The APS has the opportunity to “Indigenise” the Public Service Act 1999 to reinforce cultural changes and actions aimed at recruiting and retaining Indigenous employees and incorporating First Peoples knowledge, values and culture into public sector practice. The suggested changes are outlined in this ANZSOG submission to the Independent Review of the Australia Public Service.

Cut short by the election, a parliamentary inquiry was beginning to probe the hidden costs of contracting out of government functions.

This guide is designed to assist the Australian Public Service (APS) in choosing the right engagement for the problem at hand. It is made up of two components: the Diagnostic which helps you choose the right engagement type for your problem; and Catalogue which then directs you to a number of potential engagement processes that...

This paper offers an appraisal of the way in which the Australian Public Service partners with other jurisdictions.

This paper investigates the strengths and weaknesses of the APS’ current approach to delivering local solutions to communities. The authors argue that a range of services need to be shaped with communities in new, co-governed ways, if we are to see any substantial and sustained improvement in local solutions.