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Dodgy NSW landlords hit with fines through new lease-sniffing tool

Julian Bajkowski — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:41 +0000

NSW landlords have been fined more than $50,000 for breaches of unlawful eviction laws designed to stop the gaming of rental conditions.

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Australia hedges US missile supply risk through local deal with Norway

Julian Bajkowski — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:44:43 +0000

Naval Strike Missiles and Joint Strike Missiles are set to be manufactured locally as the USA burns through its supply of Tomahawk missiles.

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DCCEEW does heavy lifting on budget repair

Dan Holmes — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:21:19 +0000

The department's total portfolio funding will drop by more than $2 billion next year, as 1,000 more people join the fold.

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Movers & Shakers: New APS and DVSC commissioners

The Mandarin — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

A new APS commissioner, first DVSC chief, two deputy directors at MOAD, fresh Open Government Forum civil society members, and more.

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HR champion Jacqui Curtis becomes public service commissioner

Melissa Coade — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:22:17 +0000

The APS has a new commissioner, with ATO chief operating officer Jacqui Curtis stepping into the role next month.

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DPS urged to get its data-handling principles in order

Tom Ravlic — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:07:17 +0000

The call follows concerns about a potential breach in parliamentary privilege within the department.

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How a Canadian department ‘insourced’ an IT fix to itself — and saved $50 million

Nate Glubish — Thu, 14 May 2026 05:34:15 +0000

Alberta’s public servants are using AI to save 95% on the cost of rebuilding critical government systems.

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AEC stalwart promoted to deputy electoral commissioner

Melissa Coade — Thu, 14 May 2026 04:35:36 +0000

The federal government has appointed acting deputy electoral commissioner Kathleen Gleeson to the substantive role.

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The hidden frontline: Why supporting military families is a national responsibility

Kate Robinson — Thu, 14 May 2026 04:21:41 +0000

'Retention, readiness, and transition outcomes are all influenced by family well-being. Defence effectiveness depends on stable household systems that allow serving members to meet operational demands over time.'

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Beep, beep! Labor’s Road Runner budget

Elliot Stein — Thu, 14 May 2026 04:05:28 +0000

Labor's tax agenda has shifted into overdrive, moving from incrementalism to some long-awaited bolder reform.

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