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Explainer — What is the National Voice to Parliament?
A new animation explaining the membership and role of the proposed National Voice was played to attendees at an Indigenous Voice webinar hosted recently by the Centre for Social Impact.
Women proud to lead ‘the most extraordinary of all workforces’
In a recent video released to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021, senior women from every Australian public service shared their thoughts on what makes them proud to be a leader.
Early Notice — New Team of Journal Editors Required for 2022
IPAA will be calling for expressions of interest in June from interested parties to take over the editorship of the Australian Journal of Public Administration from 1 January 2022, with the current editors stepping down after two terms.
Unpacking the Uluru Statement From the Heart
IPAA South Australia hosted an event in late 2020 to unpack the Uluru Statement from the Heart with Professor Megan Davis delivering the keynote address on Voice Treaty Trust.
Erma Ranieri receives Public Service Medal
The outstanding service and contribution of Erma Ranieri, Commissioner for Public Sector Employment with the South Australian Government, has been recognised in the Australia Day 2021 Honours list with a Public Service Medal.
Research finds increased trust in government and science amid pandemic
New Curtin University research has found a dramatic increase in people’s trust in government in Australia and New Zealand as a result of the COVID pandemic.
In a year like no other trust means traction
Over 200 senior leaders gathered in person last week to hear Phil Gaetjans, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, deliver the annual address to the Australian Public Service in Canberra. A video and transcript of his address are now available.
New Zealand’s new Public Sector Act and Māori Crown Relations showcased in latest Public Sector Journal
The latest issue of Public Sector | Rāngai Tūmatanui — produced by the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand — is now available.
Latest ABS public sector employment figures now available
The latest estimates of public sector employment and earnings in Australia were released last month by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
COVID-19: A Collaborative Approach to Problem Solving Sets Australia Apart
Michelle Grattan AO and Professor Mark Evans recently discussed the issue of trust in government, touching on the role of the National Cabinet and the impacts on public policy that are here to stay, for the Work with Purpose podcast.
Focus Sharpens on Change, Reform and Transparency
Change, reform and transparency are themes explored by a diverse range of Australian and international authors in the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Public Administration.
Minister of Defence to launch ‘Lead the Way’ Defence Transformation Strategy
Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC will launch ‘Lead the Way’, the new Defence Transformation Strategy, at a live streamed online event hosted by IPAA ACT on 27 November 2020, beginning at 9.30 am. Registration to attend the event are now open.