Australian Digital Council: ministers meet to discuss data sharing and service delivery Australian Capital Territory Ministers from across the federation came together this morning for the first meeting of the new Australian Digital Council to talk turkey about sharing data
Premier Steven Marshall's address to the South Australian Public Sector September 14, 2018 By Steven Marshall Features This week the South Australian Premier Steven Marshall gave his first public address to the state’s public sector at the Adelaide Convention Centre, hosted by
Tone-deaf to people's real needs, the silos strike back September 13, 2018 By Damien Howard Case studies Why is an innovative indigenous health program on the cusp of full implementation now likely to be mothballed, asks Dr Damien Howard? The audience at
Quaedvlieg seeks his right of reply to parliamentary sledging September 12, 2018 By Stephen Easton Federal Any citizen or resident who gets picked on in parliament has the right to ask for their side of the story to go into Hansard,
Andrew Podger's brilliant reimagining of the Australian Public Service September 12, 2018 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Verona Burgess analyses former APS Commissioner Andrew Podger’s thought-provoking 8800-word submission to the Thodey review. Hopes are fading that the Thodey review of the Australian Public Service
APS Diversity & Gender Equality Awards: nominations closing soon September 11, 2018 By The Mandarin Federal There are 10 days left before nominations close for this year’s Australian Public Service Diversity and Gender Equality Awards. The awards were first given out last
Hell hath no fury like a senior public servant scorned September 11, 2018 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks The trouble Roman Quaedvlieg is causing for his former political master is testament to why it’s a good idea to look after public servants you
'Please don't be bystanders': treaty commissioner calls for public support September 10, 2018 By David Donaldson Editors' Picks A treaty with First Nations might be “a little bit scary” for some, but Victorian Treaty Advancement Commissioner Jill Gallagher AO hopes all Victorians will
Melbourne or Sydney? This is how our two biggest cities compare for liveability September 10, 2018 By Lucy Gunn, Billie Giles-Corti, Julianna Rozek & Melanie Davern Editors' Picks The question of which city is the most liveable is an annual hot topic. Competition is fierce, especially between Melbourne and Sydney. We have previously highlighted
Partner Content The future of education: with careers predicted to span 60 years, how will education and training evolve? September 10, 2018 By Julie Hare Education policy in Australia has many emerging issues it must contend with, not least of which is the imminent collision between an ageing population and
From walk to talk: academics and practitioners join forces for public policy learning September 10, 2018 By David Threlfall Editors' Picks ANZSOG chief of staff David Threlfall explores how our public service practitioners access and respond to academic policy frameworks. How did you learn to do
Inclusive justice expert Penny Cooper on helping vulnerable voices be heard September 10, 2018 By Stephen Easton Editors' Picks Across Australia, there’s a move towards more inclusive justice systems that incorporate support and adjustments for children and other vulnerable witnesses, and the idea is
Callister cleared over claims of ‘high stakes’ attempt to influence employee evidence in ‘Certain Children’ case September 6, 2018 By Harley Dennett Education The Victorian Ombudsman has been unable to establish wrong-doing by the state’s Education department secretary and recommended no further action be taken on claims she
Consultant procurement system is not working, says NSW auditor general September 5, 2018 By David Donaldson New South Wales NSW Procurement claims big savings for taxpayers, but compliance and reporting for the procurement of consultants in New South Wales is a mess according to