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.
Australian Taxation Office prepares for shake-up as new boss named December 8, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry Tax policy and tax delivery are two very different things. Just ask Kevin Rudd. Albanese has chosen a seasoned journeyman in Rob Heferen.
Trusting the public sector: Can we learn from consultants? December 5, 2023 By John Glenn Career Advice Boosting public service professionalism and skills is necessary, but it’s a big task and we can’t stand around waiting for change to happen.
APS headcount grows in 2023, full-time employees make up 80%+ of the workforce November 29, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal The 2023 State of the Service report shows most mandarins are women aged between 45 and 54 years who work full-time.
The fish is still rotting from the head November 28, 2023 By David Schmidtchen Editors' Picks Fixing leadership failings isn’t about weeding out the few bad apples. Are we actually getting the leaders we deserve?
Premium Columnists Giant canary sings of public-service lawyers November 24, 2023 By Verona Burgess Community & Social The exposure of jaw-dropping deficiencies in the conduct of government lawyers and senior staff with legal qualifications is most jarring.
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.
Radical shake-up of IT labour hire for APS, outsourcers takes shape November 22, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Can a Commonwealth Electronic Service (CES 2.0) be created? Post the job ads and see what happens. So, how much does your boss make?
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.
Premium Insights and analysis APSC channels Motörhead for ‘Louder than words’ public service integrity review November 21, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social The APS integrity change plan has arrived and it’s named “Louder than words: An APS integrity action plan”. It’s a slightly quizzical name.
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.
Private sector wages gallop whilst APSC and Gallagher slow trot November 17, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social The apparent inability of the APSC and Katy Gallagher to come to a compromise has started to feed into the union’s internal election cycle.
Premium Insights and analysis Big name, no consequences: Justice for robodebt heist ebbs away November 14, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Career Advice There’s now a real question as to whether the APS can heal itself to avoid past errors. Ain’t no sunshine. Ain’t no closure.
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.
Public servants set to escape sackings over robodebt November 13, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Justice delayed is justice denied. Now the APSC is facing questions of the efficacy of its sanctions and Shorten flags more litigation.
