Nicola Roxon

So long and thanks for all the fish: the oddly polite history of political farewells

Something strange happens when politicians leave the political stage. The other side suddenly becomes much more civil – even affectionate. There is an outbreak of bipartisanship or non-partisanship. It is as though, after years of fighting across the chamber, the political opponents shove babel fish into their ears and hear each other for the first time. Read More

Be responsive and don’t be rude: Nicola Roxon’s advice to public servants

Not being upfront, treating the minister as an idiot: "these are the sorts of things that sap confidence quickly,” Nicola Roxon tells Public Sector Week. Read More

Academy for court staff launched for smarter judicial administration

A new educational facility will work with courts and tribunals across the country to improve the way they are administered and managed. Read More