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The ATO and NDIA follow for highest number of misconduct complaints.
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Ten Services Australia staff fired for sexual harassment in 2025
Eleanor Campbell, Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9156549/high-harassment-complaints-in-key-australian-government-agencies
about 14 hours ago
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Recruiters reveal the new 'gold standard' for APS jobseekers.
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The former 'bonus' skills now essential to land an APS job
Ray Athwal, Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9129292/ai-and-digital-skills-crucial-for-aps-job-success
about 15 hours ago
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Costs are rising, but long-term job placements are falling.
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Govt axes ten job providers as key employment program fails target
Ray Athwal, Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9160652/government-cancels-underperforming-job-service-licences
about 17 hours ago
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Contingency and commission-based advocacy fees could be banned.
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DVA concerned 'unscrupulous' companies holding 'sensitive information' about defence offshore
Lanie Tindale, Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9171431/veterans-data-at-risk-by-hosting-data-offshore-dva
about 18 hours ago
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Senate estimates day three: Defence and Health to appear in the morning
Ray Athwal, Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:47
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9172386/defence-and-health-under-scrutiny-at-senate-estimates
about 20 hours ago
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Senate estimates day three: Defence and Health to appear in the morning
Ray Athwal, Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:47
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9172386/defence-and-health-under-scrutiny-at-senate-estimates-day-three
about 22 hours ago
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A teary farewell, a backlog a year old and a frosty back-and-forth.
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As it happened: what you missed from day two of Senate estimates
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Ray Athwal, Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:09
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9171471/senate-estimates-day-two-2026
about 22 hours ago
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BoM website blow, DEWR secretary sacked, and Bondi royal commission funding.
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Everything you missed in day one of estimates
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Ray Athwal, Eleanor Campbell, Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:05
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9170463/senate-estimates-day-one-2026
about 22 hours ago
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Contingency and commission-based advocacy fees could be banned.
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DVA concerned 'unscrupulous' companies holding 'sensitive information' about defence offshore
Lanie Tindale, Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9171431/veterans-data-at-risk-paid-advocates-hosting-data-offshore-dva
about 23 hours ago
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At least 22 staff have left the agency in just over a year.
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Review announced of tiny Treasury agency responsible for dealing with government debt
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:15
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9172097/treasury-agency-faces-mass-staff-exodus-and-review
1 day ago
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Survivors describe the agency head's behaviour as 'disturbing.'
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'Agency is a sham': calls for CEO to resign after Senate estimates outburst
Dana Daniel, Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:11
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9171830/outrage-as-pwss-chief-laughs-at-question-on-complaints-during-senate-estimates
1 day ago
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'It's been an honour to serve."
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APS Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer in tears over his retirement
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:51
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9171944/gordon-de-brouwer-retires-reflects-on-public-service
1 day ago
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And they are about to move buildings to accommodate.
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Just a quarter of this department's staff are in the office each day
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9171389/infrastructure-downsizes-canberra-offices-with-new-move
1 day ago
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Officials confirmed Natalie James was terminated last year.
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Sacked DEWR boss to receive $900k payout after early termination
Eleanor Campbell, Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:15
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9171488/natalie-james-to-recieve-932k-payout-after-termination
2 days ago
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Senate estimates day two: DAFF and WGEA to appear this morning
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:09
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9171471/senators-scrutinise-government-departments-today
2 days ago
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Turns out we're all susceptible to roaming charge stuff-ups ... but the 50% refund?
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Federal minister cops two-week $60,000 phone bill after department forgot to adjust roaming
Ray Athwal, Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9170992/minister-chris-bowens-team-hit-by-60000-roaming-phone-bill
3 days ago
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Transport and PM&C bosses to be grilled on first day of Senate estimates
Eleanor Campbell, Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:05
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9170463/senate-scrutinises-climate-and-finance-amid-budget-talks
3 days ago
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A long-awaited response was finally tabled.
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Labor rejects proposed veto powers over $15m consultancy contracts
Eleanor Campbell, Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:07
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9161965/labor-rejects-proposed-veto-powers-for-consultancy-contracts
3 days ago
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Fixing the PM's furniture or mixing 10 different shades of white paint is all in a day's work.
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The little-known Parliament workshop where centuries-old skills are preserved
Brittney Levinson, Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9110439/behind-the-scenes-with-parliaments-in-house-french-polisher
3 days ago
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One minister said the Coalition's intense questioning had burdened departments.
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Senate estimates kick off ... with more than 1600 questions overdue from the last round
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9170391/senate-estimates-queries-unanswered-ahead-of-may-2026-budget
3 days ago
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'The email was quickly recalled', a spokesperson told Public Eye.
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How a footy joke caught this MP in the dreaded 'reply-all' email trap
Eleanor Campbell, Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9165628/how-a-footy-joke-caught-this-mp-in-the-dreaded-reply-all-trap
3 days ago
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His appointment follows the premature departure of Natalie James.
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Former energy official named new DEWR secretary
Eleanor Campbell, Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:03
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9168888/prime-minister-names-senior-energy-official-as-new-dewr-secretary
7 days ago
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Finance Minister wants to finish enterprise bargaining as soon as possible.
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New wage offer coming for ACTPS staff after 3% raise knocked back
Jasper Lindell, Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:13
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9168758/act-public-servants-to-get-new-wage-offer-after-knocking-back-3
7 days ago
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See how your portfolio ranks in the latest gender report.
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Women still hold majority of government board positions, but gaps remain
Eleanor Campbell, Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9166498/women-hold-majority-of-government-board-positions-but-gaps-remain
8 days ago
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Meanwhile, one agency doubled its grad intake this year.
