NSW a 'jobs powerhouse' -- but not for public servants Tuesday June 18, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The NSW Government’s 2019-20 Budget is maintaining a strong focus on delivering jobs, according to Minister for Jobs and Investment Stuart Ayres. However, despite NSW … Read more
The new-look NSW public service Friday April 5, 2019 By Stephen Easton New South Wales An extensive post-election restructure sees the establishment of Australia’s first Department of Customer Service in New South Wales, making a strong statement about what the… Read more
The four Cs that turn good leadership into great leadership Monday March 4, 2019 By Michael Pratt Editors' Picks Customer-centric leadership is the key to managing through all kinds of challenges, writes the Secretary of NSW Treasury. Four self-development principles are the gateway to… Read more
Create unbiased public policies through a strong evidence base Monday August 20, 2018 By Konnect Learning People & Capability Many government departments lack the baseline evidence essential for evaluating their programs and policies before and after implementation. Those responsible for developing policies and strategies are… Read more
NSW Treasury begins outcome budgeting Friday June 22, 2018 By Stephen Easton Case studies This year, curious residents of New South Wales can not only see how much their government plans to spend in particular areas of the budget,… Read more
Former auditor-general steps up as first NSW productivity commissioner Monday May 14, 2018 By Stephen Easton News Peter Achterstraat has been appointed as the state's first productivity commissioner, charged with attracting domestic migrants and business investment from other parts of Australia. Read more
NSW scores a Productivity Commission and Chief Economist Monday February 19, 2018 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry How many economists does it take to change a light bulb? It depends how you value the change. Read more
Finance transformation is very real. How will it hit government in Australia? Thursday November 16, 2017 By The Mandarin People & Capability As automation gains traction in government and shared services increasingly take hold, strategic leadership and business analysis become essential to the finance role in addition… Read more
NSW Treasury banking overhaul shakes Big Four to core Friday November 3, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski Features Treasurer Dominic Perrottet is making major banks and credit card schemes compete against Fintechs and disruptors for state business. Read more
Grand designs: will NSW’s big social housing flip work? Thursday September 14, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social There are signs social housing builds are finally changing for the better. But can good architecture change entrenched disadvantage and a punitive mentality towards welfare… Read more
Strategy to capability? What it actually takes for agencies to execute (but they don’t tell you) Thursday August 3, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski Engagement There’s a deluge of motherhood statements and relatively hollow mantras for getting agencies and services in government to ‘transform’. What really counts is having a… Read more
NSW Treasury snatches state customer service czar Mike Pratt as its new secretary Tuesday July 11, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski Career Matters The Treasury head role with the Western world's most envied surplus will go to the state's Customer Service Commissioner, continuing the trend of taxing bank… Read more
Reform doesn't take forever: NSW Treasury's reformist chief resigns after two years Wednesday June 28, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski News The NSW Budget reporting process has been fundamentally changed to show outcome effectiveness. And it didn't take that long. Read more
NSW commissioning and contestability policy set for February launch Wednesday February 8, 2017 By The Mandarin Economy & Industry Join NSW Treasury and IPAA as they officially launch the commissioning and contestability policy with a panel discussion and Q&A later this month. Read more
Rob Whitfield: why public sector cuts are needed even during surplus Friday June 24, 2016 By Harley Dennett Economy & Industry The NSW Treasury secretary addresses why the efficiency dividend never goes away, even during surpluses and record investment in services. The public sector wage cap… Read more
