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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Aps - The Untold Story

Three charts show boutique firms are telling agencies how to spend money

Agencies are now getting more advice on how to outsource work.

The Canberra Times · Sep 24

'A ban that can be worked around': KPMG gets $22m boost from one department

Staff have approved at least four major KPMG contract variations.

The Canberra Times · Sep 21

Merit pools, promotions and hiring under the microscope in APS-wide bargaining

Union not happy with Commonwealth positions.

The Canberra Times · Sep 20

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'Land and expand': Labour hire firms win big in DSS' June signing spree

Questions have been raised around staff pay at one of the firms.

The Canberra Times · Sep 20

More than half of senior staff at this agency are acting in higher duties

With attrition at 15 per cent, many are acting in senior roles.

The Canberra Times · Sep 18

Katy Gallagher explores ban on smart glasses dubbed 'creepy' in the APS

The ACT government is yet to decide.

The Canberra Times · Sep 17

Inside the Home Affairs exits, pay talks and overseas romance

Exodus at Home Affairs as service-wide pay bargaining heats up.

The Canberra Times · Sep 13

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'Keep fighting': CPSU appoints new national secretary as APS-wide bargaining heats up

The CPSU governing council has appointed a new national secretary.

The Canberra Times · Sep 10

APS census records morale drop as redundancies take toll on public servants

Public service survey scores slide amid voluntary redundancies.

The Canberra Times · Sep 2

'Too many tasks': What the stressed-out staff at this agency think of their bosses

Staff at the extra-small agency had a demanding year.

The Canberra Times · Aug 30

German astronomer who discovered three laws of planetary motion had a mother imprisoned on witchcraft charges; in 1620 he put science on hold and penned a 128-page defense that freed her

Johannes Kepler faced a difficult challenge defending his mother from witchcraft accusations. His mother, Katharina Kepler, was imprisoned and faced torture for alleged sorcery. Kepler halted his astronomical work to hire lawyers and secure her release. He presented a strong defense, challenging the prosecution's baseless claims. Katharina was eventually freed…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

There's a new US ambassador coming to town

Meanwhile, what's all this buzz around The Lodge?

The Canberra Times · Aug 9

Meet the public servants quietly shaking up bureaucracy in the APS

Part 3: These are the bureaucrats who are breaking the mould.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4

Meet the federal public sector's most influential people

Part 1: the public servants who are steering the ship.

The Canberra Times · Aug 2

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The Canberra Times · Jul 31

'Hate it with a passion': Taylor hot-mic moment reveals huge APS-slashing plan

The Opposition Leader has revealed a broad intention to overhaul the APS.

The Canberra Times · Jul 27

Labor agrees to 'explore opportunities' for public servants to improve work-life balance

Federal Labor has also pledged to protect public servants in the AI rollout.

Digital Camera World · Jul 27

30 years ago: Kodak's smartest film innovation was doomed from day one despite support from Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm

APS was meant to give film photography a new lease on life, but it soon became clear that digital imaging was the future

The Canberra Times · Jul 26

'Should be done by ATO employees': call centre jobs come back to headquarters

Federal Labor has backed a change to APS call centre arrangements.

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The Canberra Times · Jul 14

Shock APS job-cut figure aired in federal budget watchdog report

The govt would need to find billions of dollars worth of APS savings.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

What is Germany's APS Certificate and why do Indian students need it?

Indian students must obtain an APS Certificate for German university admissions. New requirements include a Digital Master Test for certain master's programs. Undergraduate applicants will need higher Class XII marks starting Winter Semester 2026-27. The APS Certificate verifies academic qualifications and document authenticity for applicants. Applying early ensures timely completion…

The Canberra Times · Jul 14

Where public servants are the happiest and paid the most

See how your department stacks up.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

What is Germany's dMAT test? Eligibility, purpose and everything you need to know

Germany's dMAT test explained: Indian students pursuing master's degrees in Germany will face a new digital Master Test. This dMAT will be an additional requirement alongside the existing APS verification process. The test assesses cognitive and analytical abilities, not memorized subject knowledge. Registration opens June 29, 2026, with the first…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Germany dMAT Exemption Explained: Do you need to take Germany's new test? Check here

Germany dMAT Exemption: Germany has introduced a new Digital Master Test for some Indian students. This requirement applies to specific master's programs and certain undergraduate degrees. Applicants must have completed their APS registration after June 29, 2026. The dMAT is an additional requirement and does not replace the APS certificate.

The Canberra Times · Jul 11

Remote work exodus 'a disaster' for ACT property market, agents warn

Fewer people are looking to buy than selling up, auctioneer says.

The Canberra Times · Jul 7

Algorithmic sameness: How AI broke the public service written selection criteria

Your polished AI-written application could be getting you rejected.

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