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Inaugural Commonwealth EPA boss appointed

Dan Holmes — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:56:10 +0000

Serial state agency boss John Bradley has been appointed the first head of the National Environmental Protection Authority.

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Why public-sector reform gets stuck in the middle

Felicity Neale — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:24:12 +0000

OPINION | Public sector reform stalls when middle leaders carry responsibility without matching authority, slowing delivery and decision-making.

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TPB investigates Peter Ristevski again over unregistered tax services

Felicity Neale — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:09:19 +0000

The tax regulator is to investigate Peter Ristevski for allegedly providing unregistered tax agent services and hiding activity through multiple entities.

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Auditor warns DPS to improve its cybersecurity

Felicity Neale — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:08:28 +0000

ANAO found the Department of Parliamentary Services failed to fully implement required cybersecurity measures and manage IT risks.

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Dancing with disruption: How change happens in practice

Felicity Neale — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:19:05 +0000

OPINION | COVID-19 reshaped government and society. The challenge now is whether institutions can learn, adapt, and use AI to meet a changing world.

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NSW’s $15bn uni sector still solvent despite governance woes

Julian Bajkowski — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:17:24 +0000

NSW universities remain financially strong, but auditors flagged concerns over consultant spending, procurement practices, and labour oversight.

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Movers & Shakers: APSC deputy commissioner departs

Dan Holmes — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:54:29 +0000

Supreme Court judges to lead Queensland human rights framework review and WA's CCC, AGS names senior executive lawyers, creative champion heads to WA, and more.

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APS uncertain about key elements of NDIS cuts

Dan Holmes — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:35:52 +0000

Health officials were unable to tell the NDIS inquiry about the effects of the proposed scheme changes on the states and regions, or whether participants need to plan years ahead.

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Like it or loathe it? Tell us what’s really happening with AI in government

Jessica Testa — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:24:38 +0000

Every voice matters in a national research initiative into attitudes, readiness and next steps for responsible — and meaningful — AI implementation across Australia’s public service.

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Camera found hidden in panel in UK government office

Felicity Neale — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:03:37 +0000

UK government confirms an electronic device was found hidden in a ministry building during a routine security check, investigation ongoing.

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