Digital transformation journey only just beginning for some agencies, study finds July 4, 2022 By Chris Johnson Australian Capital Territory A survey shows growing concern government agencies are underutilising digital document process solutions to the point they believed it was impeding employees and user service.
Millennials growing while religion declines, shows 2021 Census June 28, 2022 By Chris Johnson Federal Statistics from the 2021 Census began being rolled out Tuesday morning, showing the baby boomers and millennials groups each have more than 5.4 million people.
Fury over Albanese decision to slash crossbench staff June 27, 2022 By Chris Johnson Federal The PM wrote to crossbench MPs and senators on Friday advising that the independents would only be able to employ one parliamentary adviser.
UN Public Service Day applauded in Canberra with Frances Adamson Oration June 24, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks IPAA has launched the Frances Adamson Oration as a way to mark the UN day of paying tribute to the hard work of public servants around the world.
Government focus is on getting the right fit June 23, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks There are a number of surprises in the department secretary changes, yet all of the appointments are solid.
Government gets more ambitious about climate change, officially June 16, 2022 By Chris Johnson Federal The federal government has updated the United Nations on Australia’s commitment to being more ambitious about tackling climate change.
Premium Insights and analysis Public servants aren’t all rushing to get into a minister’s office and here’s why that’s a good thing June 6, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks For starters, the mere fact that their new boss’ position is overtly political makes the working environment extremely different to that of the department.
Decisive gun policy tragically lacking in America May 26, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks The gun lobby is so powerful in America and politicians there are far too easily corrupted.
Public servants watching jet-setting prime minister May 25, 2022 By Chris Johnson Federal It’s early days, but Australia’s new prime minister is off to a flying start – literally – and the public service is closely watching.
Consultants are entrenched, so what will Labor do? May 24, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks A contingency workforce of contracted consultants is now very entrenched in the APS. It has looked for some time like it’s been here to stay.
Premium Insights and analysis Criticising the public service is no longer a vote winner May 23, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks So, giving public servants a kick is a vote winner, yes? Scott Morrison and his advisers failed to factor in some critical things with that strategy.
Premium Insights and analysis Election 2022: Historically speaking, public service heads always roll when a government changes May 19, 2022 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks The Mandarin takes a look at how each side of politics has acted towards senior public servants when the government changes hands.
Election 2022: What’s going on in Canberra’s senate race? May 18, 2022 By Chris Johnson Australian Capital Territory The ACT senate race is not going to be business as usual via the two major parties each nabbing a seat, with independent David Pocock playing a strong game.
Election 2022: Morrison criticises public servants May 17, 2022 By Chris Johnson Federal Scott Morrison says his government has a better idea of what the community needs than does ‘someone sitting in Canberra’.
BiiG 2022: Innovate or die, says Queensland DPC’s Rachel Hunter April 27, 2022 By Chris Johnson News While public servants must act within set boundaries, creativity and innovation can nevertheless thrive in the public sector environment.
