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Whitepaper: Engagement maturity in practice

The Mandarin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:33:40 +0000

While public sector organisations are under pressure to deliver faster, engagement can suffer as a result. Learn more about improving engagement maturity.

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Australia urgently needs a whistleblower protection agency, say senators

Felicity Neale — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:01:04 +0000

Three senators have praised the KPMG whistleblower and called for stronger legal protections after exposing widespread ethical failures at the firm.

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USAF B-2s become RAAF Amberley’s latest strategic bowser buddies

Julian Bajkowski — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:44:09 +0000

Australia earns first certification for B-2 Spirit hot pit refuelling, boosting RAAF-USAF interoperability and rapid strike support.

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Gallagher reveals new pay-per-play digital ID regime

Julian Bajkowski — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:32:37 +0000

Government takes its first dive into difficult waters as pricing discussions continue; consumers spared, regulated businesses -- not so much.

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Social media crackdown escalates as eSafety gets more powers

Melissa Coade — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:12:48 +0000

Labor to fine tech giants $99 million for breaching new social media laws aimed at protecting young people from online harm.

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Media and telco companies top AI adopters, ABS data shows

Melissa Coade — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:03:15 +0000

Australia's innovation-active SMEs are adopting AI at nearly five times the rate of other businesses, with uptake accelerating across key industries.

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NACC committee dives into appointment of next commissioner

Dan Holmes — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:53:17 +0000

Less than a week into the recruitment of the next NACC commissioner, parliament has gathered evidence on the process and progress.

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‘Morally bankrupt’ KPMG trains public servants in ethics

Peter Gearin — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:42:25 +0000

Senator Barbara Pocock has revealed KPMG's $1.3 million contract with the APS Academy covers ethical conduct in management.

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NSW government reveals IPART chair

Dan Holmes — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:25:05 +0000

The state's point-to-point transport commissioner, Anthony Wing, joins IPART on Wednesday, replacing Carmel Donnelly.

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More senior ATO staff poached to lead next APS bargaining round

Julian Bajkowski — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:43:43 +0000

ATO assistant commissioner returns for second round of industrial relations duty. Think you can do a better job than last time? Apply here.

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