Premium Columnists Annual migration of politicians heralds the Christmas season Editors' Picks The unseemly stampede of politicians fleeing Canberra rivals the annual mass migration of African animals but without the grace and beauty.
National Mental Health Commission staff scores hit rock bottom December 8, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social There has been a negative reaction to disconnected NMHC SES, with more than half of staff polled saying they want to leave ASAP.
Pezzullo sacked at dawn with immediate effect and no golden ‘chute November 27, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has been let go over Code of Conduct breaches; it follows recent rule changes to prevent big payouts.
Albo removes golden parachute from ejector seat for APS bad bureaucrats November 25, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Secretaries stripped of big sacking payouts if corrupt, tainted. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $700,000. Go straight to jail.
Consultants to face anti-corruption commission grilling November 22, 2023 By Alex Mitchell and Kat Wong News The head of Australia’s NACC says government consultants — like those at PwC — should expect a visit from his organisation.
Treasurer: Public service reform and business improvement must become BAU November 22, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Jim Chalmers says elected officials and public servants must demonstrate the best examples of accountability, transparency and trust.
Bringing APS values to life: Glyn Davis wants public service to give voice to integrity November 20, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture ‘Louder than Words: An APS Integrity Action Plan, has been published alongside an integrity good practice guide for government employees.
Integrity calls for federal government to close pork barrel loopholes November 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Politicians who act against departmental advice should face parliamentary and public scrutiny, according to Independent MP Helen Haines.
Robodebt response triggers extra funding for oversight agencies November 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Funding to the tune of $22.1 million will be directed to the ombud, Legal Services and Constitutional Law; ministers silent on APS sanctions.
Commonwealth’s most unpopular job up for grabs after 25 years November 12, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal The opportunity to please no one awaits. The APS’s part-time pay on offer is below industry average and comes with an outsourced secretariat.
Premium Insights and analysis Tough year for Remuneration Tribunal as travel perks hit turbulence November 8, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Secretaries' Salaries Series 2023 Senior public servants get a 4% pay rise while the rank-and-file slug it out. Are the days of APS in the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge numbered?
Katy Gallagher: ‘There is always more that can be done. But not everything can be done at once’ November 2, 2023 By The Mandarin Careers The public service minister says the government is committed to ‘rebuilding and permanently protecting’ the APS so that it can do its job.
Strikes hit DEWR and Fair Work Ombudsman November 1, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Katy Gallagher’s celebration of APS reforms has been marred by industrial action, with the minister put on notice to produce a better offer.
Gallagher puts pedal to the metal to revive permanent public service jobs November 1, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal A quarter of 44 APS reform initiatives announced by the government last year have been finalised, said Katy Gallagher.
Brereton says 90% of reports to NACC not publicised in media October 10, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Reflecting on the commission’s first 100 days, its commissioner says everyone has a role to play in public sector integrity.
