Date set for Brendan Murphy’s move to secretary role Federal Professor Brendan Murphy is set to commence in his new role as secretary of the Department of Health next month. Read more
Premium Expert briefings Michael Kidd: pandemic policy advisor making a difference Monday June 1, 2020 By The Mandarin Editors' Picks Professor Michael Kidd AM is deputy chief medical officer and principal medical advisor to the Australian government department of health, and professor of primary care… Read more
High Court ruling on ‘Palace letters’ case paves way to learn more about The Dismissal – and our Constitution Sunday May 31, 2020 By Anne Twomey Editors' Picks The High Court’s decision opens the possibility that we will finally see the last pieces of factual evidence about The Dismissal – revealing the concerns… Read more
Premium Insights and analysis When the rulebook runs out: Anna Bligh on leadership in a crisis Sunday May 31, 2020 By David Donaldson Features Former premier Anna Bligh discusses evacuating a hospital while a cyclone loomed, finding leadership lessons in everyday life, and working from home for the first… Read more
Federation reform sees COAG replaced with national cabinet Friday May 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Following the national cabinet’s Friday meeting Scott Morrison announced the group would continue to operate in the future and would be driven by a “singular… Read more
DFAT launches new policy for Indo-Pacific pandemic response and recovery Friday May 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The policy document states the federal government will reshape its development program to establish a new COVID-19 response and recovery partnership with the Indo-Pacific. Read more
Audit finds shortcomings in Home Affairs’ procurement of services for Manus Island Friday May 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Department of Home Affairs failed to demonstrate value for money for procurements of garrison support and welfare services for an offshore detention centre in… Read more
Premium Expert briefings Jenny Firman: pandemic policy advisor making a difference Friday May 29, 2020 By The Mandarin Editors' Picks Dr Jenny Firman is the deputy chief medical officer working with the chief medical officer and the other deputy chief medical officers briefing the minister… Read more
Opinion: the rights of public servants to own businesses, and the risk of corruption in procurement Friday May 29, 2020 By Adam Graycar Editors' Picks There will always be a debate about the rights of public servants to own businesses and to have second jobs. This week's news of an… Read more
Federal public servants returning to offices soon, with union to push for increased flexible work processes Thursday May 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The APS has surged more than 2200 staff as part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure the most critical functions and… Read more
PM&C didn’t brief Morrison during Hawaii trip, says Gaetjens Thursday May 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet did not brief Scott Morrison while he was in Hawaii during Australia’s recent bushfire crisis, an inquiry… Read more
CPSU, Labor slam ATO office closure risking more than 100 jobs Thursday May 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The closure of a regional Victorian tax office could see 121 public servants out of work if they are unable to move to another city. Read more
Premium Interviews Go west for bipartisanship: an interview with Geoff Gallop Thursday May 28, 2020 By Scott Hamilton & Stuart Kells Editors' Picks Scott Hamilton and Stuart Kells recently interviewed former WA Premier Geoff Gallop for his insights on bipartisanship and today’s politics. Read more
Ex premiers call for another year of national cabinet over COAG Thursday May 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Two former premiers have warned against leaders returning to the old, pre-pandemic ways, which could damage public trust and throw away a rare opportunity to… Read more
NSW government goes ahead with public service pay freeze Wednesday May 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Treasurer Dominic Perrottet on Wednesday said the decision to freeze wage increases for the next 12 months would 'protect public service… Read more
