The future of transport: mobility as a service and the role of government
As the population increases and cities become denser, how can the Australian government consider the future of mobility as a service (MaaS)? Read More
Author: The Mandarin
Privacy and security at the heart of the government’s digital identity program
Extensive work has been done to ensure that the privacy and security of users has been built into the very heart of myGovID, says Human Services and Digital Transformation Minister Michael Keenan. Read More
The interplay of leadership, change and resilience in the new world of APS work
Following the APS Review, leaders need a greater sense of self awareness and embrace the challenges and discomfort as opportunities to grow. Read More
A case of policy envy: why a new living longer strategy has health experts excited
Despite Australia setting targets and indicators for a range of chronic disease risk factors, measured in Australia’s Health Tracker, we continue to struggle in asking any Australian government to commit to any measurable target. Read More
Are you Defence Housing Australia’s next Managing Director?
As managing director, you will have responsibility for the overall leadership and management of Defence Housing Australia. Read More
Working with ministers and their offices in a time of political volatility
Ministers and their offices are facing major volatility. Empowered citizens and stakeholders want recognition of their concerns – and for governments to respond quickly with solutions that meet their needs. Read More
Full list of winners: 2018 NSW Premiers Awards for Public Service
Organised around the 12 NSW Premier's Priorities, the Premier’s Awards for Public Service recognises the teams and individuals who have contributed greatly to those priorities. Read More
ABS national overview of the public sector: ‘mild growth’ in wages and workforces
Nationwide, the public sector has seen mild growth in both wages and personnel over the past financial year, aggregated across all three tiers of government. Read More
Opportunity looms for Australia’s mission-critical systems
The Australian government is faced with a real opportunity to deeply reconsider not just public safety infrastructure and capabilities but, more broadly, the many related mission-critical systems government oversee. Read More
GovHack 2018 challenge: 118 entries, 5 judges, 3 winners
With over 100 entries for the DTA’s GovHack challenges, how were the winners decided? Marita Baier-Gorman takes us behind the scenes of the judging process. Read More
The EL2s that are most likely to break through to SES
Who makes the cut for the career fast track will depend on a new set of talent assessment tools the Australian Public Service Commission has planned, likely replacing existing department-driven processes. Read More
Contract risk is a multi-billion dollar problem for Australia’s local government
A former senior public servant's technology solution helps curb cost blowouts and track lost visibility on project and contract overspend. Read More
Why greater investment in palliative care could lead to economic benefits
The potential savings on medical costs could make a big difference for relieving pressure on Australia’s health systems and residential facilities, says Ben O’Mara. Read More
Murray-Darling Basin Plan ‘maladministered’, South Australia will suffer the most
Critics of the handling of the Murray Darling Basin Plan say the final submission to the South Australian Royal Commission vindicates their concerns of corrupted implementation. Read More
Movers & shakers: state department secretary cleared of code breach over relationship
Following up on earlier stories in the Mandarin: what happened to the PM&C deputy secretary who vanished from the organisation chart? And what about the Tasmanian departmental boss whose minister stepped down over their personal relationship? Read More