AI disclosure becomes mandatory for APS

Government agencies will have to publicly disclose all use of artificial intelligence from September 1.

27 August, 2024

APS Commissioner to get new powers to hold former agency heads accountable

The APS Commissioner will be given power to investigate former agency heads involved in Robodebt and make determinations.

13 August, 2024

Podger calls for recalibration of APS ‘reward’ system

The APS needs to ensure senior bureaucrats are rewarded for doing the right thing rather than pleasing the minister, a discussion paper says.

10 July, 2024

If you’re a female public servant, expect to earn $19k less

Bad news: public sector gender pay equity isn’t there yet. Good news: at least it’s better than the private sector.

19 June, 2024

NACC reviews decision not to probe robodebt officials

The National Anti Corruption Commissioner is reviewing a decision not to investigate public servants involved in robodebt.

19 June, 2024

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.

4 June, 2024

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.

3 June, 2024

Govt releases post-Pezzullo capability review

Home Affairs staff feel burned out by constant change, a capability review has found.

27 May, 2024

New laws limit ministerial directions to agency heads

The goverment says the new legislation will help rebuild the ‘gutted’ public service and restore faith in government.

22 May, 2024

APS hybrid work is here to stay, report finds

Hybrid working is here to stay, and the benefits outweigh the negatives, according to a new report.

16 April, 2024

Chief APS in-house consultants appointed

Former McKinsey consultant Andrew Nipe will lead the federal government’s new in-house function, Australian Government Consulting.

5 December, 2023

Reports of bullying in public service increase

The latest State of the Service report provides a snapshot of Australia’s public sector.

30 November, 2023

End in sight in APS wage tussle as union endorses latest offer

The CPSU has recommended members accept the Commonwealth’s latest pay offer.

27 November, 2023

ANAO shares insights on public sector probity

The national audit office has released an insights report to guide government officials who are responsible for managing probity risks.

16 October, 2023