The Four Corners program has raised several new allegations regarding youth detention. We take a look at the policy challenges cited by various parties in this emotive matter. Read More
The Queensland government wants to know what “the public sector of tomorrow” will look like and has asked Peter Coaldrake, who ran the Goss government’s… Read More
The Queensland auditor-general says departments are not "open and transparent about awarded contracts" in a report that echoes concerns at federal level being investigated by a parliamentary committee. Read More
When The Mandarin’s executive learning program headed to Brisbane, the embedding of trust and transparency to make the march of technology across government deliver for citizens were highlighted as key concerns. Read More
Government information and data stuck in separate systems remains one of the biggest barriers to digital transformation, productivity and efficiency. Fortunately, there are better, faster cheaper options than a ‘rip-and-replace’ approach. Read More
Is it in the public interest to make allegations of corruption public? Sometimes, at least. Queensland's corruption watchdog is holding a two-day forum this week to nut it out. Read More
"He actually couldn't be more wrong," says one public service productivity researcher. She says claims by Queensland's opposition that public service union activity wastes resources and harms productivity don't stack up. Read More
Dave Stewart stays at DPC, while Queensland Treasury gets a new head recently from the private sector with a lengthy resume including the IMF, federal Treasury and various roles in the political arena. Up to $1.2 million in potential bonuses for top positions has been scrapped. Read More
