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PM&C’s ‘clear-headed’ ICT strategy encourages new ways of working and agility

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

In light of the events of 2020, PM&C must 'harness the full power of technology' in a way that supports and promotes trust in government,…

Last call for feedback on Australia’s next Open Government national action plan

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The final round of consultation for the development of Australia’s third Open Government Partnership national action plan is underway, according to the Department of the…

Regulator performance role to be established within PM&C

By Shannon Jenkins

Economy & Industry

The assistant minister to the prime minister and cabinet wants the Australian Public Service to shift its culture by taking a stewardship approach to deregulation.

Public servants need to be able to share data across departments, and even jurisdictions, says Gaetjens

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

'The leading edge can be the bleeding edge sometimes', and so the APS would likely follow the lead of the rest of the country when…

Sports rorts: Gaetjens didn’t interview PM’s or McKenzie’s staff, inquiry hears

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet head has defended his probe into former sport minister Bridget McKenzie.

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With the ongoing crisis turning so much on its head, the Thodey review is unlikely to survive intact

By Verona Burgess

Editors' Picks

Dealing with COVID-19 will continue to be, for the foreseeable future, a massive exercise for the government in harnessing the strengths of the public service…

Opinion: reports expose examples of still getting the basics wrong

By Bernard Keane

Editors' Picks

Lack of judgment and an inability to get the basics right over an extended period reflects poorly on a department that, given its portfolio responsibilities,…

Audit office slams Attorney-General’s Department for lobbying code of conduct inaction

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Attorney-General’s Department has made little effort to implement past recommendations related to the government's lobbying code of conduct, the national auditor-general has found.

DSS launches COVID-19 disability information helpline

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on Friday said the Disability Information Helpline has been created to help those who are concerned about…

COVID inquiry: ex Liberal Party pollster won $500,000 contract without tender, Nev Power addresses conflicts of interest

By Shannon Jenkins

Economy & Industry

Members of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission have made conflicts of interest declarations to the PM&C, but they won't be made public.

PM&C didn’t brief Morrison during Hawaii trip, says Gaetjens

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet did not brief Scott Morrison while he was in Hawaii during Australia’s recent bushfire crisis, an inquiry…

National COVID-19 Coordination Commission pay packets revealed

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The head of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission will receive half a million dollars over six months.

Federal, NSW governments use Vodafone data to see if public is following COVID-19 restrictions

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

Australia has become the latest country to track the movements of the public, with the federal and New South Wales governments having received the location…

COVID-19: Morrison announces latest restrictions

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Prime Minister has announced greater restrictions on businesses and non-essential services in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19: Gaetjens and Woolcott push APS reform in open letter

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Australian Public Service Commissioner and the head of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet have applauded public servants for their dedication to…