Western Australia has appointed five new departmental leaders, following a run of significant public sector appointments this week.

Sit-stand retrofits ruled out, as Parliament stores $1.5 million in vintage furniture, including cocktail cabinets.

Finance’s quiet rise has reshaped reform delivery, with Jenny Wilkinson’s leadership marking a turning point in power.

The South Australian budget has committed $8.3 million to COP31, ahead of an expected decision on who will host the next UN climate talks.

Chris Murphy’s article in The Conversation on June 3 calling for a rethink of superannuation tax arrangements misrepresents Ken Henry’s review recommendations for taxing super and overlooks the ...

Anthony Albanese outlines a bold vision of inclusive reform, grounded in cooperation, trust, and long-term delivery.

From dodgy developers to regulatory spaghetti, Andrew Leigh maps the real roadblocks to lifting productivity nationwide.

Optus regains strategic footing as government demand for secure, scalable digital health infrastructure intensifies nationwide.

A covert Ukrainian drone blitz reveals how low-cost tech can outpace billion-dollar defence orthodoxy. Australia should take note.

Dying better is part of living well and, according to Kate Swetenham PSM, the health system can do more to play its part.

Australia’s multicultural fabric could be its greatest peacekeeping tool, but only if policymakers choose understanding over obedience.

Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy has been announced as the new leader of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). Kennedy has more than 30 years’ experience in the public service. Prior ...