An independent review has found a culture of sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and a failure of leadership at the Productivity Commission.
APS wages fight spreads to more departments
The department that provides the federal government with advice on wages policy is the latest to join the APS fight for more pay.
APS staff poised to strike as pay talks hit wall
Services Australia staff are set to strike after the CPSU rejected the government’s revised pay offer.
Digital Health Agency appoints new Chair
Lyn McGrath is taking over from Elizabeth Deveny as Board Chair of the Australian Digital Health Agency.
Report reveals PwC’s ‘shadow side’, where greed overruled values
A disproportionate focus on making money and an ‘overly collegial culture’ contributed to the downfall of consultants PwC, a report says.
Former APS Commissioner to probe texts as senior public servant stands aside
Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has been asked to stand aside pending an independent investigation of partisan texts he’s alleged to have sent.
Former senior public servant to head Covid-19 inquiry
Retired public servant Robyn Kruk has been appointed to an independent panel that will inquire into government responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Brief tells APS to prepare for ‘ubiquitous’ AI
Artificial Intelligence will become integrated into many, if not all government services, a soon-to-be released brief to the APS will say.
Minister outlines vision for national digital ID scheme
Draft legislation outlines plans to phase in an integrated digital ID system involving the Commonwealth, states and private sector.
Report wants corruption probe of procurement at Services Australia
A report recommends that NACC investigate matters relating to procurement and consultant use by Services Australia.