Auditor-general’s tips on good governance: don’t forget the culture
For public sector boards, it's important to consider how official structures and organisational culture work together, says ANAO. Read More
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Why people with disabilities want former public servants to resign from royal commission
Almost 60 groups representing people with disabilities say public servants are too conflicted to be effective as royal commissioners tasked with shining a light on violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation suffered by their constituents. Read More
‘Unfair and biased’: John Lloyd gets the last word
The former Australian public service commissioner has accused the merit protection commissioner's office of smearing his reputation. Read More
Minister reveals ‘personal relationship’ with department head, both step aside
The secretary of the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, John Whittington, could face an investigation over a "personal relationship" with the minister, Sarah Courtney. Read More
Victoria’s fraud wake-up call: top agencies still vulnerable to procurement corruption
No public servant in Victoria could have missed the whole-of-government warnings following high-profile corruption cases across several portfolios. Two years later, the Victorian auditor-general says enough hasn't been done. Read More
Conflicts of interest undermined senior recruitment
Greater transparency is needed in the recruitment of senior public servants, argues Tasmania's auditor general, following the discovery of conflict of interest and selection processes in the recruitment of several top bureaucrats. Read More
‘Appearance of conflict matters’: ethics overseer parting ways with Trump
The US government's top ethics official, who worked for three presidents, has taken a parting shot at Donald Trump's administration over his business profits. Read More
Victoria’s tough new gifts rules for government employees
Victorian bureaucrats must record offers of gifts even if they aren't accepted, under new rules. The value of acceptable token offers has been reduced and there is a greater focus on principles. Read More
VPSC wants standard conflict of interest policy
Victoria has faced some high profile integrity failures of late. The Victorian Public Service Commission hopes a new conflict of interest model policy will set uniform standards across the sector. Read More
Conflict of interest? ‘No big deal’ say Tasmania’s servants
One quarter of complaints are prompted by conflicts of interest but public servants aren't taking it seriously, says the Tasmanian Integrity Commission. And the state is particularly vulnerable to corruption. Read More
Stronger VPSC conflict of interest rules for board directors
The VPSC has updated the code of conduct for directors of the state's 3000 public entities, including school boards, public hospitals and cemetery trusts. Conflict of interest policy is stronger and clearer. Read More
Beware suppliers bearing gifts: a Grinchy warning
Public sector bodies should ensure their policies on gifts are managed well, following an audit report where agencies could not show how they were meeting requirements. A timely warning in the Christmas season. Read More