They are highly effective at exposing wrongdoing, but do they influence policy development? A two-stage approach might be more effective, write Dr Peter Wilkins and Professor John Phillimore. Read More
Now is the time to draw on what we know, to bring together the corporate, not-for-profit, academic and government sectors and to progress what we can do to create change and rebuild trust, writes Kristy Muir. Read More
As the public sector's chief finance officers are granted a permanent seat in the executive table, the finance function is being transformed from historian and compliance cop, to problem solver and enabler. Read More
There will be a brief moment of bad headlines for the government that will soon fade away. But the underlying dynamics don’t change: the slow bleeding of the government’s authority. Read More
Ken Henry's fall from pedestal to bed of nails was not even cushioned by the sterling contribution he previously made to the public service, says Verona Burgess. Read More
The absence of a scientific foundation in the PC reports explains why the Australian government itself seems impervious to scientific warnings about the impending collapse of our natural systems. Read More
New legislation aims to expose the communications of serious criminals, but it might undermine our security too. Read More
In this edited extract of the new book The Change Makers, Professor Marcia Langton tells author Shaun Carney that when you do the right thing… Read More
How realistic are the prospects of the Hayne Royal Commission’s 76 recommendations being implemented, ask Peter Wilkins and John Phillimore. Read More
While many of Kenneth Hayne's recommendations are laudable and absolutely necessary, they are not sufficient to end the regular cycle of appalling misconduct and inquiries. 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
A mismatch between Australian and New Zealand regulations means Australian taxpayers could be on the hook if a New Zealand bank fails. 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
