‘Full restoration’: A-G names appointees to lead Australia’s privacy and FOI regimes Culture Dreyfus: standalone commissioner roles mark a serious commitment by Labor to FOI and privacy, data protection, AI policy and governance.
Premium Insights and analysis Trust survey shows attitudes toward public service unchanged but thought leaders say room for improvement November 28, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture New results about citizen trust in the APS and satisfaction with services confirm that 61% of the public feel general trust.
APS pay deal labelled a betrayal, CPSU challenger group urges rejection November 25, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Fury over cash compromise that’s without superannuation. Union elections collide with pointy end of bargaining, questions hover over deal.
CPSU backs APS 11.2% pay offer with sign-on bonus, starts polling November 23, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social With union elections and Christmas rapidly approaching, a deal of sorts has been struck. But will members think the offer is on the money?
Gallagher blinks in APS pay stoush with bonus offer November 23, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social CPSU score a win in APS wage deal as the pivotal union election date looms. The APSC tries to get sweetened offer up before more strikes roll.
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.
AFP Association warns on detainee monitoring amid ‘handcuffed’ resourcing and pay November 22, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal A decline in officers, morale and trust needs to be arrested, the AFPA reckons, as increased demand without new resources bites hard.
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.
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.
APS commitment to taking psychosocial safety seriously at the heart of ‘model employer’ goals November 10, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Gordon de Brouwer says an issue that doesn’t get nearly enough media attention is how safety-first creates an ideal workplace.
National Indigenous Australians Agency recognised at Spirit of the Service celebration November 10, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal IPAA’s Spirit of the Service has recognised the National Indigenous Australians Agency for its Indigenous Development and Employment Program.
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?
APS recruitment plan to double First Nations talent in senior leadership ranks November 6, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The federal government has unveiled a new strategy to boost First Nations representation among its cohort of SES public servants.
‘Tammy’ booted after APSC admits to misleading marketing on workplace improvements November 6, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social The fictitious APS call centre worker has been deleted after the commission promoted existing workplace conditions as new perks.