Public service
Alternative labels
APS
Australian public service
Civil service
Report
Community perceptions of corruption by public officials
In late 2022, the Australian Government introduced legislation to establish an independent National Anti-Corruption Commission, with broad jurisdiction to investigate corruption in the Commonwealth public sector. This paper provides a baseline measure of perceived corruption in Australia. The paper also examines community perceptions of corruption and its relationship with the perceived legitimacy of politicians and...
Report
The role of risk leadership in defining ERM readiness in government
Government organisations must tackle risk and uncertainty in a more systematic and enterprise manner. The authors of this report provide timely and insightful perspectives that underscore the connection between leadership actions that support government risk management and successful efforts to implement enterprise risk management (ERM).
Report
Australian Taxation Office’s management and oversight of fraud control arrangements for the Goods and Services Tax
The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Taxation Office’s management and oversight of fraud control arrangements for the administration of the Goods and Services Tax.
Working paper
Developing skills for digital government: a review of good practices across OECD governments
To support a shift towards digital government, investment is needed in developing the skills of civil servants. This paper reviews good practices across OECD countries to foster skills for digital government.
Guide
Including gender: an APS guide to gender analysis and Gender Impact Assessment
This guide provides information to assist Australian Public Service policy-makers developing a cabinet submission or new policy proposal in fulfilling gender analysis requirements set by government.