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
It's been over two years since he was responsible for APS industrial relations but the Tasmanian senator still takes an active interest. Should public servants blame their union leaders for several thousand dollars they weren't paid? Read More
Whether a government stands accused of having too many public servants or is in the process of downsizing, public service salaries and the redundancy packages they have every right to remain a source of fascination to news reporters. Read More
A report from right-wing think tank the Institute of Public Affairs tells us the public service is overpaid compared to the private sector. But its apples-and-oranges analysis doesn't do much to back that up. Read More
VIDEO: Careers in the public service have changed, but for many complacency around financial management hasn't. Dixon's Nerida Cole guides government workers through what they need to know in a must-watch conversation. Read More
Are you set up financially for the future? What about your family? Are you prepared for career changes, retirement and the unexpected in life? Take Dixon's finance advice quiz — you might be surprised at the result. Read More
Getting your own finances in shape is often the best thing you can do for your family. Having a flexible approach sets up options to protect loved ones in the future -- whatever might be on the horizon. Read More
Changing government jobs -- or switching to the private sector -- requires careful planning of renumeration, tax, super and other arrangements. Dixon Advisory offers some tips. Read More
Airservices Australia maintains its reputation is being dragged through the mud and that information about executive remuneration from its annual report is being misrepresented. The stakes are not trivial; a Senate inquiry into the agency's performance remains ongoing. Read More
