What the government is (and isn’t) doing to slash energy bills Tuesday September 10, 2019 By Matthew Elmas Energy & Environment There’s been no shortage of attention on small business energy bills over the last 18 months, amid myriad complaints from local entrepreneurs about rising bill prices… Read more
New era of APS performance management: all staff and supervisors must pitch in Thursday July 25, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal APS commissioner Peter Woolcott has strengthened the obligations of all federal public servants with respect to their own performance, and those of managers at all… Read more
Unexpected election result means public servants know what to expect Monday May 20, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal After an unexpected result in Saturday's federal election, members of the Australian Public Service have a good idea of what to expect going forward. Read more
Which agencies got a break from Senate estimates hearings? Thursday April 11, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal Labor is crying foul over their missed opportunities to quiz public servants after Senate estimates was cut short by the beginning of the election campaign… Read more
Refining regulation to strengthen compliance Wednesday November 8, 2017 By The Mandarin Energy & Environment Australia's top watchdogs are gathering in Canberra to thrash out how regulation powered by data, analysis and stakeholder insight can boost compliance. Read more
Tech companies might be more liable than they think: ACCC Tuesday October 24, 2017 By David Donaldson Features Digital firms claim it's not their responsibility how people choose to use their platforms, with Uber arguing its drivers are not employees and Facebook allowing… Read more
Tom Burton: tech titans v. media moguls Thursday September 28, 2017 By Tom Burton Features The ACCC inquiry into the impact of big tech platforms like Google and Facebook on the media will be an opportunity to frame a new… Read more
Rod Sims: shining light on Australia's energy affordability problem Thursday September 21, 2017 By Tom Burton Energy & Environment Energy affordability has gone from being a source of economic advantage for Australia to the opposite, according to ACCC chief, Rod Sims. He outlines some… Read more
ACCC recognised for competition advocacy when governments privatise Friday March 24, 2017 By The Mandarin News The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's advocacy efforts have been recognised by the World Bank and International Competition Network for its role in elevating competition… Read more
The 'we economy' and why government must learn to share Thursday June 30, 2016 By The Mandarin Economy & Industry The "we economy" offers new opportunities in the digital marketplace. Government agencies could benefit by exploiting synergies with the private sector. But can it handle… Read more
Tools for the modern regulator: experts in conversation Wednesday April 6, 2016 By The Mandarin Features VIDEO: ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard, former Victorian executive and Nous consultant Claire Noone and Communications Alliance CEO John Stanton discuss the regulatory environment… Read more
Regulator arms race: battles of principle only hurt the consumer Wednesday March 9, 2016 By Joe Dimasi & Peter J. Lambert Energy & Environment Utility providers are abusing appeals to delay unfavourable regulatory decisions and pass on costs to consumers. New research looks at when regulators should let consumers… Read more
Sectoral protectionism invading competition regulator must end Tuesday February 16, 2016 By Milton Cockburn Economy & Industry OPINION: The federal government is abandoning, and worse, encouraging the ACCC to regulatory capture. Does the regulator have an obligation to say no to… Read more
Australia Post banks on e-commerce after losing public purse in mail Monday October 12, 2015 By The Mandarin Communications & Technology Australia Post will today commence an internal restructure to devolve decision making and de-emphasise its letter-delivering service for government after last month delivering its first… Read more
Profits in public services: Louise Sylvan on social impact bonds Tuesday September 15, 2015 By Stephen Easton Thought Leadership Next week's Power to Persuade Symposium at the Australian National University will examine the role of for-profit companies in government service delivery. Former Australian National… Read more
