The Canberra Times · Aug 30 'Too many tasks': What the stressed-out staff at this agency think of their bosses Staff at the extra-small agency had a demanding year.
The Canberra Times · Aug 29 The yardstick Andrew Barr is using to measure success Chief Minister tells Labor conference growth was not to be feared.
The Canberra Times · Aug 18 'Served Canberra well': no need to heed MP's self-government review call, ACT govt says Lukewarm reaction to call for 'everything on the table' probe.
AAP · Aug 17 'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform Greens, coalition and independent senators have raised significant concerns in parliament over Labor's cuts to disability funding.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14 Heart, smarts and pragmatism: why health minister Mark Butler is suddenly a contender as a future PM Cabinet colleagues say the veteran politician’s carriage of the NDIS firestorm shows his political judgement and collaborative style