Why NSW needs a new public advocate to protect vulnerable adults from their families
New South Wales needs a new public advocate for vulnerable adults in place by next July, ombudsman Michael Barnes has warned, after compiling over 200… Read More
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Cross-sector collaboration successes show the public service no longer needs a monopoly
Ever since the New South Wales government restructured its Premier's Awards for Public Service around the outcomes-based 12 Premier's Priorities, something interesting has developed out that approach. Read More
Full list of winners: 2018 NSW Premiers Awards for Public Service
Organised around the 12 NSW Premier's Priorities, the Premier’s Awards for Public Service recognises the teams and individuals who have contributed greatly to those priorities. Read More
ABS national overview of the public sector: ‘mild growth’ in wages and workforces
Nationwide, the public sector has seen mild growth in both wages and personnel over the past financial year, aggregated across all three tiers of government. Read More
Ontario ombudsman offers masterclass in public impact: ‘Our power is in our voice’
Shining a light often galvanises political support for changes public servants already wish were in place, says visiting ombudsman Paul Dubé. "Most public servants want to do a good job." Read More
Murray-Darling Basin Plan ‘maladministered’, South Australia will suffer the most
Critics of the handling of the Murray Darling Basin Plan say the final submission to the South Australian Royal Commission vindicates their concerns of corrupted implementation. Read More
States and territories have improved integrity measures, but Commonwealth lags far behind
When it comes to cleaning up Australian politics, some states are doing much better than others – and almost all are showing up the Commonwealth government. Read More
Predictable speed cameras reduce benefits, says auditor
NSW has made its mobile speed camera system too predictable for drivers, leaving them unconcerned about speeding outside a few key spots. Read More
Gold medal performance: Queensland Police Service wins PM’s top public sector award
The Queensland Police Service has come up trumps in the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management, taking out the Gold Award for… Read More
Where are the big reforms for state government?
With elections just around the corner in Victoria and NSW, state governments must resist temptations to restrict housing development and promise untested infrastructure projects, says the Grattan Institute. These are just some of the ideas for state reforms contained in its new report. Read More
NSW takes the lead on national broadband for emergency services, after years of debate
The New South Wales Telco Authority is taking steps toward the development of a long-discussed nationwide public safety mobile broadband network for the exclusive use… Read More
Top public servants named new IPAA national fellows
The Institute of Public Administration Australia has recognised ten of its finest with the organisation’s highest honour, a national fellow award, in Melbourne. Read More
Government finalists named for human rights awards
The inaugural finalists, recognised by the Australian Human Rights Commission for contributing to human rights aims, cover the work of three state government programs and one local government program. Read More
Using data to reinvigorate democracy
Agencies are constantly seeking public participation but they need to continue conversations with the insights they gather. Technology may be the key. Read More
Crisis of confidence: a black dog stalks the public service
Alarming new research has revealed the black dog stalking the public services of Australia as their unique professional obligations are afforded less respect than in the past. Read More