Don’t be ‘dopey’: ACCC chair warns against regulators obsessed with keeping government at bay February 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Outgoing boss of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Rod Sims has reminded public servants involved in regulatory work the government is a key
PM tells NSW government ‘no’ for proposed offshore petroleum exploration February 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Scott Morrison has denied the permit required for the proposed offshore petroleum exploration permit (PEP-11) between Manly and Newcastle. In a statement on Wednesday, the
Minister for the public service drives home agenda for regulatory reform February 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Ben Morton has outlined his vision for the government’s deregulation agenda, in a glossy eight-page report card at a public service conference in Canberra. On
Cost-effective-policy warning given to minister over Murray-Darling Basin management February 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The potential cost of implementing Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reforms for policies to manage the Murray–Darling Basin has been highlighted by an independent
Premium Insights and analysis Co-design, not secondments, key to enhancing APS understanding of business February 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Career Advice According to former public servant Jane Halton, there is an important case for skilled public servants who have a deep understanding of private sector interests
