NSW finally gets rolling on $6bn of replacement trains - The …
August 23, 2023. NSW transport minister Jo Haylen. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NSW intercity and regional rail commuters will finally start to see $6 billion worth of high-tech rolling stock commissioned by the former government hitting the rails from next year after the Minns government miraculously resolved longstanding union safety concerns ...
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How innovative cleaning practices are driving sustainability in buildings. The Mandarin is an essential resource for anyone interested in Australia's public sector, with daily news, commentary, analysis and expert advice. The Mandarin acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the many nations across Australia, and pay our respect to Elders past ...
Australia’s moment to take on modern slavery
September 16, 2024. (arliftatoz2205/Adobe) Australia is at a critical point on the way to tackling modern slavery. Legislation on modern slavery was first passed in 2018. An amendment earlier this year established the role of a national anti-slavery commissioner, an appointment soon to be announced. Current laws have succeeded in raising ...
Secretary salaries: The List - The Mandarin
article-body. The Mandarin has trawled through federal departments’ annual reports for the last financial year to rank each secretary by two measures: total remuneration and base salary.. The list below ranks secretaries from their respective department’s 2021-22 reports based on total remuneration, including superannuation contributions and termination benefits.
Movers & Shakers: Rockliff rocks the boat - The Mandarin
This follows the compelled resignation of Michael Grainger, CEO of government-owned ferry operator TT-Line. Rockliff said “unacceptable delays” to the project warranted the direct government intervention. Ben Moloney will collaborate with TT-Line and TasPorts to ensure the delivery of two purpose-built ships.
Jobs growth in the public sector outpaces private employment
Feb 1, 2024 · This builds on the public service workforce growing 6.9% in the 2022-23 financial year. The latest State of the Service Report shows 82.7% of workers are employed full-time, followed by 12.7% who are part-time, and 4.5% who are casual. Ongoing progress in this area is essential to the government achieving its aim of reducing reliance on ...
ATO restructure revealed to staff - The Mandarin
Tax employees and unions this week moved into the formal consultation phase for the giant administrative overhaul, which has officially kicked off just weeks after new commissioner of taxation Rob Heferen started in the top job, replacing Chris Jordan. At least 5,000 ATO staff are understood to be subjected to the shake-up.
‘Inequity is devastating’: rural councils on the brink
Sep 27, 2024 · Rate hikes and service cuts have been hard for people in Mannum, hit by devastating floods in 2023. (Tim Dornin/AAP Photos) A farmer cancelled his car insurance to pay council rates, only to have an accident weeks later. Living on $11 for food a fortnight, a woman has to budget for a rate hike even though the council is cutting services.
New service model for people with intellectual disability
Oct 7, 2024 · The Mater Intellectual Disability and Autism Service (MIDAS) will also receive additional funding as part of the initiative. Queensland’s chief psychiatrist Dr John Reilly said the new centre and its expanded service offering would “greatly increase the capability of specialist mental health services”, and improve the lives and wellbeing ...
Ray Griggs to step down as Social Services secretary
Sep 18, 2024 · Department of Social Services secretary Ray Griggs has announced his retirement. When Griggs leaves his post towards the end of the year, it will mark the end of 46 years of public service across multiple departments and agencies, and the Royal Australian Navy. Griggs joined the Department of Social Services in 2021 after being the inaugural ...