Andrew Kibblewhite: the E-I-E-I-O of people-centred policy Features As a recent World Bank report noted, the strength of standard economics is that it intentionally simplifies the motivations and actions of human beings. But
Communication leaders tell own story behind post-trust credibility crisis January 18, 2017 By Harley Dennett Communications & Technology By now few could have missed the collapse of citizen confidence in their governments. Less well known is how systemic underinvestment in the very people
Contracts and convicts: how perverse incentives created the death fleet January 16, 2017 By David Donaldson Editors' Picks It might sound strange, but the tragic voyage of the second fleet, which killed 40% of the convicts on board, holds a lesson for contemporary
New year, new National Disability Insurance Agency board January 12, 2017 By Stephen Easton Jurisdiction Businesswoman Helen Nugent was confirmed as the new chair of an expanded and National Disability Insurance Agency board by Minister for Social Services Christian Porter
ANZSOG recruits Queensland's man in London to take the reins January 11, 2017 By The Mandarin Jurisdiction Veteran Queensland mandarin Ken Smith has been announced as the next chief executive and dean of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government, and
Procurement suppliers face new Commonwealth scrutiny in ABCC deal November 30, 2016 By Harley Dennett Jurisdiction Commonwealth contract bidders will soon have to provide evidence of employment practices, standards compliance and environmental impact. The changes also include new procurement impact analysis previously described by Finance Minister Mathias Cormann
New body of evidence for Australia's wellness economy November 21, 2016 By Nina Hendy Australians are set to benefit from a strong new focus on research and development within the complementary health sector thanks to a unique collaboration to
Design thinking in policymaking: opportunities and challenges November 1, 2016 By Centre for Public Impact Features The theory and practice of public administration is increasingly concerned with the role of the citizen. Scholars and commentators have pointed to a gap between
Australia's 14 OGP commitments to open government October 31, 2016 By The Mandarin Engagement The working group of public officials and civil society stakeholders has released its list of 14 draft commitments for Australia’s first action plan as it prepares to
GovHack 2016: 'gone from the periphery to the serious centre' of government October 28, 2016 By Harley Dennett Jurisdiction Data without ingenuity is like a lamp without power, says Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, and that’s why GovHack is so important. The hackathon event, connecting citizens
Digital transformation in the fourth age of public administration October 26, 2016 By Terry Moran Features The vast majority of public servants find it a little difficult at the moment to make sense of where the public sector stands. Is it
Backpacker exploitation: why Australia should look to the Pacific October 24, 2016 By Stephen Howes & Henry Sherrell Features Over the last two years, the Fair Work Ombudsman conducted an inquiry into Australia’s working holiday maker program. The results make for shocking reading. Underpayment
Boost reform case with stronger FoI, transparency: Terry Moran October 19, 2016 By David Donaldson Jurisdiction Former top bureaucrat Terry Moran will today call for “radical reform” of freedom of information laws to make Australian governments more transparent, putting him at
Getting stuff done in government: three elements of public impact October 12, 2016 By Stephen Easton Features A new international report explores three basic factors that enable effective government: public legitimacy, policy based on sound principles and evidence, and the skilful implementation
