John Fraser: did the world's governments break the business cycle? Economy & Industry The federal Treasury's new Structural Reform Group looked into why business investment hasn't risen as it should if following the typical business cycle. Secretary of… Read more
Anywhere but Canberra for the head of federal Treasury's new Perth office Monday May 29, 2017 By Stephen Easton News 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… Read more
Treasury secretary makes business case for more interstate presence Monday June 20, 2016 By Harley Dennett Economy & Industry 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… Read more
Keane: after years of decline, who'll rescue the public service? Friday February 12, 2016 By Bernard Keane Features OPINION: A former Canberra SES gives a stinging assessment of a "toxic mix of incompetence and politicisation" in the federal public service. Is it… Read more
Decentralisation: 'ideologically driven Canberra bashing' Thursday February 11, 2016 By Stephen Easton Economy & Industry 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… Read more
John Fraser: what is structural budget balance? Friday January 29, 2016 By John Fraser Economy & Industry 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… Read more
Change of PM? No big deal say Treasury, Finance bosses Thursday September 24, 2015 By Stephen Easton News 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… Read more
Let ideas transcend jurisdiction: ACT invites widely for first territory IPAA conference Friday September 18, 2015 By Stephen Easton Career Advice 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… Read more
FOI, frankness & formulating policy under the cone of silence Wednesday August 12, 2015 By David Donaldson Career Advice 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… Read more
'We're not there to be popular': Treasury boss John Fraser Monday May 18, 2015 By David Donaldson News 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… Read more
John Fraser: fiscal repair, structural reform for budget Friday February 27, 2015 By John Fraser Features 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… Read more
Fraser for Treasury, tasked with 'thorough' review Monday December 8, 2014 By Jason Whittaker News 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… Read more
Is UBS banker John Fraser the right man to lead Treasury? Monday October 6, 2014 By Jason Whittaker News 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. Read more
