New speakers announced for The Mandarin’s upcoming Sydney conference: ‘Rebuilding public service trust and integrity’ Careers NSW Ageing and Disability Commission deputy chair Joan Hughes and NSW Department of Customer Service secretary Graeme Head join the lineup.
Premium Insights and analysis DVA’s trust issues take on a different tenor when lives are at stake March 20, 2024 By Melissa Coade Culture Alison Frame said a mission to expand engagement did not necessarily mean there was a case to establish a whole new agency within DVA.
APSC report shows 3 in 5 Aussies satisfied with democratic system but concerns linger March 14, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social About 90% of surveyed Australians trust our ambulance, fire and other emergency services but only 25% trust Australian political parties.
Premium Insights and analysis Elizabeth Tydd on why information access matters in government March 11, 2024 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Australia’s new FOI commissioner on the importance of information access and transparency to public service and institutions’ integrity.
Mandatory ethics training for NSW public sector February 21, 2024 By Melissa Coade New South Wales Public servants in New South Wales will be required to complete ethics training being rolled out alongside a new sector-wide code of conduct.
Survey: Aussie workers plagued by stress, burnout and trust issues want bosses to show more empathy February 13, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal More than 1,000 Australian workers have reported rapid change and more aggressive performance goals are stressing staff out.
NSW corruption watchdog cannot be ignored by politicians under proposed laws February 9, 2024 By Melissa Coade New South Wales The Minns government has moved to legislate Independent Commission Against Corruption recommendations be responded to by NSW parliamentarians.
Minns and Perrottet lauded for inspiring Australia’s future leaders February 8, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal The former and current premiers of NSW have been jointly named in a shortlist for the McKinnon Prize for outstanding political leadership.
National integrity reforms yet to boost Australia’s anti-corruption score February 1, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Australia has been ranked in 14th place behind New Zealand, Singapore and Canada in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index.
Premium Interviews Collaboration and elevating the potency of ‘peer teams’ in the APS January 24, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Marianne Broadbent says public service teams often forget the power of building collaborative muscle, leaving group responses in crisis weaker and less effective.
Premium Interviews Nothing matters more to Tom Rogers than how trust ripples through Australia’s electoral landscape January 16, 2024 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks A lot hinges on the Australian Electoral Commission fulfilling its brief. And commissioner Tom Rogers is very clear-eyed about that.
Should we be fearless or simply ‘fear less’ in 2024? January 12, 2024 By Pamela Kinnear Careers Public servants would not need to be ‘courageous’ or ‘daring’ if they can do their jobs without fear of reprisals or reputational damage.
Trusting the public sector: Can we learn from consultants? December 5, 2023 By John Glenn Career Advice Boosting public service professionalism and skills is necessary, but it’s a big task and we can’t stand around waiting for change to happen.
Premium Insights and analysis Trust survey shows attitudes toward public service unchanged but thought leaders say room for improvement November 28, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture New results about citizen trust in the APS and satisfaction with services confirm that 61% of the public feel general trust.
Trust and integrity inspire turbocharged NSW Building Commission powers November 27, 2023 By Melissa Coade New South Wales Chris Minns has vowed quality will not be compromised as the construction sector delivers new homes for NSW at the pace and scale needed.
