Peter Gearin Editor Peter Gearin is editor of The Mandarin. He was previously The Mandarin's Special Reports Editor and a former assistant editor of The Sydney Morning Herald. Follow Peter Gearin
The Mandarin and Crikey’s ‘revolving door’ list: How power bleeds between politics and the Big Four April 15, 2024 By Peter Gearin and Anton Nilsson Editors' Picks Keep track of the major players moving between politics, the public service and the major consulting firms with our rolling list.
McGuinness outlines Australia’s biggest cybersecurity challenges March 27, 2024 By Peter Gearin Defence Cyber security coordinator Michelle McGuinness wants to position Australia as a ‘more cyber-resilient nation’.
Cybersecurity scholarships to boost workforce and promote diversity March 26, 2024 By Peter Gearin Careers Peak body AISA has launched a Cyber Security Scholarship Fund to promote diversity and inclusion in the sector.
Premium Insights and analysis Victorian public servants like ‘scared rabbits’, says ombud Glass February 18, 2024 By Peter Gearin Editors' Picks Outgoing ombud Deborah Glass says public servants were terrified of speaking to her office for the landmark politicisation inquiry.
Albanese’s public service plea: ‘We want your ideas’ February 6, 2024 By Peter Gearin Careers PM Anthony Albanese said he has restored faith in the public service. ‘I want them to use their full capacity,’ he told ABC’s 7.30.
Top of their game: Senior public service appointments of the year December 22, 2023 By Melissa Coade and Peter Gearin Editors' Picks Here’s a round-up of the most powerful mandarins to feature in this year’s Movers & Shakers list.
Ten government reports that got our attention in 2023 December 21, 2023 By Peter Gearin Editors' Picks Here are the white papers, analyses, frameworks and reviews that cut to the heart of public servants’ operations and expectations.
Premium Insights and analysis How leaders can start unlocking AI’s potential December 18, 2023 By Peter Gearin Communications & Technology Organisations are finding it difficult to respond to the rapid pace of tech change, especially when it comes to AI governance.
Don’t overregulate AI, warns productivity chief December 11, 2023 By Peter Gearin Communications & Technology Australian regulators need to concentrate on how AI is used and not the technology itself, says productivity commissioner Stephen King.
Revealed: Five ways Australia could be an AI powerhouse December 6, 2023 By Peter Gearin Communications & Technology National AI Centre report identifies 31 potential app domains that can help Australia become a globally competitive AI maker and exporter.
How NSW became a digital government leader October 23, 2023 By Peter Gearin Communications & Technology NSW’s Department of Customer Service’s Narelle Grayson says government is ‘wrapped around people’ rather than taught to them.
Gallagher hopeful APS pay deal can be settled ‘soon’ despite industrial action September 29, 2023 By Peter Gearin Careers Public service minister Katy Gallagher remains optimistic the government and unions will reach an agreement on a pay deal, despite news of industrial action at Services Australia.
The Mandarin and Crikey’s ‘revolving door’ list: How power bleeds between politics and the big four July 11, 2023 By Peter Gearin and Anton Nilsson Editors' Picks Updated list with a number of prominent newcomers, including Scott Morrison, who worked for KPMG early in his career.
Agencies have a key role in effective policy advocacy, say experts July 11, 2023 By Peter Gearin Community & Social Advocacy groups often get caught out by government complexity and ignore the role of public servants in achieving policy outcomes.
Premium Insights and analysis Policymakers left at the station as the AI express gets a head of steam June 7, 2023 By Peter Gearin Communications & Technology AI discussions have moved from frameworks and strategies to regulations and legislation because trust in government is at stake.
