Increased accountability of public service, recommends Grattan Institute Culture The Grattan Institute says that although ministers are responsible for decisions, a multiparty standing committee should interrogate public officials.
Opinion: a deeper look into ministerial decisions on grants will help improve government February 25, 2021 By Sean Innis Australian Capital Territory The important role ministerial advisers play in government has evolved largely without design or structure.
Premium Columnists Governing in the public interest: governing in what? August 12, 2020 By The Mandarin Editors' Picks Ministers can be allowed to use the term ‘public interest’ rhetorically or as a label for decisions. But a government should always aspire to ideals, writes Geoff Edwards.