Why do government agencies need so many consultants? by Stephen Easton | 1 comment A public service HR consultant explains his view on why government agencies increasingly need to rely on big firms like the one he works for. It's a controversial trend, and he sometimes finds himself questioning how his expertise is used.
Grand designs: will NSW’s big social housing flip work? by Julian Bajkowski | 0 comments There are signs social housing builds are finally changing for the better. But can good architecture change entrenched disadvantage and a punitive mentality towards welfare recipients?
NSW Treasury snatches state customer service czar Mike Pratt as its new secretary by Julian Bajkowski | 0 comments The Treasury head role with the Western world's most envied surplus will go to the state's Customer Service Commissioner, continuing the trend of taxing bank executive ranks for key public sector jobs.
Reform doesn’t take forever: NSW Treasury’s reformist chief resigns after two years by Julian Bajkowski | 0 comments The NSW Budget reporting process has been fundamentally changed to show outcome effectiveness. And it didn't take that long.
NSW Nationals dump support for council mergers before leadership spill by Julian Bajkowski | 0 comments Unpopular forced council mergers in NSW are now unfit for the future after rejection by The Nationals.
NSW appoints first government chief digital officer by David Donaldson | 0 comments Former Macquarie CDO Damon Rees will be NSW's first government chief information and digital officer, the government announced on Tuesday.
Digital licences: early adopters bank on obsolescence by Stephen Easton | 0 comments South Australia joins other states in adopting digital drivers' licences. But their value will only be realised, the agency says, when most users decide to ditch the plastic versions for good.
