This paper outlines how ministers can be effective leaders of public service reform and drive change across the system. Drawing on studies of successful public service reform in the United Kingdom, it explores what effective leadership looks like in public service reform, and the lessons this holds for current and future ministers.

This is the report on the investigation of corruption issues relating to the conduct of six persons referred by the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme. The report found that two of the six individuals engaged in serious corrupt conduct, and that the remaining four did not engage in corrupt conduct.

This report examines the hidden infrastructure of the United Kingdom democracy: members of parliament offices. It exposes how outdated systems, weak management support and fragmented technology undermine the day-to-day work of representing constituents. The report argues that modest, practical reforms – in leadership, onboarding, skills and digital tools – could significantly improve effectiveness, wellbeing and...

The relationship between budget offices and line ministries is evolving across OECD countries. Effective budgeting now depends on strong internal finance functions within line ministries, collaborative engagement across the budget cycle, and sustained investment in skills and systems. This paper discusses how this partnership can be strengthened to ensure budgeting supports fiscal sustainability.

The framework sets out principles and guidance to strengthen and support the merit-based selection and appointment of individuals to public offices across the Commonwealth Government. It requires that appointments to Commonwealth public offices be made by Ministers in a manner consistent with seven principles.