Movers & Shakers: New DPM&C appointments, bureau formalises new director Friday November 19, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal New lieutenant-governor of Victoria, new Children’s Court president, NWSA appoints policy panel, and more.
Multiple APS secretaries tipped to get the sack in Morrison’s massive MoG changes Thursday December 5, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal Prime Minister Scott Morrison plans a major restructure of the Australian Public Service, which may see multiple secretaries lose their jobs, according to news reports…
Water policy and resources moves from Agriculture to Infrastructure Friday November 15, 2019 By Stephen Easton Energy & Environment The Department of Agriculture's responsibilities for water policy and resources will be taken over by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development from…
Ministers made up their own minds on regional grants after public servants gave weak advice Thursday November 14, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal Public servants can’t stop ministers doling out questionable grants of taxpayer's money, but it’s important that their advice on who deserves the money is strong…
Premium Columnists Standing between politicians and barrels of pork: why strong and sound processes are a must Thursday November 14, 2019 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks You could practically see eyes rolling across Canberra as yet another devastating performance audit of a federal government regional grants program arrived on November 5.
New secretaries for Infrastructure and Environment departments Friday November 8, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Two new secretaries have been appointed to lead the Australian Public Service. David Fredericks has been appointed to lead the Department of the Environment and…
Premium Expert briefings To ensure nobody was left behind, Steven Kennedy opened his department doors to dozens of partner organisations. Digital services alone couldn’t reach all in need Friday September 6, 2019 By Stephen Easton Community & Social There is “ample space” for cooperation between all Australian governments, says the new Commonwealth Treasury secretary, and he urges public servants to make…
PM asks APS to publish gift registers: News Corp achieves what the auditor-general could not Tuesday September 3, 2019 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology Prime Minister Scott Morrison has decided Australian Public Service agencies should publish their lists of gifts and benefits.
Pull agencies in line, auditor-general tells PM&C Wednesday August 7, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Government agencies are failing to follow recommendations made by top scrutiny bodies, the national auditor-general's office has found.
Who's in line to lead ASIO? Major moves draw congratulations, trepidation and speculation Monday July 29, 2019 By Stephen Easton Economy & Industry Last week's major movements at the top of the Australian Public Service last week were followed by tributes, trepidation and congratulations, as well as a…
Phil Gaetjens promoted to head of PM&C, Dr Steven Kennedy to lead Treasury Thursday July 25, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal Treasury secretary Phil Gaetjens will lead the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from September, and be replaced by the secretary of the Department…
July 1 a new beginning for the National Indigenous Australians Agency, among others Tuesday July 2, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal National Indigenous Australians Agency and Commonwealth Office of Road Safety opened; North Queensland Livestock Industry Recovery Agency upgraded; Australian Space Agency celebrates 'paper' anniversary.
Administrative orders: Home Affairs to grow Wednesday May 29, 2019 By David Donaldson Federal Here are the machinery of government changes following the federal government's re-election.
