Albanese chooses new DPM&C head Federal A public sector stalwart, who has been described as an ‘educational leader’ and ‘public policy thinker’, has been named as the next head of the
Labor government gets down to business with national security and finances at top of agenda May 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Prime minister Anthony Albanese used his first day in office to outline the next week of work for his new government just before jetting off
SME ombud bats for ‘right-sized, minimum intervention’ regulation May 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal In a submission to the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet, Bruce Billson says small businesses are made to shoulder the weight of ‘disproportionate’ government
Election 2022: Proposal to put Australia’s federation under the microscope 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, to ‘learn the lessons’ of
Premium Interviews Commission sparks design 101 conversation for legislative drafting May 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is convening a special round table for public servants with a view to harmonising guidance on how laws are
Premium Insights and analysis APS issues not so popular: Election campaign to focus on issues beyond public service 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. Indifferent voter sentiment about the state
Premium Insights and analysis Election moves departments to deactivate comments feeds 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 that came into effect once the
Premium Interviews How-to resource offers clarity on gender lens for investing in Australia April 5, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A comprehensive roadmap has been produced for investors wanting to take a gender lens approach (GLI) to improve operational and investment performance and tap into
PSsst! There’s no aphrodisiac like a public servant March 16, 2022 By The Mandarin Editors' Picks Phallic logo faux pas a red herring for department’s gender equality agenda Would a logo of any other shape cop as much flack as the
Data and gender equality indicators key to changing workplace culture, review finds March 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The government has published a review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, which sought community feedback from employers and the wider community on what
‘How to avoid a royal commission’ and other useful tips for policymakers and regulators February 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Career Matters According to one group of experienced public servants, the concept of ‘best practice regulation’ is a journey, not a destination. Here are some things people
Don’t be ‘dopey’: ACCC chair warns against regulators obsessed with keeping government at bay February 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Outgoing boss of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Rod Sims has reminded public servants involved in regulatory work the government is a key
APS return to offices a ‘positive milestone’, commissioner says October 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal In an open letter to public servants, Australian Public Service commissioner Peter Woolcott and PM&C secretary Phil Gaetjens have signalled the start of a gradual
Government’s free courses to help workers make better policy decisions October 12, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The behavioural economics unit of the federal government has launched a free online course for public sector workers to help them make better policy decisions.
