DFAT is now recovering from the massive loss of experience sparked by the merger with AusAID, but clear areas of risk remain, says a review by an independent contractor published last month. Read More
Australian cities are becoming bigger, noisier and more congested. Would restrictions on cars improve our health and stress levels? Read More
The OECD has set out its vision for a well-functioning public service, focusing on three areas: values-driven leadership, skilled and effective public servants, and responsive and adaptive public service employment systems. Read More
Addressing the shortfall in affordable and social housing will require governments to invest, advocates argue—but it's "entirely doable with political will". Read More
Governments around the world face problems attracting and retaining staff with digital skills. A Canadian report provides some ideas. Read More
Corrupt behaviour by former West Australian commissioner to Japan Craig Peacock cost taxpayers more than $500,000 and took at least a decade to be picked up, according to a report released by the state's Crime and Corruption Commission. Read More
Bullying bosses can lead to staff reducing effort at work and even engaging in retaliatory behaviours. Read More
We should look to the time before managerialism to see what government has lost, argues AIATSIS boss Craig Ritchie. Read More
The independent review of the Australian Public Service will release some ideas later this month -- and wants your thoughts on them. Read More
Michelle Hippolite is often asked what it's like being a Maori woman leader. She talks connecting the head and heart, Maori ideas about leadership, and commitment to the public service. Read More
Robyn Seymour will step into the role of chief executive at VicRoads, with current CEO Michael Malouf stepping down after seven months. Read More
Ministers, decentralised pay, secretaries cloning themselves — a panel discussion on public sector reform gave an insight into what the APS Review might hold. Read More
Government is making life worse for Indigenous people, argues Marcia Langton -- but progress is possible. Read More
Public servants working on a world heritage bid for the Budj Bim cultural landscape are one of the teams to have been recognised at the annual IPAA Victoria Leadership in the Public Sector awards. Read More
Senate estimates has been decidedly calmer since the departure of Public Sector Commissioner and Labor bugbear John Lloyd. Read More
