To earn back public trust, perhaps the "policy elite" need to get over themselves. Big government might be back but better solutions may also lie…

The Australian Public Service Commission starts a new era of high-performance management 15 years in the making. If it's going to stick, senior executives need…

Australia's chief technology officer discussed social media policy and the power of direct online publishing at a forum in Canberra. Public servants are now breaking…

After six years leading the Attorney-General's Department in Canberra, Roger Wilkins spoke to The Mandarin on public sector work -- and its onerous reporting.

The Communications Minister has offered his vision for spectrum ahead of a review into allocations by his department. A major conference is debating the issues…

Employing randomised trials to drive policymaking is gaining traction overseas. Labor's Andrew Leigh makes the case for Australia -- and calls for more innovation in…

Australia's chief scientist says the nation needs to get serious about science. He's set out recommendations for a cohesive national strategy to tap potential in…

The Department of Communications has hired a highly experienced telecommunications expert to head up its shiny new economic research bureau, which started working today.

The AIHW's latest aged care report examines outcomes of the Department of Health's Transition Care Program in more detail than ever before, going back to…

After a controversial "spill-and-fill", staff at the Department of Communications have resettled with minimum pain. The Mandarin discovered what made this restructure a success.

Mobile applications are delivering benefits in health service delivery, particularly for young people. But don't just play in the digital space for the sake of…