Commonwealth adopts new procurement payment policy, encourages states to do the same Federal Commonwealth government agencies will soon be expected to pay e-Invoices to suppliers within five days, or else pay interest on late payments. Starting from January…
Systemic challenges for digital public sector reform Wednesday November 6, 2019 By Pia Andrews Communications & Technology Pia Andrews looks at some of the systemic challenges that come with working in public sectors, including intrinsic ones — like capability issues, and directive…
Above and beyond for Aotearoa: six NZ public servants receive the ‘mana and prestige’ of PSMs Tuesday November 5, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New Zealand Six public servants have been recognised for their work in the second year that New Zealand’s Public Service Medals have been awarded. The work of…
Planned burns rather than expensive aircraft will lower the cost of bushfires Wednesday October 30, 2019 By Liza Gelt Australian Capital Territory The NSW Government committed $38 million to four large air tankers in preparation for one of the state’s most dangerous fire seasons. Available for service…
The future of service delivery isn’t in websites or apps — planning for personal AIs Tuesday October 22, 2019 By Pia Andrews Communications & Technology The next wave of dramatic service-channel change is happening right now, and again, people are largely seeing it as a future issue, not for now.
It seems one can question the algorithms: NZ drafts charter for data ethics in the public sector Friday October 18, 2019 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology New Zealand's government has published a draft "algorithm charter for government agencies" that promises citizens fairness, transparency and accountability around how the government uses data…
Participatory public governance: why we need it, what it is, and how to do it (in that order) Friday October 18, 2019 By Pia Andrews Editors' Picks For everything we do in public sectors, it is when we collaborate and draw on broader expertise and experiences that we get better outcomes. So,…
Designing better futures to better inform the present Friday October 11, 2019 By Pia Andrews Editors' Picks How often do you have a chance to think about the long-term impact of what you are doing right now? How often do you consider…
Australian and NZ info commissioners highlight importance of public information Monday September 30, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Information commissioners and ombuds from Australia and New Zealand have called on government agencies to do more to make information accessible to the public. As…
Premium Insights and analysis What’s the most effective way to motivate staff? Performance pay schemes are trending again, but Allan Hawke saw distorted results Thursday September 26, 2019 By Allan Hawke Australian Capital Territory Allan Hawke is aware of the argument that performance pay is supposed to work in organisations where rewards constitute a significant part of total remuneration,…
Confronting the challenge of collaboration in a world obsessed with being in opposition Wednesday September 25, 2019 By Paul Porteous Australian Capital Territory Rather than processes, it may be the clashing of values that has reduced our tolerance for engaging alternative perspectives. Social capital, the once-lauded holy grail…
Health department wins NZ’s top public service award Friday September 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Health An initiative that improves the health of low-income families with housing has taken the top gong in New Zealand’s Spirit of Service Awards.
New law gives NZ police discretion not to prosecute drug users, but to offer addiction support instead Tuesday September 10, 2019 By Max Abbott Editors' Picks New Zealand passed the Misuse of Drugs Amendment into law last month, giving police discretion to take a health-centred approach rather than prosecuting those in…
World Suicide Prevention Day: Australia and NZ show leadership Tuesday September 10, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Australian leaders have discussed suicide prevention in the wake of "alarming" new research, while the New Zealand government has announced a new Suicide Prevention Office.
Older Windows systems must be patched to avert another computer worm outbreak: ACSC Tuesday September 10, 2019 By Stephen Easton Australian Capital Territory The Australian Cyber Security Centre warns it is way past patching time for all users of Windows 7, Vista or XP, as well as Windows…
