Archives boss looks to ‘outcomes over process’ as auditors savage ‘ineffective’ policy leadership Monday November 4, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal The entire federal public sector is supposed to be on the cusp of a new era in information management defined by interoperability, following the earlier… Read more
Thodey review #2 told to imagine a ‘bottom-up’ federation that rewards reformist governments Monday September 9, 2019 By Stephen Easton Economy & Industry The Berejiklian government says state governments should be rewarded for pursuing economic reform and given back a measure of their sovereignty through reforms to federal… Read more
A new Thodey review: Jane Halton, Anne Twomey to help examine NSW-federal funding deals Monday August 12, 2019 By Stephen Easton Economy & Industry Business leader David Thodey will chair a heavy-hitting panel convened by the New South Wales government to review its financial relationship with the Commonwealth, having… Read more
How about speaking normally? Jane Halton and Gordon de Brouwer on institutional trust Tuesday July 2, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal For institutions that need to rebuild public trust, “starting to speak normally" instead of in stiff bureaucratic language is a necessary step on the journey,… Read more
Federal government’s new Transparency Portal set to transform APS reporting Thursday March 14, 2019 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology The Australian Public Service is expected to complete the long-discussed shift to online planning and performance reporting by the end of 2019, which could see… Read more
Jane Halton challenged over ethics of taking post-APS role with casino Friday November 2, 2018 By The Mandarin Federal Jane Halton is back in the news today for comments about the relative impact of smoking and gambling. Read more
When mandarins join the big end of town Wednesday May 2, 2018 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks You’re leaving a senior position in the Australian Public Service and covet a plush seat in the elite company directors’ club. Be careful what you… Read more
Halton's new firm steps up amid concerns of government's IT skills shortfall Tuesday April 17, 2018 By Harley Dennett Editors' Picks When two of government's heaviest hitters -- Jane Halton and Dennis Richardson -- left their plum mandarin gigs and almost immediately joined the board of… Read more
Trust, truth and public administration: Canberra's dialogue Tuesday November 14, 2017 By The Mandarin News People who work in and around Australia’s governments are in Canberra this week to compare notes on what might enhance or detract from the credibility… Read more
Jane Halton on public sector women in leadership Thursday August 31, 2017 By The Mandarin People & Capability Prominent and inspirational women from across the public sector will gather to share their experiences and development strategies in Canberra in November. Read more
Give staff space to make mistakes: Jane Halton Tuesday June 13, 2017 By David Donaldson Features There used to be more opportunities in the public service to make mistakes and learn from it, says former Finance boss Jane Halton. She discusses… Read more
Lessons in leadership the public service can learn from Donald Trump Tuesday April 4, 2017 By Victoria Draudins Features Donald Trump crafted his leadership style long before striding into the oval office. Beyond his brash in-your-face style, the former businessman commands leadership traits that… Read more
What Jane did next — life after bureaucracy for Finance boss Friday October 21, 2016 By Harley Dennett News Jane Halton, the outgoing secretary of the federal Department of Finance, has been quickly snapped up for her first post-bureaucracy gig. Read more
Jane Halton: who will coach future mandarins in our craft? Friday October 14, 2016 By Stephen Easton Features VALEDICTORY: Bowing out after 33 years in the public service, half of those as secretary, Jane Halton says farewell. She questions how the next… Read more
Jane jumps: Finance boss Halton calls it quits Friday September 16, 2016 By Stephen Easton News BREAKING: The dean of Commonwealth departmental secretaries, Department of Finance boss Jane Halton, has resigned from the public service saying she wants to give… Read more
