This paper outlines legislative proposals that have not yet been prominent among those advanced by the Australian Government. Its purpose is to help promote discussion about the ways in which the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the Australian Public Service (APS) and its integrity can be improved, and the standing of the APS as a...

The Royal Commission report into the failed Robodebt scheme offered a unique opportunity to reflect on the performance of Australian government institutions. This project, based directly on the evidence presented in the Commission’s hearings and report, focuses on the distinctive contribution of the Australian Public Service (APS), particularly its culture. It selects three general areas...

This review notes a range of areas for improvement in the Department of Home Affairs, including prioritising its focus on addressing stronger joined-up governance arrangements, clarifying and improving the working arrangements between the Australian Border Force and the broader department, and leadership development.

This paper seeks to set out how future UK governments should approach modernising the state to deliver effectively for, and rebuild trust with, citizens. This work is based on a literature review of relevant research, and over 30 interviews with experts from across government, including current and previous civil servants and advisors.

In response to the challenges faced by society and those in positions of leadership, CISL convened a multi-sectoral Global Leadership Summit in February 2024. Through discussions ranging across geopolitics, global governance, domestic politics, economics, finance and technology, the summit sought to answer the question - what leadership is needed now, and from whom? This report...