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PS News UPDATE
Independent News for the Australian Public Service. Edition Number 221. Updated to Tuesday, 15 June 2010
THIS WEEK'S UPDATE ONLINE NOW:  http://www.psnews.com.au/APS.html

MAIN NEWS STORIES

New security policies locked into framework
Reforms to deliver better outcomes ...more...
PS chimes in with Gongs from Queen
Excellence rewarded in honours ...more...
Guide points way to better projects
ANAO identifies key issues ...more...
Election program wins UN vote
International PS awards announced ...more...
Electoral reforms have the numbers
New Bills to maintain momentum ...more...
Comment sought on vision for visas
DIAC releases draft plan ...more...
Users line up for online safety
Advisory group to offer advice ...more...
Comcare packs wallop after hostel breach
AHL to improve work practices ...more...
New direction for lost passports
Ombudsman calls for change ...more...
Youngsters old hands in cybersafe program
ACMA targets 5-9 year olds ...more...
PLUS MUCH MORE...

PS FEATURES

Pay up: missing out on Centrelink benefits
by David Baker
Smarty-pants to teach for Australia
by Dr Andrew Leigh
Following Canada’s lead to cut costs
by Jamie Bartlett

INTERNATIONAL

PS stories from India, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, Lebanon ...plus much more...

CAREERS CENTRE

A selection of the more interesting Public Service jobs plus links to every PS vacancy in the land ...access here...

CONFERENCES

More of the best and most valuable PS-related conferences and special events ...access here...

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Understanding the language of finance
by Kevin Riley
Damage control: communicating under stress
by Joni Johnson
Time management tips
by Wendy Hern

TALKING POINT

Burqa ban: a war on women?
by Lyn Dickens ...more...

PS-sssst...!

Another behind-the-news look at what's really happening in the PS ...more...

OUT OF HOURS

Travel, Wine & Dine, At The Movies, Motoring ...plus much more...

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