Australia’s tech and innovation sectors are at a critical juncture. While AI and digital commerce are rapidly reshaping global markets, domestic startups continue to face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. One area in particular — the “sophisticated investor test” under the Corporations Act 2001 — has become a barrier to
The UK government has overhauled the integrity regime for public servants and politicians. The committee on standards in public life (CSPL) will be converted into a new Ethics and Integrity Commission on October 18. Its wider remit will include assisting public sector bodies in developing clear codes of conduct and
The NDIA board has appointed Scott McNaughton acting CEO while Rebecca Falkingham is on personal leave due to illness. McNaughton joined the NDIS as a general manager soon after it was established in 2014. He was promoted to deputy CEO of service delivery in 2023. Prior to this, he served
Australia’s cybersecurity minister has released a discussion paper outlining what Australia must achieve by 2030, calling for input on key policy outcomes for national cyber policy. The Horizon 2 plan is seeking suggestions on key policies to enhance cybersecurity through frameworks, upskill the workforce and business ecosystem, empower individuals to
Senior executives may have lost their jobs, consultants been stripped of professional licences, and big-brand consultancies received significant dents in their reputations. But for those left behind, the 2023 tax leaks scandal and other tales of consulting ignominy – and the new regulations that will likely result – have led
Generous sacking payouts of up to 38 weeks’ (nine months’) salary for senior public servants, that is currently legislated under New South Wales laws, could soon be headed for the chop. The Minns state government has confirmed it has put the mandated senior executive golden parachutes under the policy microscope
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has unveiled that its “regulatory focus” for the next 12 months will include boosting information governance in the public service. Particular attention will be given to agency practices handling information, including how the APS manages requests for access under the FOI Act and
Commissioner of Taxation Rob Heferen has personally written to all of the Australian Taxation Office’s 20,000 employees to reassure them their hard work and dedication underpin public policy and community interests, but cautioned that while the revenue agency should “welcome scrutiny no matter its source … but not all criticism
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has welcomed Tuvalu’s new diplomatic mission in Australia, promising to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Pacific island nation amid the troubling impacts of climate change. Wong made her remarks at the opening of the Tuvalu High Commission on Monday. She described the milestone as an historic moment
Tributes have flowed for former Treasury boss John Stone, who died at 96 earlier this month. Stone was secretary of Treasury from January 1979 to September 1984, serving eight treasurers from Billy Snedden to Paul Keating. He remains the only former Treasury boss to enter federal parliament after a successful
Tributes have flowed for former Treasury boss Paul Stone, who died at 96 earlier this month. Stone was secretary of Treasury from January 1979 to September 1984, serving eight treasurers from Billy Sneddy to Paul Keating. He remains the only former Treasury boss to enter federal parliament, after a successful
Adaptability is fast becoming a core capability for public sector success. This article explores how individuals, leaders, and organisations can build the capacity to navigate complexity and change. From learning adaptability to leading adaptively, the series offers practical insights for a future-ready APS. In today’s public sector landscape, adaptability is
Australia’s tech and innovation sectors are at a critical juncture. While AI and digital commerce are rapidly reshaping global markets, domestic startups continue to face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. One area in particular — the “sophisticated investor test” under the Corporations Act 2001 — has become a barrier to
The UK government has overhauled the integrity regime for public servants and politicians. The committee on standards in public life (CSPL) will be converted into a new Ethics and Integrity Commission on October 18. Its wider remit will include assisting public sector bodies in developing clear codes of conduct and
The NDIA board has appointed Scott McNaughton acting CEO while Rebecca Falkingham is on personal leave due to illness. McNaughton joined the NDIS as a general manager soon after it was established in 2014. He was promoted to deputy CEO of service delivery in 2023. Prior to this, he served
Australia’s cybersecurity minister has released a discussion paper outlining what Australia must achieve by 2030, calling for input on key policy outcomes for national cyber policy. The Horizon 2 plan is seeking suggestions on key policies to enhance cybersecurity through frameworks, upskill the workforce and business ecosystem, empower individuals to
Senior executives may have lost their jobs, consultants been stripped of professional licences, and big-brand consultancies received significant dents in their reputations. But for those left behind, the 2023 tax leaks scandal and other tales of consulting ignominy – and the new regulations that will likely result – have led
Generous sacking payouts of up to 38 weeks’ (nine months’) salary for senior public servants, that is currently legislated under New South Wales laws, could soon be headed for the chop. The Minns state government has confirmed it has put the mandated senior executive golden parachutes under the policy microscope
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has unveiled that its “regulatory focus” for the next 12 months will include boosting information governance in the public service. Particular attention will be given to agency practices handling information, including how the APS manages requests for access under the FOI Act and
Commissioner of Taxation Rob Heferen has personally written to all of the Australian Taxation Office’s 20,000 employees to reassure them their hard work and dedication underpin public policy and community interests, but cautioned that while the revenue agency should “welcome scrutiny no matter its source … but not all criticism
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has welcomed Tuvalu’s new diplomatic mission in Australia, promising to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Pacific island nation amid the troubling impacts of climate change. Wong made her remarks at the opening of the Tuvalu High Commission on Monday. She described the milestone as an historic moment
Tributes have flowed for former Treasury boss John Stone, who died at 96 earlier this month. Stone was secretary of Treasury from January 1979 to September 1984, serving eight treasurers from Billy Snedden to Paul Keating. He remains the only former Treasury boss to enter federal parliament after a successful
Tributes have flowed for former Treasury boss Paul Stone, who died at 96 earlier this month. Stone was secretary of Treasury from January 1979 to September 1984, serving eight treasurers from Billy Sneddy to Paul Keating. He remains the only former Treasury boss to enter federal parliament, after a successful
Adaptability is fast becoming a core capability for public sector success. This article explores how individuals, leaders, and organisations can build the capacity to navigate complexity and change. From learning adaptability to leading adaptively, the series offers practical insights for a future-ready APS. In today’s public sector landscape, adaptability is
