Pyramid v Sparrow: the key to enforcing effective regulation
Two classic regulatory approaches. But where does the biggest bang for the regulatory buck lie? Is it in education or in punishment? Read More
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There’s more to life than money, and NZ Treasury has the charts to prove it
The NZ Treasury continues to refine its four-dimensional foray into the measurement of national wellbeing with a new online Living Standards Framework Dashboard. Read More
Movers & shakers: new year brings new challenges for three public service leaders
Infrastructure Australia finds a new chief executive, a well-known public servant takes charge of technology at Veterans' Affairs, and New Zealand's latest Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary needs no introduction in Canberra. Read More
PM’s 2019 agenda: national security, species protection and a budget in surplus
Public servants waiting to learn if legislation in their field makes it on the Commonwealth's 2019 agenda will want to keep be their expectations realistic. Read More
IBAC charges government official over alleged procurement theft and deception
A former manager at the Frankston City Council has been accused of misconduct in public office among 79 charges laid by Victoria's anti-corruption body. Read More
Flexible work a hit with ABS staff as ‘virtual teams’ become the norm
Australian Bureau of Statistics staff have enthusiastically taken up teleworking and other flexible employment arrangements over the past few years, and staff surveys suggest most feel their work lives have improved as a result. Read More
The first new edition of the Commonwealth Style manual since 2002 is in the works
The Commonwealth is getting its first new style guide since 2002, courtesy of the Digital Transformation Agency, but not until the end of 2019. Also, a tale of digitally transformating the staff experience at one of the Commonwealth's largest departments. Read More
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As the CEO you will provide expert strategic advice to government and develop business and economic policies which harness opportunities to create a strong and vibrant economy for all Territorians. Read More
NSW government sets a new standard in digital public service design
The New South Wales government has unveiled a new Digital Design System today, to encourage more consistency between different online services, websites, apps and registration… Read More
Martin Parkinson: public servants should school rookie MPs and ministers
The public service should provide training to new members of parliament, ministers and their staff, in the view of senior Commonwealth secretary Martin Parkinson. He also thinks his colleagues should put the spotlight on the cost of restructuring. Read More
Driverless and zero emissions vehicles – driving transport, energy and government closer
Michel Masson, CEO of Infrastructure Victoria, discusses the increasing convergence of transport and energy policy, and the need for governments — at all levels and… Read More
Morrison’s decision to recognise West Jerusalem the latest bad move in a mess of his own making
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will have learned a valuable foreign policy lesson in the past day or so as it relates to the Holy Land. Read More
From one general to another: David Hurley lined up to replace Peter Cosgrove as G-G
Retired Army general David Hurley will become the 27th Governor-General next June, having served as New South Wales Governor since October, 2014. Deputy opposition leader… Read More
Using indicators to uncover ‘toxic’ workplace for women
Disproportionately small numbers of women in an office can be an indicator of deeper problems, says the man leading Victoria Police's response to a review of discrimination and sexual harassment. Read More
Porter’s Commonwealth Integrity Commission gets a lukewarm reception
The Commonwealth Integrity Commission proposed by the Morrison government yesterday received mild support. It is highly unlikely to become a reality, but shows where the federal Coalition stands on integrity reform. Read More