The new-look NSW public service
An extensive post-election restructure sees the establishment of Australia’s first Department of Customer Service in New South Wales, making a strong statement about what the purpose of government should be. Read More
Niall Blair
Public interest partnerships: NSW goes to market for socio-economic outcomes
In an example of public-impact procurement, the New South Wales government has placed 84,417 hectares of the Lowbidgee floodplain under the management of conservationists, local… Read More
Berejiklian’s Industry swoop: new secretary already at the helm
New South Wales Department of Industry secretary Simon Smith was replaced over the weekend by Simon Draper, who has been promoted from deputy secretary for economic policy in the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Read More
Water report provides the ‘systemic fix’ but damage to the public service lingers
Water management failures have damaged the reputation of the New South Wales public service and exposed a culture of expediency. A "systemic fix" has been proposed but it is harder to rebuild trust than to lose it. Read More