As PM&C Secretary, Steven Kennedy is Australia’s most senior public servant.
Government cyber defences need to rapidly evolve
With threat actors increasingly using AI for malicious activity, a swift and equal advancement in government cybersecurity strategies is needed, writes Craig Searle.
Government must ride AI wave
Federal agencies must spearhead AI adoption by becoming a sophisticated user, says the Business Council of Australia.
Services Australia aims to restore trust
The roadmap contains “lessons learned” from Robodebt.
APS encourages workforce to speak up
Speak-up culture promotes an environment where employees feel supported to challenge the status quo.
Aged Care Act delayed
The postponement has been announced in response to advice from the sector.
Rise in fed gov red tape roles
Federal regulatory employees will have increased to more than 107,000 by the end of the 2026 financial year, says a report.
Democratic institutions strong but face challenges
Despite expressing low levels of trust in government, Australians remain strongly supportive of fundamental democratic values, including free and fair elections.
Australia ill-prepared for threats, says defence expert
Little government attention is currently paid to national preparedness.
Parliament ranks high for gender parity
Women now make up 49.1 per cent of parliamentarians, nearly equal to men.