Premium Insights and analysis For Frank Bainimarama, it’s first Fiji, then the world Editors' Picks Maintaining his position as the head of the military, by 2006 Bainimarama had grown disillusioned with Qarase’s government. Allegations of blatant misappropriation of government funds
Premium Insights and analysis Public sector knowledge workers can no longer be ignored by political leaders May 26, 2022 By Richard Denniss Editors' Picks Scott Morrison never once did a photo op with a public sector worker. Indeed, amid all the faux hairdressing, cheifing, truck driving and piloting that
Almost 60% of teachers say they want out. What is Labor going to do for an exhausted school sector? May 25, 2022 By Jessica Holloway Editors' Picks During the 2022 federal election campaign, schools barely rated a mention. While the Labor government’s cabinet will not be finalised until next week, we expect
Premium Interviews Kevin Rudd: Australia’s China policy requires a ‘realist premise’ May 25, 2022 By Amelia Lester Editors' Picks Australians voted for change on May 21 in a historic election that replaced almost a decade of conservative rule with Anthony Albanese and an Australian
Networking in government doesn’t have to be unpleasant May 25, 2022 By Apolitical Editors' Picks Whilst some people love the game of striking up acquaintances and sniffing for opportunities, the act of networking isn’t in itself interesting. What really matters
Simon Holmes à Court, the man behind Climate 200 May 25, 2022 By David Hardaker Editors' Picks There are many benefits to being raised the son of Australia’s first billionaire: private schools; posh homes; networks. But the one you’d least expect is
Consultants are entrenched, so what will Labor do? May 24, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks A contingency workforce made up of contracted consultants is now very entrenched in the Australian Public Service. It has looked for some time like it’s
Premium Insights and analysis Public service can be complex but integrity and community engagement will guide the way May 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Every top bureaucrat will need to find the right balance in their work when delivering a government agenda, meeting the best interests of the community
Defining ‘artificial intelligence’ for regulation May 24, 2022 By Paul Waller Communications & Technology In the course of the most recent wave of expectation and hype about “artificial intelligence” (AI) — let’s say the last 10 years — there have been
Lesson number one — listen to the electorate May 24, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks COMMENT Australians on Saturday voted in a manner that should ensure political parties seeking government will need to stop telling Australians what they know, and
First Nations peoples as political designers May 24, 2022 By Tim Goodwin Culture We live in an exciting time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As Martin Luther King Jr. once said: “Something is happening in our
Premium Columnists Real-deal teals inspired the disillusioned May 24, 2022 By Helena Cain Editors' Picks I was not alone when I treated myself to a month-long news blackout, starting about a week after the election was called. The confluence of
Premium Insights and analysis Criticising the public service is no longer a vote winner May 23, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks Australians have overwhelmingly rejected a coal-toting, disaster holidaying, blame-shifting prime minister, and public servants emphatically let it be known that they’re tired of being election
Premium Insights and analysis Australia’s got a Solomon Islands headache (again) May 23, 2022 By Mary Yang and Jack Detsch Editors' Picks Analysts had dubbed Australia’s federal election a “khaki election” — one influenced by wartime rhetoric — as former prime minister Scott Morrison zeroed in on
