Premium Insights and analysis Public sector reform: Everything you need to know about Gordon de Brouwer Thursday June 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks A look at the CV of the man chosen to lead APS reform in a brand new secretary role signals a public sector renaissance may…
Government focus is on getting the right fit Thursday June 23, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks There are a number of surprises in the department secretary changes, yet all of the appointments are solid.
Your chance to make those West Wing dreams come true Thursday June 2, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal A new government means new political staffers — and they’re hiring. The work is important and the pay is good. …
Australians invited to share well wishes for Queen’s Jubilee Thursday June 2, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social To mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, public servants from PM&C are collating messages from Australian citizens to send to the monarch.
Premium Insights and analysis Recapping the new APS boss’ take on public sector reform Wednesday June 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Instead of wondering ‘what's next for the APS’, we revise the master document Glyn Davis co-authored on how to fix the bureaucracy. …
Premium Insights and analysis What will life in the APS be like with Glyn Davis at the helm? Tuesday May 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social In seven days Professor Glyn Davis, a stalwart of the public service, takes his place at the top of the APS food chain. …
New bureaucracy boss will offer ‘frank and fearless’ advice to government Tuesday May 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The PM's pick of Glyn Davis to lead the APS as the next head of DPM&C has been celebrated by some of Australia’s leading institutions.
Albanese chooses new DPM&C head Monday May 30, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Professor Glyn Davis will be the next secretary for the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet (DPM&C), from June 6.
Premium Interviews Using creativity and confidence to fashion a career in the public service Thursday May 26, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social For Rina Bruinsma, it's the unexpected ways in which a public sector career allowed her to flex the creativity that continues to engage her every…
Labor government gets down to business with national security and finances at top of agenda Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The new Labor government will convene ministry meetings for the National Security Committee and Expenditure Review Committee on Wednesday.
SME ombud bats for ‘right-sized, minimum intervention’ regulation Wednesday May 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Bruce Billson says small businesses are made to shoulder the weight of ‘disproportionate’ government regulation. …
Election 2022: Proposal to put Australia’s federation under the microscope Tuesday May 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Senator Rex Patrick wants the upper house to hold an inquiry into the future of Australia’s federal system of government…
Premium Interviews Commission sparks design 101 conversation for legislative drafting Thursday May 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The ALRC is convening a special round table for public servants with a view to harmonising guidance on how laws are drafted across government. …
Premium Insights and analysis APS issues not so popular: Election campaign to focus on issues beyond public service Friday April 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Former DPM&C secretary Terry Moran speaks to The Mandarin about the impact of the federal election on Australia’s bureaucrats.
Premium Insights and analysis Election moves departments to deactivate comments feeds Wednesday April 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture Various government department websites have switched off online comments on their social media sites due to new caretaker settings.