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Freedom of the press and public servants’ obligations -- a reply to Jacinta Carroll

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Andrew Podger, former public service commissioner and head of four separate government departments, replies to Jacinta Collins' recent article on press freedom and national security.

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Market – what market? The catch 22 at the heart of innovation in government

By Nicholas Gruen

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The role of the Census in improving local area population estimates

By Gene Tunny and Nicholas Gruen and Matt Balmford

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'Licensed to operate differently' ― How Adrian Turner achieves large-scale digital innovation with porous boundaries and multi-disciplinary teams

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Time for a new generation of APS gender equality policies

By Sue Williamson

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Steve Hodgkinson is banning 'stupid digital stuff'. Relentless incrementalism, empowered staff and reusable platforms allow for cheap, fast 'micro services' that users love

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Deadline extended to nominate government's human rights advocates

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Defence signs $95.5 million contract with IBM to lead billion-dollar IT project

By Stephen Easton

Centrelink rule for couples poses risk for women experiencing domestic violence

By Shannon Jenkins

Ever wanted to run a think tank? Now's your chance to be the next John Daley

By Stephen Easton

Audit finds 'shortcomings' in Defence travel allowance management

By Shannon Jenkins

Three years on from royal commission, SA child protection agency struggling to change

By Stephen Easton

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The key to coexisting peacefully and effectively with political staffers is simple: each of you should understand the other's role

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All-night public transport hasn't reduced alcohol-related harm in Melbourne

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Why is nursing home food so bad? Some spend just $6.08 per person a day – that's lower than prison

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Team-building exercises can be a waste of time. You achieve more by getting personal

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Revitalising citizen engagement

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The diversity difference: Why it’s critical for the tech industry to reflect the population

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Freedom of the press and public servants’ obligations -- a reply to Jacinta Carroll

Market – what market? The catch 22 at the heart of innovation in government

The role of the Census in improving local area population estimates

'Licensed to operate differently' ― How Adrian Turner achieves large-scale digital innovation with porous boundaries and multi-disciplinary teams

Time for a new generation of APS gender equality policies

Steve Hodgkinson is banning 'stupid digital stuff'. Relentless incrementalism, empowered staff and reusable platforms allow for cheap, fast 'micro services' that users love

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Deadline extended to nominate government's human rights advocates

Defence signs $95.5 million contract with IBM to lead billion-dollar IT project

Centrelink rule for couples poses risk for women experiencing domestic violence

Ever wanted to run a think tank? Now's your chance to be the next John Daley

Audit finds 'shortcomings' in Defence travel allowance management

Three years on from royal commission, SA child protection agency struggling to change

Editors' Picks

The key to coexisting peacefully and effectively with political staffers is simple: each of you should understand the other's role

All-night public transport hasn't reduced alcohol-related harm in Melbourne

Why is nursing home food so bad? Some spend just $6.08 per person a day – that's lower than prison

Taller, faster, better, stronger: wind towers are only getting bigger

The ‘freak wave’ myth

Team-building exercises can be a waste of time. You achieve more by getting personal

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How to ensure your leaders add real value to your organisation

Deputy Secretary roles in Canberra available

Revitalising citizen engagement

The diversity difference: Why it’s critical for the tech industry to reflect the population

How governments in emerging economies can help boost and sustain growth

How Futures Thinking can illuminate policy design

The diversity difference: Why it’s critical for the tech industry to reflect the population

How New Zealand’s journey with AI is informing and supporting ‘wellbeing’

Deputy Secretary roles in Canberra available

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Freedom of the press and public servants’ obligations -- a reply to Jacinta Carroll

Market – what market? The catch 22 at the heart of innovation in government

The role of the Census in improving local area population estimates

'Licensed to operate differently' ― How Adrian Turner achieves large-scale digital innovation with porous boundaries and multi-disciplinary teams

Time for a new generation of APS gender equality policies

Steve Hodgkinson is banning 'stupid digital stuff'. Relentless incrementalism, empowered staff and reusable platforms allow for cheap, fast 'micro services' that users love

News

Deadline extended to nominate government's human rights advocates

Defence signs $95.5 million contract with IBM to lead billion-dollar IT project

Centrelink rule for couples poses risk for women experiencing domestic violence

Ever wanted to run a think tank? Now's your chance to be the next John Daley

Audit finds 'shortcomings' in Defence travel allowance management

Three years on from royal commission, SA child protection agency struggling to change

Editors' Picks

The key to coexisting peacefully and effectively with political staffers is simple: each of you should understand the other's role

All-night public transport hasn't reduced alcohol-related harm in Melbourne

Why is nursing home food so bad? Some spend just $6.08 per person a day – that's lower than prison

Taller, faster, better, stronger: wind towers are only getting bigger

The ‘freak wave’ myth

Team-building exercises can be a waste of time. You achieve more by getting personal

Sponsored

How to ensure your leaders add real value to your organisation

Deputy Secretary roles in Canberra available

Revitalising citizen engagement

The diversity difference: Why it’s critical for the tech industry to reflect the population

How governments in emerging economies can help boost and sustain growth

How Futures Thinking can illuminate policy design

The diversity difference: Why it’s critical for the tech industry to reflect the population

How New Zealand’s journey with AI is informing and supporting ‘wellbeing’

Deputy Secretary roles in Canberra available

Assistant Director, Corporate Operations and Services

Deputy Secretary roles

Senior Executive Band 2 – Several

ASIO Assistant Director-General – Senior Executive Service Band 1

Ecological Statistician