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
Is it in the public interest to make allegations of corruption public? Sometimes, at least. Queensland's corruption watchdog is holding a two-day forum this week to nut it out. Read More
WA Premier Colin Barnett is moving to bring councils under the watchful eye of the auditor-general, after 10 years of deliberations, just as Mike Baird is trying to do the same in NSW. Read More
A new federated national digital identity framework is coming in 2017. It will accommodate smaller agencies and won't be dominated by the big federal players, says the project's leader. Read More
New figures reveal how Australians rate the ethics of local, state and Commonwealth public sector occupations, including politicians. Does closer to the people translate to more in tune with expectations of behaviour? Read More
Australia's gallery, library, archive and museum sector must innovate or risk becoming digital dinosaurs. That's according to a new CSIRO report on cultural institutions. Read More
Disruptive innovation is one of the greatest challenges for any regulator. Uber and the Victorian Taxi Services Commission are talking at last, but what next for other states? Read More
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. Read More
Australia's public sector leaders set a high bar, a new survey finds. But there's room for improvement in how they connect online and their ability to measure economic impact. Read More
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 the public sector. Read More
Not everyone in Canberra is happy with the city's overhauled bus network. But the director of public transport stands by his team's efforts to put resources where they are needed most. Read More
The inquiry into Victoria's disastrous Hazelwood mine fire commended and criticised the work of authorities. There's lessons in crisis management and health administration. Read More
The inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire reported to Victorian Parliament yesterday. There's lessons about engaging with the public and the danger of working in silos. Read More
The Queensland government is asking citizens whether they want more transport services or lower fares. But are they going about it the right way? The Mandarin quizzes experts. Read More
The dark humour and veiled optimism of the public sector was on display in a no-names-mentioned debate in Canberra last night. It is not, apparently, a good time to be in Canberra. Read More
