Grattan Institute says fix infrastructure and defence procurement in Budget repair menu Economy & Industry A new report aims to provide the federal government with a ‘Budget menu’ advice on how to reduce public spending and increase revenue.
AAT abolishment first step in ridding public service of cronyism, says Grattan Institute December 19, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The Grattan Institute says the abolishment of the AAT is a good place to start in addressing the ‘jobs for mates’ culture.
Premium Columnists Evidence is important, but it is not enough to guarantee better policy October 20, 2022 By Sean Innis Australian Capital Territory Public servants need to increase their transparency when identifying and articulating the values being used to fill the gap between evidence and policy.
Government ads need to stop being political, says Grattan Institute October 10, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology Both Liberal and Labor governments’ use of taxpayer-funded advertising is ‘rife’, says the Grattan Institute in its new report.
Increased accountability of public service, recommends Grattan Institute August 25, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Culture The Grattan Institute says that although ministers are responsible for decisions, a multiparty standing committee should interrogate public officials.
Grattan Institute warns pork-barrelling becoming the norm August 22, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry A new report describes the normalisation of pork-barrelling by both Coalition and Labor politicians a ‘grey area’ of corruption.
Perception of political appointment enough to damage institutional trust July 26, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social The Grattan Institute says it is important to tackle the ‘jobs for mates’ culture as a form of corruption.
