Steven Kennedy

Robyn Kruk briefed the secretaries board on the emerging themes of Australia’s pandemic-response review and progress of stakeholder engagement.

Chalmers, Albanese opt for continuity with trusted Steven Kennedy. Second time’s a charm for the seasoned reformer, economist and technocrat.

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.

Government called on to establish a national definition of poverty if meaningful and responsive economic inclusion policy is to stack up.

Katy Gallagher has used the official opening of a ‘Spirit of the Service’ exhibit to share some of her high-level ambitions for the APSC.

The 2023 Intergenerational Report signals the likelihood of slower economic growth over the next 40 years, and more of us living longer.

All department heads recently met at the PM&C offices this month to understand how to give psychological safety in the APS a spit and polish.

Chris Jordan said the ATO was hamstrung by secrecy laws that stopped it from sharing information with other agencies and the treasurer.

Stephen Kennedy says that how employment and tax‑transfer interact will be at the heart of a soon-to-be-released job security white paper.