PM&C security review follows cabinet files breach News The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has announced a review of its own security practices, procedures and culture in the wake of the… Read more
Verona Burgess: are public servants so terrified of putting their heads above the parapet? Wednesday December 13, 2017 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Canberra sticks to type, railing against gotcha games and handing out stone tablets, and with much-practised expertise, ignoring its own wisdom about the opportunity cost… Read more
Martin Parkinson reflects on the rise and fall of the APS in his notable career Wednesday December 6, 2017 By Harley Dennett Features The PM&C secretary reflects on his notable career, through Australia’s major economic reforms of the 80s and 90s, establishing the first Department of Climate Change… Read more
Women Leaders Index: Australia strong globally, but lags behind Europe Thursday September 14, 2017 By David Donaldson News Australia ranks second among G20 countries for women in leadership in the public sector, but is still behind many of Europe's smaller states. Progress is… Read more
Gender tops diversity priorities in new APS champion awards Thursday September 7, 2017 By Harley Dennett Jurisdiction Government rarely lives up to the promising rhetoric of inclusion for all Australians, but those who walk the talk inside the public service can now… Read more
Spotted: Canberra's central agencies stand by new DTA chief Wednesday August 16, 2017 By Harley Dennett Communications & Technology New Digital Transformation Chief Gavin Slater gave his first address to industry earlier this month -- and now he's followed up with one to public… Read more
Indigenous policy evidence, where it exists, over-relies on anecdotal evidence Monday June 5, 2017 By Harley Dennett Community & Social What can government organisations do to promote better evaluation of Indigenous policies and programs? A new report says a co-accountability approach with learning tools work… Read more
Privacy Week wrap: PM&C hopes to build public trust with symbolic code Friday May 19, 2017 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology APS secretaries hope a new privacy code will convince more agencies to comply with their existing obligations by offering explicit guidance. As a symbol, they… Read more
Public service commission and PM&C set the tone for APS gender plans Friday May 5, 2017 By Stephen Easton News Two key central agencies have set the tone for the rest of the APS with their gender equality action plans. If Tony Abbott is dismayed… Read more
Tax Office special entry recruitment scheme targets refugees, veterans and primary caregivers Thursday March 30, 2017 By Stephen Easton News The Tax Office has established a special recruitment stream for refugees, military veterans, and people who want to work part-time -- particularly if they have… Read more
New Commonwealth recruiting slogan: 'Shape Australia. Create your Future.' Thursday March 2, 2017 By Stephen Easton News The APS is trying to entice a new generation of high-achieving public servants as part of human resources reforms that aim to create a more… Read more
Evolving the APS employment offer: flexible, free-range Friday February 3, 2017 By Stephen Easton News Foreign Affairs and Trade jobs are now flexible by default, the APS re-branding competition is heating up, and federal bureaucrats go free-range from April. Read more
Medals for mandarins in the 2017 Australia Day honours Friday January 27, 2017 By The Mandarin News Public servants, police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other emergency services personnel once again figured highly in the Australia Day honours. Read more
Martin Parkinson's annual address to the APS Friday December 9, 2016 By The Mandarin Features VIDEO: Dr Martin Parkinson, head of the Australian Public Service, delivers his end of year address, hosted by the IPAA ACT. Read more
Parkinson: stop flogging dead cats and take innovation seriously Wednesday December 7, 2016 By Martin Parkinson Editors' Picks Australian Public Service head Martin Parkinson celebrated some of the year's wins but also warned against complacency in the face of disruptive forces, in his… Read more
