Let’s assume, for the sake of discussing machinery of government, that the mood for change translates to a major overhaul of the suite of portfolios.

The Mandarin takes a look at how each side of politics has acted towards senior public servants when the government changes hands.

After nine years of Coalition government, there are generational problems within the APS that will take an extended period to address.

The APS has faced politicisation by Australia's elected officials, either through direct political interference or by ignoring established protocols.

With election 2022 already getting down and dirty, it is vital for the APS to keep its nose perfectly clean.

Various government department websites have switched off online comments on their social media sites due to new caretaker settings.

The political atmosphere is so venomous now that nothing is sacred. As the last sentate estimates before the election amply demonstrated.

Independent senator Rex Patrick did not hold back when blasting officials from PM&C in the Senate in the dying days of the 2021 parliamentary sittings.

A new workplace index shows there is a business case for action on workforce inclusion because it will keep those valuable staff from walking out…