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Webinar: Big changes are coming to public sector cloud. Here’s what you need to know Friday September 25, 2020 By Oracle Resource library Getting good quality data in the fastest possible way is something that’s keeping public sector leaders awake at night.
Promoted Helping cancer treatment centres adapt to the era of COVID-19 and beyond Monday September 21, 2020 By Corey Zankowski Sponsored Cancer care during the COVID-19 crisis has been “de-prioritised, delayed,” and in some places, discontinued, especially in the early days of the pandemic. Cancer patients…
Ministers made up their own minds on regional grants after public servants gave weak advice Thursday November 14, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal Public servants can’t stop ministers doling out questionable grants of taxpayer's money, but it’s important that their advice on who deserves the money is strong…
Phil Gaetjens promoted to head of PM&C, Dr Steven Kennedy to lead Treasury Thursday July 25, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal Treasury secretary Phil Gaetjens will lead the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from September, and be replaced by the secretary of the Department…
Former secretary: 'persuasion and trust' the keys to 'complex' role of leading a department Friday May 10, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal The most useful tools for senior public servants are “persuasion and trust” in the view of former Commonwealth secretary Gordon de Brouwer, who sits on…
Key question left unanswered as ABF blames forgotten email for Hakeem Al-Araibi's arrest Tuesday February 19, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal It’s now clear that an Australian Border Force officer neglected to send an email that could have prevented Hakeem Al-Araibi being arrested and locked up…
Fortress gov: can scholars, bureaucrats team up to breach ministerial walls? Thursday August 16, 2018 By Stephen Easton Features Policymakers need empirical research, and a lot of researchers aspire to influence public policy. There is a sense, however, that the lines of communication between…
How do we know government is getting quality advice from consultants? Thursday February 8, 2018 By Martin Bortz Career Advice Getting the most value for money from consulting engagements requires public servants develop a deeper knowledge of what consultants do on a day-to-day basis. It…
Cracks form in the convention of cabinet confidentiality, PM&C gets the glue Thursday February 1, 2018 By Stephen Easton News “Apart from anything else, you ought to be found and sacked," says former head of the Australian Public Service Terry Moran, to whoever is responsible…
Earning public trust: Sir John Key goes back to Westminster basics Thursday November 23, 2017 By Stephen Easton Features Sir John Key says public servants and ministers alike need to respect Westminster traditions -- leaks weaken "the bonds of trust and respect" between the…
Game of Thrones and the underbelly of policy advice Tuesday September 5, 2017 By The Mandarin Features For a fantasy series, Game of Thrones has done well at recreating the institutions of advice that inform our political and administrative systems. Viewed from…
Qld's new integrity commissioner brings a scholarly perspective on ethics Monday July 3, 2017 By Stephen Easton News Unlike her predecessor Richard Bingham, Queensland's new integrity commissioner brings an academic perspective on public sector probity to the unique office, which provides independent and…
Minister fingers 'incorrect' departmental advice after employee defamation settlement Thursday December 15, 2016 By Stephen Easton News A senior WA public servant now on 'gardening leave' has received a settlement and apology from Cabinet Minister Joe Francis. The minister has retracted the…
