Katarina Carroll named Queensland’s first female police commissioner
Katarina Carroll will take over as Queensland’s new police commissioner from Ian Stewart. Read More
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New procurement rules empower companies to challenge government agencies
Companies now have more options to challenge Commonwealth procurement decisions in the Federal Court following legislation that came into force over the Easter long weekend. Read More
Wrongful fines and licence suspensions: Fines Victoria creating anxiety and frustration, says Ombudsman
The problems at Victoria's new fine agency demonstrate the risks of operating without a fit-for-purpose IT system. Read More
Labor promises to ‘review’ appointment of public servants to disability royal commission
The Labor party has promised to review the appointment of two public servants to the Royal Commission into abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with… Read More
How a different kind of CEO can help the homeless
Youth Homelessness Matters Day is a timely reminder of the struggle young people face without a roof over their head. It is also an opportunity to recognise the people who work tirelessly to better those young lives. Read More
Vic opposition tries to put the public service on trial over government advertising
The Victorian opposition wants four department heads, including the head of the public service, investigated by the state corruption watchdog over their roles in authorising… Read More
NT to cut 10% of public service executives
The Northern Territory has announced a series of interventions aimed at cutting its budget deficit, including job cuts and pay freezes for executives. Read More
Just the facts: Treasury and CSIRO put space between advice and how ministers use it
Treasury and the CSIRO have both recently felt the need to clarify advice they have provided the government, after opposition complaints about what ministers did with it. Read More
NSW shake-up: Berejiklian only wants to see her cabinet every two weeks
After New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian's post-election cabinet's first meeting today, it might not convene again for a fortnight. Read More
Data61 an international exemplar of public sector ‘digital innovation’ done right
Data61 is pleased as punch to be presented as a world-leading example of how a public body can contribute to national "digital innovation" through a new OECD report. Read More
Victorian budget delayed over federal election uncertainty
The Victorian government has decided to postpone the release of the state budget by almost a month, pending the outcome of the federal election. Read More
Blockchain in government: the possibilities after the hype
Different agencies have been exploring the potential for blockchain in government. There's potential, as long as you're sensible about it. Read More
Which agencies got a break from Senate estimates hearings?
Labor is crying foul over their missed opportunities to quiz public servants after Senate estimates was cut short by the beginning of the election campaign period, but they could have voted to keep the hearings going earlier. So, which agencies got a break? Read More
Caretaker begins as election is called
The parliament has been dissolved following the election announcement, so the Australian Public Service is now in caretaker mode. Read More
Cost blowout, inter-departmental stoush revealed by documents found ‘in the gutter’
Public servants never like headlines about cost blowouts and inter-departmental disputes, especially if the source is documents found in public. Read More