Laura Tingle

Enough with the innovation theatre. It’s time to get serious about basic digital reforms stalled for more than a decade.

Senator Jim Molan has sent Laura Tingle a letter asking the National Press Club to revoke any speaking invitations to Chinese government representatives.

Australia has ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which is being touted as the world’s largest free trade agreement.

Another gig for Halton, and maybe another, screaming man, The ‘move-on’ minister, and more.

To earn back public trust, perhaps the “policy elite” need to get over themselves. Big government might be back but better solutions may also lie in more participatory, place-based services, co-design with citizens and collaboration with other actors.

The Census debacle has been “another nail in the coffin of the credibility of Australia’s public sector institutions”, Laura Tingle argues.

ALL THINGS P: The political class is less trusted than ever by citizens across the world. So how can government leaders instil a culture of honesty and transparency to win them back?

Australia’s devaluing of the public service is not just about politicisation — bright young recruits have lost access to the experience of their elders, writes Laura Tingle.