Public sector outsourcing: lessons from the UK

A report on the UK experience with public sector outsourcing holds lessons for Australia.

30 September, 2019

New warning on outsourced advice

Governments’ heavy reliance on reports from commercial consultants can have “pernicious effects” on policy making, a new analysis says.

21 February, 2019

Ropy numbers, misclassified contracts: concerns over government outsourcing

Public servants hope ongoing reviews will address increasing government use of consultancies, but analysts warn poor reporting will hinder efforts.  

15 October, 2018

DTA ‘not at centre’ of government’s digital thinking: report

Government and opposition senators split on the role and responsibilities of the Digital Transformation Agency in driving digital delivery in government.

2 July, 2018

Digital innovation requires new commissioning approach: Shetler

Government tries to build digital products the same way it builds bridges, says the former CEO of Digital Transformation Office.

16 March, 2018

Carillion fallout gathers pace – ‘end the outsourcing racket’

  The public sector should provide public services, says UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. “We will rewrite the rules to give the public back control of their services,” he has said, in the wake of the high-profile failure of services and construction company Carillion, which has billions of pounds in government contracts. “Theresa May has […]

18 January, 2018

Union outrage over outsourcing of immigration services

The Australian Government’s move to outsource key visa functions has drawn a sharp response from the Commonwealth Public Service Union (CPSU). Although it came into existence only on 1 January, the new Department of Home Affairs has been quick to continue the outsourcing strategies of its predecessors, the Australian Border Force and the Department of […]

11 January, 2018

Outsourcing key to government’s aged care agenda

Deloitte wins tender.

18 January, 2017

Hundreds to descend on Auburn in protest over council outsourcing

Rubbish decision imminent.

21 December, 2016

Life after NSW council mergers: Outsourcing and asset sell-offs?

Cumberland Council eyes pools and rubbish.

5 October, 2016

Could Medicare make Australia Post become a Giro Bank?

Welfare payments modernisation…where to now?

11 July, 2016

Labor targets public service job cuts, Efficiency Dividend

Consultant crackdown to fund Medicare repair bill.

27 June, 2016

Turnbull’s inner nerd flames multinational outsourcers

Maintenance revenue rent seekers called out.

23 June, 2016

Turnbull amputates welfare payments outsourcing

Election scuttles another overhaul.

20 June, 2016