A paper by Victoria’s three core integrity agencies calls for urgent reform to how the integrity sector is funded, to increase transparency and enable them to effectively hold the Victorian Government to account. The paper recommends practical reforms to strengthen transparency and independence. It outlines 12 practical reforms across three key areas.

This paper examines the common and persistent challenge of managing backlogs across public sector administration. It explores why backlogs occur, the impacts of delay and the risks that arise when backlogs are poorly managed. Drawing on recent investigations and case studies in New South Wales, the paper outlines practical approaches to preventing and managing backlogs.

Identifying and responding when children and young people are at risk of harm is a core element of the Department of Communities and Justice’s role in the NSW child protection system. This investigation denounces DCJ’s longstanding practice of closing risk of significant harm (ROSH) reports on the stated basis that it has inadequate resourcing.

The report provides an assessment of the key factors that influence the shape, performance and behaviour of New South Wales (NSW) public sector agencies and the people who work in them. It assesses notable achievements, challenges and priorities, and provides an analysis of government sector workforces data.

This report summarises the audit results of Queensland Health entities, including the Department of Health, hospital and health services. It also summarises audit results for 13 hospital foundations, 5 statutory bodies, and 3 entities controlled by other health entities. It looks at the sector’s financial performance and sustainability, asset management, and demand for health services.