Think the dual citizenship saga does not affect state parliamentarians? It might be time to think again Australian Capital Territory Over the past year, we have seen 15 federal parliamentarians leave the Australian parliament because of dual citizenship. Under Section 44(i) of the Australian Constitution – which has been
New Treasury secretary rolls the dice on his future July 17, 2018 By Michelle Grattan Editors' Picks Phil Gaetjens, the incoming Treasury secretary, must be very brave, highly confident in his ability to handle tricky situations, or a fatalist. Shadow treasurer Chris
Auditor-general Grant Hehir defends his independence from ministerial direction July 16, 2018 By Stephen Easton Federal The Treasurer had no right to stop the auditor-general telling his parliamentary oversight committee about a last-minute funding change this year, according to official legal
Partner Content How intelligence can reduce child poverty July 16, 2018 By Tom Burton The New Zealand government’s ambitious commitment to reduce child poverty by half over the next decade is challenging agencies to deeply consider new approaches to
Treasury deputy secretary Michael Brennan appointed next Productivity Commission full-time chair July 13, 2018 By The Mandarin Economy & Industry Michael Brennan, deputy secretary of Treasury’s fiscal group, will replace Peter Harris as the next full-time chair of the Productivity Commission. Brennan has both public
Cabinet Files: the pebble in the pond that will reshape APS protective security July 13, 2018 By Stephen Easton Federal Ric Smith’s report into the accidentally-sold cabinet papers from PM&C is a ‘human error’ prevention plan that goes far beyond any single agency. Australian Federal
Less insular Treasury is paying off, says outgoing boss July 13, 2018 By David Donaldson Economy & Industry Basing staff in the nation’s big economic centres is helping Treasury keep its finger on the pulse, says the soon-to-depart John Fraser. Improving recruitment and
Don't blame Mike: former ASD executive denies forced removal claim July 13, 2018 By Stephen Easton Defence The former director of industry partnerships and security certifications at the Australian Signals Directorate has stated that director-general Mike Burgess did not cause her recent
Eight simple* rules for making stuff with government July 13, 2018 By Grace O'Hara Editors' Picks Hint: it’s not so simple. This is a list of hard things. Earlier this year, Code for Australia wrapped up our Code for Victoria II — Women in Tech
What happened to the skills? APS review hears all about the view from the bottom July 12, 2018 By Harley Dennett Federal An early taste of the feedback to the APS review has flagged the erosion of both core and specialist skills, crumbling and impersonal services, and
Deadline extended for APS review submissions as expert reference group named July 12, 2018 By The Mandarin Federal The independent review of the Australian Public Service has moved to address concerns with an impressively qualified ‘sounding board’ that brings in ministerial and state
Movers & shakers: the latest SES promotions July 12, 2018 By The Mandarin Federal New Senior Executive Services promotions in the Australian government. Chief Finance Officer Andrew Harvey has been appointed to Senior Executive Service Band 2 in the
Ali Noroozi plans to teach law after 10 years talking tax July 11, 2018 By Stephen Easton Federal The Inspector-General of Taxation will call it a day after 10 years keeping an eye on the Tax collectors, when his term ends in early
New code of conduct for Queensland public service fuels political conspiracy theory July 11, 2018 By Stephen Easton News A new draft code of conduct for Queensland public servants is already controversial — but not because of what it says. Public servants are looking