Public service
Why a reluctance to disclose is hurting Queensland’s diversity targets
Queensland has failed to reach this ambitious target, but advocates say there are myriad reasons that public servants might not disclose.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Latest
The Queensland government jobs where most people can work from home
Some public servants manage to avoid going into the office at all, as working from home remains a dominant trend long after COVID.
- by Felicity Caldwell
‘Great waste of time and money’: Birthday GIF drama exposed by commission
The Queensland public service is mired in a new and unusual controversy after a GIF posted in a group chat was deemed racist and sexually provocative.
- by Sean Parnell
Taxpayers funded two Europe trips for the Governor. What went on?
The Governor’s travel budget was about $220,000 more than the previous year, but there is scant detail of what the former chief health officer did while she was away.
- by Zach Hope
Valuer-general hits back at Brisbane council ‘conspiracy’ claims
Brisbane City Council’s LNP administration has accused the Queensland Labor government of a cash grab, but the relevant minister says the council agreed to the state’s approach.
- by Cameron Atfield
Unvaccinated health workers to be given shifts in Queensland hospitals
At the height of the pandemic, thousands of nurses and frontline healthcare workers were stood down after refusing to be vaccinated.
- by Tim Arvier
Perspective
Workplace
‘Highly engaged’: Meet the happiest public servants in Queensland
Staff in this department feel “energised” by work, but also complain the most about long hours. Meanwhile, an expert shares tips for work happiness – and bean bags aren’t the answer.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Queensland’s lawmaking activity slides to decades-long low
Calls for an early return of parliament has been hosed down by the acting premier, criticising the LNP’s recent policy efforts.
- by Matt Dennien
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Government
Public sector job security, fines for lobbyists in integrity crackdown
But nation-leading laws to allow the release of cabinet documents after 30 days, rather than decades later, have not yet made the cut.
- by Matt Dennien
‘A shiver down the spine’: CCC urged to take transparency battle to High Court
The state opposition has urged the Crime and Corruption Commission to take its efforts to publish a report into the alleged corruption of a former senior public servant all the way to the High Court.
- by Cameron Atfield
Qld government is exaggerating progress on renewables target: Audit
An audit of Queensland’s progress on its renewable energy target has found the government to be overstating its progress, failing to communicate a vision, and at risk of falling short.
- by Zach Hope