Officials sometimes make the mistake of assuming another unit or organisation has completed due diligence checks on suppliers, perhaps during an earlier engagement or earlier in the process of the current engagement. ICAC offers tips for spotting the red flags. Read More
The very understanding of what a high performance staff and culture looks like is changing dramatically says Kathy Hilyard, KPMG’s public sector partner. The speed, volatility, complexity and ambiguity of the modern world is challenging all professions, meaning “even the nature of trying to define high performance is changing.” Read More
For government, being able to streamline or automate high frequency, low risk decisions is at a critical stage. Faced with a flood of information, government departments, public sector leaders and executive groups are exploring new decision-making techniques and tools. Read More
The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption only discloses current investigations activity where it feels disclosure is in the public interest. For example, the… Read More
While technology offers huge potential, government thinking would benefit from keeping human interactions at the heart of progress. Read More
The Bangladeshi youth’s disruption of a dysfunctional decades-old system is a milestone for good governance in the country, writes Zohra Akhter. Read More
Twelve of Australia's top programs tackling justice in innovative and effective ways, as judged by the Australian Institute of Criminology. Read More
As social media accounts become part of the critical infrastructure that governs our day-to-day lives, there is a strong case that their use for official purposes be regulated by legislation. Read More
Re-elected Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has kept his promise that 50% of his cabinet will be women. To do so, he’s broken up the super… Read More
Last Friday, a group of Canberra public servants pulled on their lycra and set off on bikes to Charlotte’s Pass, deep in the Snowy Mountains,… Read More
APS review panel member and Coca-Cola Amatil Australia chief Alison Watkins reveals her observations of the public service and dwells on the role of business in contributing to the reform debate. Read More
The second annual Australian Public Service Diversity and Gender Equality Awards were presented yesterday morning, highlighting how all levels of the public service can contribute, not just organisation leaders. Read More
Federal agencies put a lot of effort into measuring effectiveness but "rarely develop indicators of efficiency" these days. Read More
We won’t necessarily know beforehand where or when the next crisis will start. But if trouble arises, Australia’s experience demonstrates the old toolkit of responses still works. Read More
Five 100% scholarships are available - and will help managers and financial officers to further contribute to the management and accountability of charitable not-for-profit organisations. Read More
