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.
Antarctic crew strikes leave APS wage deal out in the cold April 8, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Energy & Environment Winter is coming, and Canberra can get rather frosty. Branded puffer jackets might warm office workers, but not so much icebreaker crew.
Australia Day honours removal process remains opaque April 2, 2024 By Dan Holmes Federal Ministers and departments are playing hot potato with the issue of whose responsibility it is to preserve the integrity of the Australia Day honours system.
Outgoing top brass asked to ensure Defence suicide prevention stays a priority March 29, 2024 By Melissa Coade Defence General Angus Campbell said the royal commission was a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change in Defence.
Election mode shots see APS resourcing return as a hot issue March 25, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Patrick Gorman urges James Stevens MP to stop entertaining any notion of cutting public service numbers and delivering critical services.
New ATO pay deal approved swiftly by Fair Work Commission March 22, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Career Matters Extra money is to flow before Easter with the new APS workplace conditions and entitlements taking effect from March 28.
National agenda setting, AI and finances front of mind for top mandarins March 21, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal The powerful secretaries board has this month discussed public sector finances, Closing the Gap, and other major issues.
Premium Insights and analysis DVA’s trust issues take on a different tenor when lives are at stake March 20, 2024 By Melissa Coade Culture Alison Frame said a mission to expand engagement did not necessarily mean there was a case to establish a whole new agency within DVA.
Policy experts weigh in on what leadership has to do with gender equality March 18, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The decadal strategy includes an action plan for the next five years, indicators of change and measures to track the success over time.
APSC report shows 3 in 5 Aussies satisfied with democratic system but concerns linger March 14, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social About 90% of surveyed Australians trust our ambulance, fire and other emergency services but only 25% trust Australian political parties.
Premium Insights and analysis Elizabeth Tydd on why information access matters in government March 11, 2024 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Australia’s new FOI commissioner on the importance of information access and transparency to public service and institutions’ integrity.
VET needs more attention to solve public sector tech skills shortage March 11, 2024 By Dan Holmes Education With 61% of VET providers prioritising ICT courses, TAFE can provide IT qualifications more quickly, less expensively than universities can.
Premium Expert briefings Office for Women boss flags major gender equality update in coming days March 1, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social There have been a slew of serious gender equality milestones for Australia in the short six months Padma Raman landed in her job as executive director of PM&C’s Office for Women. Expect a lot more on the near horizon.
Tax office employees vote in favour of pay deal February 27, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Australian Capital Territory The ATO said 76.87% of eligible employees voted in favour of the wage offer – the lowest support so far across the APS.
Decarbonised future calls on APS to work towards change February 26, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A new Climate Risk and Opportunity Management Program will support the APS in transitioning to net zero and preparing for a changing climate.