The rift between Brandis and Dutton deepens as the Home Affairs behemoth rises by Michelle Grattan | 0 comments As the public service head of the incoming Home Affairs portfolio, Michael Pezzullo will have to overcome more than just a bureaucratic turf war in order to achieve results. Michelle Grattan reports there is 'palpable hostility' between ministers responsible for the rule of law.
Home Affairs secretary Michael Pezzullo has no time for ‘inter-agency jealousies’ by Stephen Easton | 0 comments The law isn't the main barrier to cooperation between public service agencies, says Michael Pezzullo, but "hidebound, reactionary" attitudes. A new Department of Home Affairs will “embed” itself into supply chains, he explained.
The top contenders to replace Dennis Richardson at Defence department by Harley Dennett | 0 comments Who will replace Dennis Richardson as secretary of the Department of Defence? There's a lot of contenders being discussed and some earlier aspirants dropped out the running before the coveted role opened up. We've compiled the nine most likely candidates.
Pezzullo: Immigration department won’t be trapped by history by Michael Pezzullo | 5 comments SPEECH: The Commonwealth's newest diarchy is less than a year into its integration and establishment of new national capability. The Immigration secretary says advanced skills and automation are its future.
Partner Content A Plain English program goes well beyond the words by Dr Neil James | 0 comments One mandarin's recent plea for "clear, crisp, meaningful and expressive" communication must go beyond just the words. Plain English must also include the structure, design and evaluation of texts.
‘Militarised’ Border Force claims are ‘inaccurate meme’: commissioner by Harley Dennett | 0 comments ABF commissioner and the Immigration secretary hit back at 'militarised' meme, saying "some decisions won’t please everyone — but that is not an excuse to resile from them." A period of instability is expected in reform.
DIBP survey airs ‘command & control’ concerns, lost confidence by David Donaldson | 0 comments Immigration and Border Protection executives face a leadership and communication challenge as a staff survey finds a culture that doesn't listen. CPSU members have expressed a loss of confidence.
‘Why not an app?’ Red tape endures for flights, hotels & car hire by Harley Dennett | 0 comments Government is one of the last customer groups still using a travel agent, but for how much longer? Simplicity promised with central coordination hasn't lived up to expectation and top mandarins are agitating reform.
Michael Pezzullo: empire of rules or commonwealth of ideas? by Michael Pezzullo | 2 comments SPEECH: The secretary of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection offers his top four ideas for a modern public service. The "empire of rules" cannot substitute for fresh ideas, he says.
Michael Pezzullo: throw open the doors of policymaking by Harley Dennett | 0 comments Build a commonwealth of ideas and dismantle the old empire of rules says the Immigration boss. Aspiring executives should look beyond the generalist path and practice their writing.
Why I compared Australian Border Force to Nazis: psychiatrist by The Mandarin | 0 comments Michael Pezzullo clumsily defended Immigration staff against accusations asylum seeker detention resembles Nazi camps . But the psychiatrist who first made the claim is standing by his assessment.
PR ‘stuff-up’: Michael Pezzullo defense falls flat, allegedly by Jason Whittaker | 0 comments A former Immigration Department communications manager says the secretary had a "foot in mouth" moment in referencing "alleged" Nazi crimes while defending detention centre operations.
We’re no rogue agency: Immigration Department chief by Jason Whittaker | 0 comments The boss of Australia's most contentious Commonwealth agency, Immigration and Border Protection, has made a rare public statement defending his department and staff against accusations of cruelty and illegal acts.
Obey ‘the boss’ or obey the law? The dilemma of detention policy by Max Costello | 1 comment The DIBP secretary raised eyebrows defending the Commonwealth's detention policy. But what if actually implementing it is a crime? A former prosecuting solicitor lays out a case for saying no to the minister.
Fierravanti-Wells: public service does not reflect ethnic diversity of Australia by Harley Dennett | 0 comments In her address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, the senator says its still hard to advance in this country if you "have a funny name", and talked about her decision to not change her own name to better fit in.
