UN Public Service Day applauded in Canberra with Frances Adamson Oration Editors' Picks United Nations Public Service Day has been marked in Canberra with both praise and counsel for Australia’s public servants from one of their most respected
Three new department secretaries appointed July 9, 2021 By Chris Johnson Federal Scott Morrison has appointed three new secretaries to head Australian Public Service departments. The prime minister has named Kathryn Campbell as Secretary of the Department
Premium Insights and analysis Still call Australia home – the public servants helping stranded Aussies through the COVID-19 pandemic July 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The federal government’s recent decision that caps on the number of returning Australians from overseas would be revised down by 50% of the current intake
Premium Interviews The secretary and a yarning circle – lessons in listening July 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Careers When Frances Adamson, one of Australia’s top diplomats, travelled up north to deliver a speech on achieving an Indigenous diplomacy agenda earlier this year, there
Premium Columnists The 39 steps to department secretary power – no Hitchcock required June 25, 2021 By Virginia Haussegger Editors' Picks There were a rude number of ‘firsts’ for women this week at the National Press Club. Rude because it’s a little embarrassing. In 2021 are
Premium Insights and analysis Understanding why public sentiment on Beijing has soured June 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture An annual temperature check of Australian attitudes ‘towards the world around us’ has marked a shift in the public mood towards Beijing, with confidence in
Adamson leaves DFAT on high note with focus on diverse workforce June 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade must have a diverse and inclusive workforce in order to face global challenges, according to department secretary Frances
Frances Adamson: China ‘dogged by insecurity’ June 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Outgoing Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Frances Adamson has described China as ‘dogged by insecurity’, warning that this insecurity can be volatile. Ahead
Premium Columnists Opportunity knocks for those with Secretary ambitions (but mind your head) June 18, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks As the departing Foreign Affairs secretary Frances Adamson rides into the sunset to become the Governor of South Australia with her AC in hand, another
PSst! I spy a spy June 3, 2021 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory Here is our next instalment of rumours, tips and good gossip for you to mull over while enjoying your coffee. PSst! What have you heard? Please
Adamson departure clears way for shakeup May 20, 2021 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks Frances Adamson’s imminent departure from the helm of DFAT clears the path for a major shakeup in the senior ranks of the APS. Adamson will
Frances Adamson named SA governor May 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Outgoing Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Frances Adamson has been appointed as South Australia’s 36th governor. Adamson will leave DFAT on June 25,
Premium Insights and analysis ‘Adversarial’ rhetoric towards China’s dominance reflects mood within national security circles April 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence A security analyst tells The Mandarin why we should be concerned about Australia’s national security position, especially when it comes to Beijing. International security expert
Frances Adamson: policymakers face ‘immensely challenging period’ in Indo-Pacific April 21, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Australia’s regional engagement must evolve so it can support its Southeast Asian partners to address the impacts of geostrategic competition and foster stability in the
