Federal financial relations unfit for modern world: report

A report on federal financial relations has recommended sweeping reform including increasing the GST and getting rid of stamp duty.

2 July, 2020

Thodey joins high-powered COVID-19 Commission

A new national body will advise the government on the social and economic impact of COVID-19.

26 March, 2020

‘Quick sprint’ to reform promised for Public Service

The APS must adapt to prevent current weaknesses becoming ‘critical failures’.

13 December, 2019

PM releases APS Review, pledges reform

Breaking: Prime Minister Scott Morrison has released the Independent Review of the APS

13 December, 2019

Public service warned about ‘prostitution’

The soon to be released Thodey report must result in lasting reform, a former APS Commissioner says.

17 September, 2019

PM flags ‘step-change’ in future vision for APS

The Prime Minister has unveiled his future vision for the public service with six key ‘guideposts’.

19 August, 2019

APS review chair joins NSW financial relations board

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

12 August, 2019

Call to ‘Indigenise’ public service

A public sector think tank has called for the ‘Indigenisation’ of the Australian Public Service.

13 June, 2019

Aus public service fifth best in world but not as good as Kiwis

Australia’s public service has been ranked number five in the world by a British think tank.

14 May, 2019

Stronger role for APS Commissioner: review panel

An independent review of the public service has proposed a stronger role for the APS Commissioner as “head of people”.

19 March, 2019

Countdown ticks for Human Services strike vote

Australia’s largest industrial ballot underway.

28 October, 2014

CPSU says Human Services call centre outsourcing put on hold

DHS refutes claims, denies final decision made.

20 October, 2014

Mobile Black Spots fix gets poor reception from Labor

New base stations won’t eliminate poor mobile coverage.

8 October, 2014

Could Australia Post tech outsourcing be Telstra’s win?

Potential for government divestment to go full circle.

29 September, 2014