Tim Soutphommasane


Principles for a policy response to COVID-19

Principles for a policy response to COVID-19

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In addition to the pressing public health crisis, Australia, like so much of the world, currently faces an unprecedented public policy challenge. Few of the specifics of the response to that challenge are yet clear and it would be foolhardy of anyone to pretend otherwise. As such, it is vital to engender clear-minded public debate as to what those principles should be and for us all to play a part in assisting decision-makers in these moments of deep stress.

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Improving cultural diversity in the public service: understand different leadership styles and be prepared to push back on resistance
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Improving cultural diversity in the public service: understand different leadership styles and be prepared to push back on resistance

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The leadership of Australia’s public services is really white. At last count in 2018, government departments across the country had a higher proportion of chief executives from an Anglo-Celtic background than the ASX200, the university sector, or even the federal government ministry. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Leading for change report found 84.5% of secretaries […]