Most of New Zealand’s public service leaders are women
The NZ State Services Commission lists 32 chief executive roles, of which 17 will be filled by women on a permanent or acting basis as of February 4. Read More
Jurisdiction
‘Missing-in-action’ senior officials need to take a long walk in the hall of mirrors
Two in five APS employees wonder what their senior officials are contributing to the agency’s work. These 'missing-in-action' executives might want to update their New Year's resolutions, writes Verona Burgess. Read More
Security review finds online voting OK for NSW election, calls for national platform
Ex-public servant Roger Wilkins' review finds the NSW online voting system is secure enough for the next state election, and that it should be expanded to a national level. Read More
ICAC’s warning for senior NSW officials: how the modern workplace is incentivising misconduct
ICAC's first report aimed at senior New South Wales public officials warns that changes to the way government services are delivered have created opportunities for emerging corruption. Read More
Keeping track of ICAC operations on the public sector in NSW
The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption only discloses current investigations activity where it feels disclosure is in the public interest. For example, the… Read More
Australia’s foreign spies could use force for operational reasons under proposed changes
Officers of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service and their agents would be allowed to use force for the good of their mission, not just to… Read More
The best of crime and violence prevention in 2018
Twelve of Australia's top programs tackling justice in innovative and effective ways, as judged by the Australian Institute of Criminology. Read More
Ken Henry is wrong, and that has implications for public policy
Dr Ken Henry’s statement to the banking royal commission was misguided ‒ he needs to listen to modern business theory and learn from the mistakes of the past, says Darryl Carlton. Read More
Movers & shakers: who’s replacing the new secretaries
It's already been decided who is taking over from the two Victorian DPC deputies elevated to secretary level. Plus the latest federal appointments. Read More
Public servant fired for bringing explosives to work loses rehire bid
A longstanding public servant fired after allegedly bringing explosives and a pair of duelling pistols to work has lost a bid to be reinstated in an extraordinary unfair dismissal case. Read More
ACT Chief Minister: new Integrity Commission ‘sends a message’ to public service leaders
The ACT’s new integrity and anti-corruption commission will begin operating from July 1 next year, with senior public servants subject to new mandatory reporting rules… Read More
Human Services to run plain English training for key staff
The Department of Human Services is planning to provide 200 staff per year with "plain English" training. Read More
DEDJTR to split as new secretaries named in post-election shakeup
Victoria's Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources will split into two new departments, the state government announced on Thursday as its full cabinet lineup was released. Read More
Daniel Andrew’s new ministry list for his government’s second term
Re-elected Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has kept his promise that 50% of his cabinet will be women. To do so, he’s broken up the super… Read More
National Integrity Commission’s chief architect: Attorney-General’s fears overblown
The Attorney-General is wrong to claim the rights of public servants, ABC journalists and others would be violated by the National Integrity Commission proposed in federal parliament this week, according to its chief architect, Professor AJ Brown. Read More