The APS needs to ensure senior bureaucrats are rewarded for doing the right thing rather than pleasing the minister, a discussion paper says.
Tag: public-service
Weaknesses that led to Robodebt ‘remain embedded in APS’
Weaknesses that led to the robodebt debacle remain embedded in APS culture, according to a public policy expert.
2000 public servants sign letter against Palestine ‘genocide’
More than 2000 public servants have signed a letter condemning what they say is the government’s complicity in a genocide in Palestine.
Qld releases plan to boost performance, integrity in public service
The Queensland Government has launched a five year plan to boost performance and integrity in the state’s public sector.
Report finds ‘pervasive politicisation’ of Victorian public service
The VPS is subject to creeping and pervasive politicisation, the state’s Ombudsman has found.
Survey reveals most and least trusted public services
A survey by the APSC has revealed Australia’s most and least trusted public services.
Embattled minister denies ‘grand conspiracy’ over public servant’s activities
The NSW transport minister has sidestepped questions about her knowledge of political activities by a public servant in her department.
WA strategy aims to embed climate capability in public service
Climate change must be embedded into government decision-making, planning and procurement, WA’s new strategy says.
Govt foreshadows moves to shore up public service
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has foreshadowed plans to beef up the public service as the government slashes spending on consultants.
Casual govt employees to get paid COVID-19 leave
Casual government employees forced to miss work because of COVID-19 now have access to paid leave.