The slow wage growth that has become the norm across the economy is also evident in the public sector, with most governments choosing to put a hard ceiling on pay rises and risk the inevitable industrial disputes this approach tends to cause. Read More
How should pay rates be set for public officials, and does it matter if they are elected or appointed? There’s three main choices to… Read More
Western Australian public sector workers have accepted a new employment deal that will provide two annual pay rises of $1000 and 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave to over 33,000 government employees. Read More
Faced with an economic slowdown and worsening budget deficit, WA has taken another dramatic step in its cost-cutting efforts, announcing that public service bosses, politicians and council CEOs will have their pay frozen for the next four years. Read More
Public sector pay scales make it difficult to retain sought-after experts in cybersecurity. But agencies hope collaboration is part of the answer. It's not a zero-sum game, bureaucrats say. Read More
It didn't work for the federal government, but now Western Australia has vowed to cap public sector pay rises to 1.5% in another blow to bureaucrats who have borne the brunt of cost-cutting austerity. Read More
Defence Department civilians have been offered a pay rise below the minimal increase given to military personnel. The union is applying to take industrial action to join other departments in revolt. Read More
Agencies are struggling to prove their productivity gains and win staff pay rises, according to one employment lawyer. Arbitrary cuts don't get it done. Read More
Australian bureaucrats' pay is skewed towards high earners when compared to other OECD countries. Senior managers do especially well compared to other governments. Read More
