This research has revealed the key characteristics needed in a modern public service, with priorities ranging across leadership, digital service delivery, workforce development, cross-departmental integration, and citizen trust. The report found that relationships between civil servants and ministers are becoming increasingly strained, with populist politics often making it difficult to speak truth to power.

Digital technology plays a critical role in defending Australia and its national interests. This strategy and roadmap define Defence’s approach to deliver a secure, integrated and scalable digital environment able to fight and win in the digital age. It lays out Defence’s capability focus areas and core priorities for the next three years.

The Australian Government released a plan in November 2023 called the Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy. This plan explains how Commonwealth entities can help reach the Australian Public Service Net Zero 2030 target. The plan doesn't set a specific target but includes actions to help reduce emissions by avoiding waste and using resources more...

Ministerial staff in South Australia are appointed outside merit-based recruitment processes and do not undergo thorough pre-employment screening or security checks, leaving the government exposed to significant corruption risks. This report makes recommendations to the Premier to improve weaknesses in the governance of ministerial staff.

The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the economy, society and government. While the technology is moving fast, the lasting impacts of AI on the activities of government are likely to be transformational. This policy provides a framework to position the Australian Government as an exemplar under its broader safe and responsible AI...