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Asia Pacific (APAC)

Australia’s new government cements more ambitious climate change targets

Australia has formally pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 as the prime minister Anthony Albanese said the country planned to “urgently step […]

Two ministers, one department: can Australia’s new environment super-department work?

Good news, Australia – the environment is back. The country’s new government has introduced a new super-department covering climate change, energy, the environment and water. But while the ministry move […]

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Australia reorganises departments to reflect new government’s priorities

The Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced the creation of a new environment ‘super ministry’ as part of a raft of changes aimed at restructuring government to reflect its […]

New secretary of Australia’s Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet named

Professor Glyn Davis has been named secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). His appointment follows the departure of Phil Gaetjens after Labor won the country’s federal […]

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‘Not a lot to show’ for Australia’s $400m digital ID programme, says former government CIO

The Australian federal government’s digital ID programme, which was launched six years ago, is over-engineered and has cost too much for what has been delivered, according to the government’s former […]

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EU and India agree trade and technology cooperation as part of Western bid to break Russia ties

India and the European Union are to form a trade and technology council to boost cooperation in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainty following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The announcement […]

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Overcoming the challenges of working across government boundaries: how interagency performance was transformed in New Zealand

A new book details the innovative New Zealand programme that improved performance in ten of the most challenging cross-cutting problems. Professor Rodney Scott and Ross Boyd explain how it was […]

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Former Microsoft and McKinsey executives set to lead Japan civil service reform

Two female corporate leaders are expected to usher in a new merit-based system in the Japanese civil service, marking a break from its traditional emphasis on seniority and length of […]

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Australia’s media regulator set for new powers to tackle internet misinformation

Australia’s media regulator could force internet companies to share data about how they treat misinformation and disinformation under new laws that could come into effect later this year. The plan […]

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Singapore and Indonesia to collaborate on tackling climate change

Singapore and Indonesia have struck a deal that will see the two countries work together on environmental initiatives, including exploring clean technologies and green finance options. The Memorandum of Understanding […]