What’s in a word? Plenty, when it comes to public servants Career Advice What should people think when a public servant tells colleagues the swearing in of a prime minister into a portfolio is “unnecessary”?
Premium Columnists Gaetjens should have told truth to power December 1, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks There is plenty of evidence in the Bell report that, once again, the APS chose not to speak truth to power when it should have.
Integrity experts support recommendations of Bell inquiry December 1, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal Public integrity bodies have voiced their support for the findings of the Bell inquiry into Scott Morrison’s ministerial appointments.
Scott Morrison criticised during censure motion for keeping departments in the dark November 30, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal Morrison’s censure for his secret ministerial self-appointments marked the first time in Australian history a former PM has been censured.
The Morrison inquiry misses the point September 2, 2022 By Malcolm Langford Editors' Picks The new inquiry into Scott Morrison’s multiple ministries doesn’t address the core problem: the presidential-like nature of the Australian system.
Premium Columnists There has never been a law that has eliminated greed or stupidity August 26, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks A prime minister should avoid circumstances that would lead to conclusions checks and balances of government had been compromised.
