NSW’s annual stocktake shows payroll slips, long contractor stints, and eye-watering rates that hint at problems many ...

Flexible work continues its steady climb across the APS, with regular work from home now common in almost every agency group.

Public servants often work in a system designed for fairness yet feel trapped by process. Unlocking potential is key.

Federal APS workforce grows to 198,529, with more hires at NDIA, Services Australia and Defence, as Canberra’s share dips ...

Updated rules ask agencies to weigh ethics alongside cost and performance, creating steadier partnerships and more reliable ...

Councils say modest spending on roads and sewerage in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth could quickly ease Australia’s housing ...

Trust in government services is rising and the new State of the Service report explains what is driving the lift across the ...

Victorian Auditor-General finds departments need better guidance on disclosing senior staff pay and related-party info.

Australia is creating an AI safety institute to test models, guide reform, and give agencies clearer footing as the national ...

Finance is backing the DTA to track repeat digital underperformers, with a new watchlist set to push agencies toward stronger ...

True reform in the public service comes from integrating tradition with innovation, not chasing novelty or shortcuts.