Treasury secretary John Fraser has confirmed the department will soon open a new office in Perth, to be headed up by Chris Stavrianou, a recent…

Proving that new Commonwealth offices away from Canberra don't have to be pork barrelling, John Fraser has opened a new office right to the heart…

When Victoria tried public sector decentralisation, it hit a snag. The federal government is moving ahead anyway with agencies preparing to depart Canberra. But will…

We are not in a crisis, the Treasury secretary clarifies. But to take care of the most disadvantaged and provide for the future, worthwhile programs…

Treasury secretary John Fraser says the change of Prime Minister last week was "no big deal" for the public service. And Finance Department boss Jane…

It's usually in conversation and probing that you get to hear the depth of each others' thinking, says Carmel McGregor. IPAA ACT will host its…

Over-classification and 'policy advice by post-it note' has become the norm, says former Immigration secretary Andrew Metcalfe after canvassing the views of his departmental secretary…

Freedom of information rules are causing public servants to take fewer notes and Australia under-invested in infrastructure during the mining boom, argued Treasury secretary John…

In his first speech as one of Australia's most powerful bureaucrats, the new Treasury secretary says the Commonwealth budget is quickly growing unsustainable without major…

UBS banker John Fraser has been tasked with reviewing Treasury's capabilities when he takes up the reins of the department in January. His appointment was…

The Prime Minister's surprise new bureaucratic point man is returning to Australia to get things done. New broom Michael Thawley talks to The Mandarin from…

UBS banker John Fraser is set to return to Australia and replace Martin Parkinson as Treasury secretary. The Mandarin found economists approve of the pick.