Good policy under pressure in New Zealand, new book New Zealand Effective management of New Zealand’s public sector relies on a mixed model that recognises the need for autonomy in decision-making as well as alignment across…
Reflections of a volcanologist as a science organisation faces charges in the wake of the 2019 Whakaari eruption Monday October 25, 2021 By Ben Kennedy Editors' Picks Thirteen parties face criminal charges in the wake of the 2019 Whakaari White Island eruption. Among them is a research organisation.
Premium Insights and analysis Wage freezes not helping recruitment and retention Monday October 25, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The APS faces a tough labour market with one tied behind their back thanks to the persisting stupidity of wage freezes and pay caps.
Premium Insights and analysis Treating the symptoms and addressing the excesses Thursday October 7, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory For some, the APS is just another vested interest trying to distort policy like corporations, lobbyists, think tanks and consultants.
Moving beyond fiscal squabbling to a ‘capacity-based’ federalism Thursday August 19, 2021 By Ken Smith and Andrew Bushnell Australian Capital Territory We need to rethink the value of federalism, subsidiarity, and the different roles and responsibilities of different levels of government. …
Premium Insights and analysis Why was Roman politics so stabby? Thursday July 29, 2021 By James Palmer Australian Capital Territory Some 49% of all Roman emperors were murdered or executed, another 9% took their own lives to avoid being murdered, and 9% died from unknown…
Premium Columnists Oh those sweet, sweet golden handcuffs… Friday July 23, 2021 By Helena Cain Australian Capital Territory Are APS incentives delivering unintended consequences, in the form of golden handcuffs? Helena Cain explores this phenomenon.
Taking care of tomorrow today – New Zealand’s Long-term Insights Briefings Monday July 12, 2021 By Sally Washington Editors' Picks NZ's government departments must produce regular long-term insights briefings. Sally Washington reports on the process, potential and possible pitfalls.
Premium Columnists How do you know you are ready for a 360? Friday May 28, 2021 By Helena Cain Australian Capital Territory A 360 leadership feedback experience can come as a gentle nudge in the right direction, or a rude shock. Helena Cain explores their value.
NZ public service agencies told to give pay rises to lower-paid staff only Wednesday May 5, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New Zealand Only one-quarter of public servants in New Zealand will be eligible for modest pay increases over the next three years, says Chris Hipkins.
Victorian government urged to adopt wellbeing budget Thursday April 29, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The head of the Victorian Council of Social Service has called for the state government to utilise the concept of a 'wellbeing economy' to ensure…
Person-centred justice matters more than ever Sunday April 25, 2021 By Tessa Boyd-Caine Australian Capital Territory What has the global decline in trust and confidence in public institutions meant for law and justice? What are the risks when people are less…
Indigenous scholars struggle to be heard in the mainstream Monday April 12, 2021 By Apisalome Movono, Anna Carr, Emma Hughes, Freya Higgins-Desbiolles, Jeremy William Hapeta, Regina Scheyvens and Rochelle Stewart-Withers Australian Capital Territory Supporting Indigenous scholars and Indigenous scholarship is essential. The suggested approaches here would go some way to supporting this.
New Zealand is drafting a new law to enable communities to move away from climate risks Wednesday April 7, 2021 By Catherine Iorns Editors' Picks A review of the Resource Management Act recommended a new government fund to pay for managed retreat, to better ensure change happens fairly and consistently…
If 80% of Australians care about climate action, why don’t they vote like it? Thursday March 25, 2021 By Rebecca Colvin and Frank Jotzo Australian Capital Territory Support for strong climate policies may depend on whether the policies will, or are perceived to, personally impact voters.
