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‘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
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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
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Disability
Public service needs to hire 14,000 with disabilities to meet target
The public service will conduct an internal diversity census as it is on track to fail to reach a workforce hiring target.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Eight out of 10 best-paid public sector bureaucrats are men
The best-paid Queensland bureaucrat has a total pay package of more than $1.2 million, far eclipsing the earnings of the Premier.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Stealing, favouritism, timesheet fraud: Thousands of public servants saw corruption
Almost eight-in-10 identified bullying and harassment - including sexual harassment - as a corruption risk within their department.
- by Matt Dennien
Mandatory COVID vaccinations not ruled out for teachers, childcare workers
Up to one in three police officers are yet to receive a COVID vaccination despite a mandatory jab deadline in just 12 days.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Palaszczuk denies involvement in ‘raid’ on integrity watchdog’s office
During a second day of question-time pressure, the Queensland Premier largely refused to comment on allegations of interference by the Public Service Commission.
- by Matt Dennien
Crisafulli stakes reputation on getting women into ‘winnable’ seats
The LNP leader says the party must reflect modern Queensland, but will have to convince local branch members to buy in to his vision.
- by Stuart Layt