Andrew McLaughlin

Senior Defence and Public Sector Journalist at Region Media Group (Australia)

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Articles

The Water Cooler: Comings and goings in the public service

1 week ago | psnews.com.au | Andrew McLaughlin

A breakdown of the latest appointments in the Australian Public Service, the wider public sector and across the public services of the states and territories. Band 1Ann Borg-Barthet has been named as the next Assistant Secretary for Digital Projects in the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. William Robinson has been promoted to Assistant Secretary for Policy and Program Development in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Is it time to consider alternative submarines under AUKUS Pillar 1?

1 week ago | region.com.au | Andrew McLaughlin

There’s little doubt that the AUKUS construct between Australia, the UK and the US to share nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) technology and jointly develop a raft of other advanced military capabilities has polarised many commentators and observers in Australia. AUKUS is made up of two key Pillars, each of which has multiple elements within it.
Labor announces funding for additional mental health places backed by Medicare

2 weeks ago | region.com.au | Andrew McLaughlin

Federal Labor has announced it will inject more than a billion dollars into the mental health system if it is returned to government in the 3 May federal election. A joint announcement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Health Minister Mark Butler, and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Emma McBride said the policy will see additional funding allocated for more people to seek public mental health treatment covered by Medicare.
Labor announces funding for additional mental health places backed by Medicare

2 weeks ago | psnews.com.au | Andrew McLaughlin

Federal Labor has announced it will inject more than a billion dollars into the mental health system if it is returned to government in the 3 May federal election. A joint announcement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Health Minister Mark Butler, and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Emma McBride said the policy will see additional funding allocated for more people to seek public mental health treatment covered by Medicare.
The Water Cooler: Comings and goings in the public service

2 weeks ago | psnews.com.au | Andrew McLaughlin

A breakdown of the latest appointments in the Australian Public Service, the wider public sector and across the public services of the states and territories. Band 1Lee Pluis has been appointed as the Deputy Director of the Museum of Australian Democracy. Timothy Silvers has been named as the next Assistant People Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office.
The Water Cooler: Comings and goings in the public service

3 weeks ago | psnews.com.au | Andrew McLaughlin

A breakdown of the latest appointments in the Australian Public Service and across the public services of the states and territories. Band 1Jane Hill is the new head of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s digital delivery branch. Julia Patton has been appointed as the next Assistant Secretary for Migration, Citizenship and International Law in the Department of Home Affairs.
The Water Cooler: Comings and goings in the public sector

1 month ago | psnews.com.au | Andrew McLaughlin

A breakdown of the latest appointments in the Australian Public Service and across the public services of the states and territories. Band 1At the Australian Taxation Office, Paul Beohm is the new Assistant Commissioner for Law and Policy Design, Sarah Welch and Emily Webster are new Assistant Commissioners for the Tax Council Network, and David Mendoza is the new Assistant Commissioner for Risk and Strategy Individuals.
NSW Government releases redesign plans for major Queanbeyan intersection

1 month ago | aboutregional.com.au | Andrew McLaughlin

The proposed redesign of a major road intersection in Queanbeyan has been released for comment. The long-awaited realignment of the intersection of Ellerton Drive and Yass and Bungendore roads will replace the existing roundabout in a move the State Government says will improve safety by better controlling traffic flow and reducing the likelihood of crashes. Under the proposed design, traffic lights will be installed.
NSW Government releases redesign plans for major Queanbeyan intersection

1 month ago | the-riotact.com | Andrew McLaughlin

The proposed redesign of a major road intersection in Queanbeyan has been released for comment. The long-awaited realignment of the intersection of Ellerton Drive and Yass and Bungendore roads will replace the existing roundabout in a move the State Government says will improve safety by better controlling traffic flow and reducing the likelihood of crashes. Under the proposed design, traffic lights will be installed.
The Capital Water Cooler: Comings and goings in the public sector

1 month ago | the-riotact.com | Andrew McLaughlin

A weekly breakdown of the latest appointments in the Australian Public Service. Band 1Sally Stokes has been promoted to assistant secretary for media and information disclosure and strategic communication in the Department of Defence. Kristin Sykes has been appointed assistant secretary of animal and biological imports at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). Chantelle Taylor has been appointed as Australia’s new Ambassador to Ireland.