WA public sector moves continue
A year after the 2017 Western Australian state election swept Premier Mark McGowan's government to power, the effects of the massive public sector shake up are still being felt. Read More
Author: The Mandarin
Human error (not hackers) behind most data breaches: NDB’s first report
In just six weeks there were 63 data breach notifications to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner since the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme came into force in February this year. Read More
6 things DTA has learned about procurement since taking over ICT
The fledgling Digital Transformation Agency -- famous for its revolving door of sneaker-wearing executives -- has brought a fresh perspective to the management of ICT procurement. Read More
PC human services report does not go far enough, says co-ops supremo
The co-op is a good operating structure for human services, according to Melina Morrison, chief executive of a peak body for the sector. Having more of them would increase choice and competition for users of these publicly funded services, she argues, if barriers to setting them up are addressed. Read More
Why is the government amending public sector superannuation again?
The Turnbull government introduced a new amendment to public sector superannuation legislation yesterday during the final sitting day of the parliamentary session. Read More
Jenny Gale makes history
Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman has filled in the vacancies at the top level of the state's public service, and promoted two women in the process. Read More
A supplier’s view of ICT procurement: the digital experience must be seamless disruption
Tony Katsabaris, Adobe's managing director for the public sector in the Asia-Pacific region, discusses ICT procurement in the age of digital disruption with The Mandarin. Read More
Commonwealth’s digital ID ‘liveness’ security feature goes to market
Smile! Facial image capturing via computer, phone or tablet is coming to Govpass, just as soon as the government can find someone to deliver it. Read More
How do you create high quality integrated care that delivers outcomes?
Integrated care is a global phenomenon across developed and developing countries seeking to make health and care systems both co-ordinated and person-centred. Read More
Multi-sector milestone as ‘trailblazers’ work together to address financial exclusion
A large proportion of Australians are in dire straits financially. Trailblazing corporate and government heavyweights have united and are on the case, as Vinita Godinho and Abigail Powell report. Read More
How national governments collaborate to improve migrant health and well-being
Pre-migration health assessments help Australia manage disease and improve lives. Greater collaboration between countries could boost public health. Read More
Helping refugees build new lives: Q&A with Peter Shergold
Peter Shergold speaks to the Sax Institute about his role coordinating refugee resettlement and the elements of successful collaboration. Read More
Politics pays: Tony Nutt scores new public sector roles
The Turnbull government has appointed its long-time political advisor to two part-time public sector roles with a remuneration in the order of $342,000 over the three-year appointments. Read More
June Oscar ensuring Indigenous women’s voices are again heard by government
It's been a little over 30 years since the first time the Commonwealth sought the views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, writes June Oscar in her introduction to a new consultation project. Read More
Confidence doesn’t help women get ahead: survey call
They say fortune favours the bold, but only if you're a man, according to a new survey. Economics researcher Leonora Risse says efforts to reduce bias at the organisational level might be more successful than individual women trying to be more confident. Read More