Premium Case studies Do APS systems measure what matters when it comes to performance of top Defence officials? Community & Social Leadership, accountability, measures of assessing the efficacy of senior bureaucrats within Defence were spotlighted by the veterans suicide RC.
DFAT officials monitoring Israel-Hamas conflict closely October 10, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal DFAT is seeking to confirm the welfare of Australians caught in the conflict.
Premium Insights and analysis Robodebt: Conflict headache for investigator chosen to sift through adverse findings over pariah public servants July 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The APSC defends Stephen Sedgwick’s capacity to chase down adverse findings in the ‘independent’ robodebt investigation.
Zombie apocalypse unleashed by APSC May 17, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry The Australian Public Service Commission says all zombie agreements made prior to 1 January 2010 will automatically sunset on December 7.
APS grads to the next generation: Be a sponge April 4, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry Leave imposter syndrome at the door, be open to opportunities, and soak up what you can, say three recent APS graduates to the next cohort.
What NSW public servants need to know about new ministers March 15, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social For public servants preparing their incoming government briefs, paying attention to the language of potential ministers is a must.
What new state ministers will need to know about running the NSW government March 14, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social Ben Hubbard explains why it can take a while for shadow ministers to find their feet when it comes to being the actual minister.
Margaret Reynolds: Politicians and bureaucrats need to find a happy balance January 26, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social Former senator and minister Margaret Reynolds has enormous respect for the knowledge of seasoned public servants.
Albanese wants to tap into expertise of federal bureaucrats January 20, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Culture The PM said he wants to learn from the “thousands of really smart people who’ve gone into public service to contribute to their country.”
Outgoing DVA secretary Liz Cosson on her hopes and challenges in 2023 January 11, 2023 By The Mandarin Defence DVA secretary Liz Cosson shares her aspirations for the department in 2023 as well as some parting wisdom for public servants.
Merit protection commissioner releases new guidance on AI recruitment November 30, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology The AI-assisted recruitment guidance follows MPC’s 2021-22 annual report of the necessary overturning of a number of recruitment decisions.
Stephen Jones says consultants should be last port of call for APS November 18, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry The minister for financial services told a public sector audience the government wants a public service that is independent and fearless.
Premium Insights and analysis APS primed to adapt for major policy and government service overhaul October 14, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal A raft of changes will be in store for the public service, with senator Katy Gallagher sharing the headlines of her reform plans for bureaucracy in a detailed speech in Canberra this week.
Department gets to work as PM flags inquiry into Morrison’s ‘shadow government’ saga August 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture Anthony Albanese has told DPM&C and the governor-general’s secretary to ensure future ministerial appointments are published in the Commonwealth Gazette.
Who was advising Morrison to keep his ministerial power play quiet? August 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade and Anna Macdonald Community & Social The social services portfolio has been added to an apparently growing list of ‘shadow government’ appointments Scott Morrison gave himself when PM.