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Major departments cut down on grad hires amid APS 'belt-tightening' drive
Eleanor Campbell, Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9161054/aps-hiring-slows-amid-federal-government-budget-constraints
8 days ago
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Top contenders emerge for the challenging senior post.
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Who's in line to replace Greg Moriarty as Defence secretary?
Eleanor Campbell, Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9160688/whos-in-line-to-replace-greg-moriarty-as-defence-secretary
9 days ago
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Costs are rising, but long-term job placements are falling.
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Workforce Australia fails to meet key jobs target for successive year
Ray Athwal, Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9160652/government-cancels-underperforming-job-service-licences
10 days ago
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The ATO and NDIA follow for highest number of misconduct complaints.
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Ten Services Australia staff fired for sexual harassment in 2025
Eleanor Campbell, Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9156549/high-harassment-complaints-in-key-australian-government-agencies
10 days ago
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Recruiters reveal the new 'gold standard' for APS jobseekers.
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Looking for an APS job? Here is what you need to know
Ray Athwal, Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9129292/ai-and-digital-skills-crucial-for-aps-job-success
10 days ago
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'It's completely out of step with every other department.'
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'Available on request': Why this agency wouldn't upload FOI documents
Dana Daniel, Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9165227/services-australia-revamps-foi-document-access-after-complaint
10 days ago
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The agency spent $163,375 on Qantas lounges.
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Services Australia spends over $200k on airport lounge memberships
Eleanor Campbell, Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9163800/services-australia-to-review-200k-airport-lounge-spend
10 days ago
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Groups targeted by federal hate laws yet to be identified.
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'Drowning': Experts warn Home Affairs lacks resources for effective hate-listing regime
Eleanor Campbell, Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9148640/home-affairs-ill-equipped-for-new-hate-group-ban-experts-warn
15 days ago
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The public service names to watch in 2026.
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All the public servants who played top roles over summer
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9161362/public-servants-at-the-helm-over-xmas-break
16 days ago
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He 'engaged in threatening behaviour,' commission finds.
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Public servant who claims he was 'framed' loses dismissal case
Hannah Neale, Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9141596/public-servant-loses-unfair-dismissal-claim-against-department-of-health-disability-and-ageing
16 days ago
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And a full list of people receiving Public Service Medals.
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Meet the Canberrans recognised for their public service work in the Australia Day awards
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:07
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9156986/champions-of-change-act-public-service-heroes
17 days ago
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What's that in the sky? It is just a floating orb.
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UFOs are out, work-from-couch is in for bureaucrats
Ray Athwal, Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9157485/public-eye-ufos-are-out-work-from-couch-is-in-for-bureaucrats
17 days ago
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Agencies urged to become more transparent on automated technology use.
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Watchdog finds zero federal agencies fully transparent about automated decisions
Ray Athwal, Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:28
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9159213/agencies-fail-transparency-test-on-automation-use
18 days ago
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Report reveals decade-high for public service leave.
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Which agency recorded the most leave?
Ray Athwal, Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9158393/frontline-staff-driving-rise-in-aps-sick-leave-says-report
18 days ago
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The senior public servant said he will exit in February.
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APS Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer resigns two years early
Eleanor Campbell, Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:41
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9159269/gordon-de-brouwer-to-resign-as-public-service-commissioner
20 days ago
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Government confirms airline panel to kick in July 1.
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Public servants to retain status credits under new APS travel policy
Eleanor Campbell, Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9158629/public-servants-to-retain-status-credits-in-new-aps-travel-policy
20 days ago
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ACIC staff bypassed lowest airfare on 70 per cent of trips.
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Public servants breached travel rules over 200 times, audit finds
Eleanor Campbell, Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9157968/public-servants-breached-travel-rules-over-200-times-audit-finds
21 days ago
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eSafety Commissioner secures $74,000 pay rise.
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How much senior bureaucrats are earning this financial year
Eleanor Campbell, Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9154255/how-much-senior-bureaucrats-are-earning-this-financial-year
23 days ago
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And thousands spent on custom bright-green ties.
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Ley's top spinner lashes out at Summernats
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9152340/canberras-summernats-criticised-by-leys-press-secretary
24 days ago
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New analysis shows a flood of young staff into executive ranks.
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Younger APS staff are climbing the pay ladder faster than ever
Eleanor Campbell, Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9148708/why-young-public-servants-are-rising-up-through-aps-ranks
24 days ago
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New review warns the department must look interstate.
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'Very top-heavy': PM's department urged to look outside of Canberra bubble
Eleanor Campbell, Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:02
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9153953/pms-department-urged-to-look-outside-of-canberra-bubble
27 days ago
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Small changes can make a difference in making staff feel understood.
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How fidget spinners and protein snacks helped transform this workplace
Brittney Levinson, Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9137347/empact-finds-success-by-supporting-neurodiversity-in-the-office
27 days ago
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ACT companies say they have the skills to deliver large Commonwealth campaigns.
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Canberra agencies locked out of lucrative federal ad contracts
Ray Athwal, Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9143076/canberra-ad-agencies-excluded-from-federal-government-campaigns
28 days ago
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Audit finds existing diversity strategy is more than 15 years old.
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Set more targets, require more training to boost ACTPS diversity: audit
Jasper Lindell, Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9152196/act-public-service-urged-to-boost-diversity-targets
28 days ago
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More than half a dozen moves are planned.
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The public service departments moving offices in 2026 and beyond
Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9141028/australian-public-service-office-relocations-planned-for-2026
29 days ago
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Plans for a new Canberra museum were abandoned after cost estimates rose to $50m.
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More than $2 million spent on museum that was never built
Eleanor Campbell, Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:30
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9136519/afp-scraps-44m-museum-after-projected-50m-cost-blowout
about 1 month ago
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