Washminster: Understanding Australian governance’s uniqueness
In this extract from The Policy Playbook, the authors explore how Australia’s combination of UK and US systems…
MMA warns revised allowances could worsen doctor shortages in Sabah and Sarawak | Health
THE Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has raised alarms over the impact of the revised Regional Incentive Allowance (BIW)…
Australians pause to mourn Bondi terror attack victims
One week since terror descended on the shores of Bondi Beach, Australians will remember the 15 lives lost…
Union says funding early retirement plan through pensions would be ‘borderline theft’
OTTAWA — Federal unions are accusing the federal government of setting a dangerous precedent and even “borderline theft”…
Managing warlords in the workplace: Inside Australia’s bureaucratic feudalism
The Australian Public Service has evolved into a revolving order of consultants working for mini warlords, writes Vince…
How AI will reshape APS jobs, and the skills that will matter next
There has been much written about AI — mainly good, well-informed articles. It is set to reshape the…
Demanding a return to office, Dutton says women seeking flexible work can find job-sharing arrangements
An election promise to end work from home arrangements for public servants would not disadvantage women, the Coalition…
How AI could transform the way public servants work
The Mandarin and Liquid’s recent survey, ‘Let’s get real about AI’, reveals public servants are ready to work…
ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle spared convictions, jail sentence
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) whistleblower Richard Boyle has avoided convictions and a jail sentence, seven years after publicly…
Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action to cut 350 jobs
The Victorian government plans to cut around 350 jobs as part of a restructure to its Department of…
Former senior Queensland public servant Sir Leo Hielscher dies at 98
Former senior Queensland public servant Sir Leo Hielscher has died at 98. Sir Leo had a distinguished career…