As part of the development of a blueprint for reform of Australian government administration, this discussion paper provides information on contemporary challenges in government administration, information on current performance and outlines possible reform directions.

The blueprint, to be completed by early 2010, will outline steps needed to rejuvenate the Australian public service and enable it to serve the government of the day in addressing the challenges facing Australia in the 21st century.
In developing the blueprint the Advisory Group will consider reforms to improve the performance of the public service in delivering:

    •    A values driven culture that retains public trust

    •    High quality forward looking and creative policy advice

    •    High quality, effective programs and services focused on the needs of citizens

    •    Flexibility and agility

    •    Efficiency in all aspects of government operations.