Federal government endorses national e-invoicing standard
Federal government endorsement of a common industry framework is expected to fuel rapid takeup of electronic invoicing across Australia and New Zealand. Read More
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What would you do if you had $2 million to invest in democracy in Australia?
What would you do if you had $2 million to invest in democracy in Australia? Last year, the Australian government awarded two organisations $1 million each under the Business Research Innovation and Investment Program. Read More
Federal Budget 2018: top-ups for the central agencies, few ‘efficiencies’ left to find
Like last year’s federal budget, the plan for 2018-19 involves re-purposing a range of “efficiencies” found in some parts of the public sector, investing in… Read More
A policy delivery unit for innovation, with Ian Watt in charge
Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne has appointed the former head of PM&C Ian Watt to lead a new policy delivery unit aimed at implementing the government's ambitious innovation statement. Read More
DTO: gov.au to be new entry portal for government services
The federal government's Digital Transformation Office has outlined its first work program, promising to have working services up and running within the next 20 weeks. Read More
16 public sector changes from today
New South Wales will see extensive machinery of government changes this week, while federally the Digital Transformation Office will launch as a flagship agency. Here are The Mandarin's non-exhaustive picks of public sector changes that formally take effect around Australia this fiscal year. Read More
Chief scientist: future depends on science, IT, engineering, maths
Australia's chief scientist says the nation needs to get serious about science. He's set out recommendations for a cohesive national strategy to tap potential in the field. Read More
How two words saved $10m: engagement and change
Tax commissioner Chris Jordan and Department of Industry secretary Glenys Beauchamp PSM share thoughts about engagement and change with PwC National Leader - Government, Tony Peake. Read More