Public servants are in the firing line of a caustic final report from the South Australian royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, which found the federal agency at the centre of the agreement has acted unlawfully, on “dubious” advice from the Australian Government Solicitor. Read More
The changing parameters of opportunity and risk from the emerging AI revolution run much deeper than might be generally supposed, say Professor Anthony Elliott and Julie Hare. Read More
Corrupt politicians and public servants will be under the spotlight of the new federal corruption watchdog. But if its proposed powers are any clue, it will have neither bark nor bite. Here's why. Read More
Although science says the earth is round, there are some people around who still think it's flat; two University of Melbourne experts look at why. Read More
Verona Burgess looks at how two critical elections could trigger another round of politically and personally favoured musical chairs at the top of the public service. Read More
One of the many questions that hinge on the result of this year's election is what kind of new anti-corruption measures will be put in place for federal politicians and public servants. Read More
Many will get awarded on Australia Day for little more than doing their job. And the higher the job’s status, the higher the award. Read More
A majority of Australians trust government with their privacy, but agencies need to better explain how they use personal information, say a group of ANU researchers. Read More
On average, we keep around 17 secrets we've been told; but according to new University of Melbourne research, they often come with strings attached. Read More
For the first time a state government housing agency has effectively contracted out all its operations in some regions, but will this improve and add to the total social housing stock? Read More
While Australian Public Service leaders worry there might be too little staff mobility in their workforce, new research on the United Kingdom civil service is… Read More
New ways of looking at our complex world can lead to policy hacks with clear and easily identifiable benefits. But do they stand apart from politically-driven reforms? Read More
The Roman emperor Augustus is often held up as a model statesman, but a University of Melbourne expert warns admirers should be careful what they wish for. Read More
Compassion is an awkward word in the rationalist world of public administration, but a new study suggests it can improve burnout and even citizen satisfaction. Read More
Generations Y and Z want interesting and novel work, but research indicates they lack the skills and confidence required to manage uncertainty when it occurs. Read More
