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Australian-made paper purchases drop across government departments during pandemic

By Melissa Coade

Federal

The union representing Australia’s paper industry has complained about a 30% decrease in local paper purchases by the federal government during COVID-19.

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Census finds public servants overworked, risk burnout

By Melissa Coade

Careers

Here's a detailed breakdown of how APS departments responded to their employee census questions on capacity and burnout.

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‘Those are my principles, and if you don’t like them … well, I have others’ — Groucho Marx, or any of our federal ministers?

By Verona Burgess

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The statement of ministerial standards is not a piece of legislation. It is, as its own foreword says, 'principles-based'. Ah, principles and politics... writes Verona…

Phil Gaetjens halts probe into PMO’s knowledge of rape allegations

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The inquiry into which of the prime minister’s staff knew of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations before they were made public has come to a standstill,…

Commonwealth agencies failing to comply with cyber security requirements

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

PM&C and the Attorney-General’s Department are not ‘cyber resilient’ and have overstated their implementation of the federal government’s mandatory strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents…

PM&C hires lawyer to fight attempts to access national cabinet documents

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

In September, independent senator Rex Patrick launched proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal after his freedom of information requests relating to national cabinet meeting minutes…

The APS taskforce: setting it up and supporting policy implementation

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Australian Public Service taskforces should engage with key stakeholders and policy implementers early on in their process to ensure the taskforce’s work is successful, according…

Opinion: The triumph of the lobbies — Australia’s revolving door and democracy

By Binoy Kampmark

Editors' Picks

Former bureaucrats, public service officials and elected representatives rarely struggle with the conflict of interest issues that arise when lobby groups recruit them.

PM&C official to review complaints process following sexual assault allegations

By Shannon Jenkins

Culture

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the appointment at a press conference on Tuesday morning, describing the incident as a 'wake-up call'.

PM&C hires ex ONI boss Nick Warner as consultant

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Nick Warner has been appointed as counsellor to political and strategic advisory firm Dragoman, while also being engaged by the Department of the Prime Minister…

PM&C-backed program finds mentoring initiatives support women in pursuing economics careers

By Shannon Jenkins

Community & Social

A collaborative project between PM&C's Behavioural Economics Team, the ACT Women in Economics Network, and ANU has found that mentoring programs could help retain women in…

‘We’ve turned a corner’: Phil Gaetjens reflects on the public service’s transformative year

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

After almost 44 years in the public service, Gaetjens said he has never been prouder of the APS, and encouraged the 2020 graduates to take…

Australians became more trusting of federal public services during pandemic: survey

By Michelle Grattan

Editors' Picks

The Citizen Experience Survey, done regularly and nationally, measures public satisfaction, trust and experiences with Australian public services.

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…