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The Briefing

The Briefing: how will the new National COVID-9 Commission Advisory affect policy?

By Chris Woods

Editors' Picks

How will the new National COVID-9 Commission Advisory Board manage criticisms over conflicts of interest, economic and environmental policies, transparency and cost while advising on…

Halton to lead hotel quarantine review

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Following the national cabinet's Friday meeting, Scott Morrison said Jane Halton — who is currently a national COVID-19 commissioner — would be working with the…

Not-for-profit sector to advise National COVID-19 Coordination Commission on impacts of pandemic on the vulnerable

By Shannon Jenkins

Community & Social

To harness the expertise of the not-for-profit sector to make sure vulnerable Australians are supported as Australia moves through the COVID-19 situation and into recovery.

National COVID-19 Coordination Commission pay packets revealed

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The head of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission will receive half a million dollars over six months.

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National COVID-19 Coordination Commission — who are the commissioners?

By Chris Johnson & David Donaldson

Features

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a National COVID-19 Coordination Commission to “solve problems” that require the public and private sectors to work together. Here,…

Archives boss looks to ‘outcomes over process’ as auditors savage ‘ineffective’ policy leadership

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…

Thodey review #2 told to imagine a ‘bottom-up’ federation that rewards reformist governments

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…

A new Thodey review: Jane Halton, Anne Twomey to help examine NSW-federal funding deals

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…

How about speaking normally? Jane Halton and Gordon de Brouwer on institutional trust

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,…

Federal government’s new Transparency Portal set to transform APS reporting

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…

Jane Halton challenged over ethics of taking post-APS role with casino

By The Mandarin

Federal

Jane Halton is back in the news today for comments about the relative impact of smoking and gambling.

When mandarins join the big end of town

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…

Halton's new firm steps up amid concerns of government's IT skills shortfall

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…

Trust, truth and public administration: Canberra's dialogue

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…

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Jane Halton on public sector women in leadership

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.