Roger Wilkins on red tape, 'mindless proliferation of watchdogs' Features After six years leading the Attorney-General’s Department in Canberra, Roger Wilkins spoke to The Mandarin on public sector work — and its onerous reporting.
Give states more power, more revenue: former top bureaucrat August 20, 2014 By David Donaldson News The Commonwealth should gives states more power over decisions and revenue, argues former senior Commonwealth bureaucrat Vince FitzGerald. The federation debate has begun.
Federation foibles: 'game playing' in policy, says Sturgess August 15, 2014 By David Donaldson News The federation is in need of reform, says former state bureaucratic leader Gary Sturgess — but we need to be realistic about exactly what can be achieved.
O'Loughlin: government benchmarking must continue August 13, 2014 By Jason Whittaker News Benchmarking the performance of key policy areas across state borders must continue beyond the disbandment of the COAG Reform Council, the former head says.
Mary Ann O'Loughlin on federalism, demands of public service August 13, 2014 By Jason Whittaker Features Mary Ann O’Loughlin drove the COAG Reform Council before it was abolished in June. She reflects on federalism and public service with The Mandarin.
