Public servants hastily polish up the blue books as new Morrison ministry takes shape
A who's-who of the members in contention for Coalition ministerial positions in the days after the 2019 federal election. Read More
Christopher Pyne
Unexpected election result means public servants know what to expect
After an unexpected result in Saturday's federal election, members of the Australian Public Service have a good idea of what to expect going forward. Read More
So long and thanks for all the fish: the oddly polite history of political farewells
Something strange happens when politicians leave the political stage. The other side suddenly becomes much more civil – even affectionate. There is an outbreak of bipartisanship or non-partisanship. It is as though, after years of fighting across the chamber, the political opponents shove babel fish into their ears and hear each other for the first time. Read More
Nothing to fear from ‘business-like’ efficiency: SA public service chief Jim McDowell
South Australian public servants have nothing to fear from their new chief’s mission to run the bureaucracy more like a business, according to a profile… Read More
Tom Burton: truth to power a victim of political turmoil
If governments want frank advice to avoid the mistakes of projects like the NBN and the pink batts scheme, then ministers need to promote, not denigrate, public servants who speak their mind. Read More
A policy delivery unit for innovation, with Ian Watt in charge
Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne has appointed the former head of PM&C Ian Watt to lead a new policy delivery unit aimed at implementing the government's ambitious innovation statement. Read More
Expanded role for Innovation Australia, venture capital doyen at the helm
The appointment of Bill Ferris as chair of Innovation Australia begins a new era for the organisation, with an expanded role in the national innovation and science agenda the federal government will release next month. Read More