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At last, the Australian Public Service at large has discovered what it really means to ‘pivot’

By Verona Burgess

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Designing straight-forward delivery mechanisms is one of the most difficult challenges in public policy. But, says Verona Burgess, senior public servants are feeling their way…

Gordon de Brouwer: Getting on with public sector reform

By Gordon de Brouwer

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The Thodey Review proposed solutions to help address the profound challenges of making and implementing outcomes-based policy in an extremely complex world. Gordon de Brouwer…

Phil Gaetjens: understanding the Prime Minister’s reform agenda for the Australian Public Service

By Philip Gaetjens

Features

Phil Gaetjens' key messages for the Australian Public Service included flagging further consolidation of corporate functions; cross-portfolio taskforces to solve wicked problems; and increased data…

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What to do when your minister’s policy range is less than what’s demanded of the role. Engage with them at every opportunity to build trust and create an echo chamber

By Shannon Jenkins

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How can a public servant have a role in policy leadership while not overstepping the line? The nuance required couldn't be found in the guideposts…

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Vic agencies put corruption prevention and integrity under the spotlight

By The Mandarin

Engage.gov

Local and international experts leading the fight against corruption in government will converge in Melbourne in October for a major cross agency event aimed squarely…