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The big budget question is why the surplus wasn’t big

Economy & Industry

With the budget effectively in balance, a surplus in the financial year ahead seems all but assured. With government finances in good health, the next…

Thodey review of the APS completed, sent to the Prime Minister’s department

By Stephen Easton

Federal

The independent APS Review is finished and its final report is in the hands of Phil Gaetjens, secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister…

Stakeholders slam APVMA’s new ‘non-controversial’ board

By Shannon Jenkins

Economy & Industry

Representatives from the agriculture and veterinary sector have opposed the Federal government’s decision to reintroduce a board to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority…

How should the digital identity trust framework apply to commercial players? Consultation begins

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

The fourth iteration of the Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF) will set out the rules for any commercial sector digital identity providers that are seeking…

Opposition-backed robodebt lawsuit must ‘break new ground’ in High Court to succeed

By Stephen Easton

Federal

Some said it couldn’t be done but after a chat with Bill Shorten, Gordon Legal has announced a class action lawsuit against the federal government…

Treasury ad raises concerns over political advertising

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

An advertising campaign run by the Treasury and sponsored by the Australian Taxation Office has raised questions about how far government advertising can push the…

Leading reform from the classroom, one innovation at a time

By Leslie Loble

Australian Capital Territory

The world is changing fast, and business-as-usual will not prepare us for all that lies ahead. By embedding agile innovation processes into our work, the…

Ombudsman praises ‘compliance cultures’ but agencies still mishandle stored comms

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

Intelligence agencies must verify the lawfulness of stored communications before handing them to investigators, according to the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman. In its most…

PM&C chief Phil Gaetjens is on the hunt for a non-ongoing deputy secretary amid restructure

By Stephen Easton

Career Matters

The role of deputy secretary for social policy at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is being offered on a non-ongoing basis, six…

Where are the women? A gender analysis of the APS Review

By Linda Colley & Sue Williamson

Australian Capital Territory

The biggest review of the Australian Public Service (APS) in 40 years is likely to herald significant changes, particularly for APS employees. As the APS…

APS ‘digital capability hub’ idea to emerge from $100,000 feasibility study in two weeks

By Stephen Easton

Communications & Technology

The next chapter in the eternal quest to build "digital capability" in the Australian Public Service may be the creation of an "innovative online learning…

Nine recommendations for the renewal of the public’s trust in the Australian Public Service

By Mark Evans & Nicole Moore

Community & Social

The Australian Public Service has a fundamental role to play in helping bridge the trust divide between government and citizens. A deliberative jury has been…

Massaging how public data is presented doesn’t serve public policy well

By Peter Saunders

Communications & Technology

The agencies that provide inequality data must abide by the strongest possible standards to ensure the integrity of that data. As far as is known,…

Low number of people with disability in APS is raised at the UN

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Ben Gauntlett has expressed concern over the lack of people with disability employed in the Australian Public Service. Australia is currently ranked…

Achievement unlocked: PM gives two federal department heads another go

By Stephen Easton

Federal

Department of Home Affairs secretary Michael Pezzullo and Attorney-General’s Department secretary Chris Moraitis have been reappointed to their respective roles. “I congratulate them both and…

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The big budget question is why the surplus wasn’t big

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Thodey review of the APS completed, sent to the Prime Minister’s department

Stakeholders slam APVMA’s new ‘non-controversial’ board

How should the digital identity trust framework apply to commercial players? Consultation begins

Opposition-backed robodebt lawsuit must ‘break new ground’ in High Court to succeed

Treasury ad raises concerns over political advertising

Leading reform from the classroom, one innovation at a time

Ombudsman praises ‘compliance cultures’ but agencies still mishandle stored comms

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PM&C chief Phil Gaetjens is on the hunt for a non-ongoing deputy secretary amid restructure

Where are the women? A gender analysis of the APS Review

APS ‘digital capability hub’ idea to emerge from $100,000 feasibility study in two weeks

Nine recommendations for the renewal of the public’s trust in the Australian Public Service

Massaging how public data is presented doesn’t serve public policy well

Low number of people with disability in APS is raised at the UN

Achievement unlocked: PM gives two federal department heads another go