The Mandarin is an essential resource for anyone interested in Australia’s public sector, with daily news, commentary, analysis and expert advice.

The Mandarin is an essential resource for anyone interested in Australia’s public sector, with daily news, commentary, analysis and expert advice.

To meet the demands of the 21st century, the region must modernise its civil service. Improving efficiency, enhancing talent management, restoring public trust, and embracing digital transformation ...

Despite high hopes, a lucrative retirement scheme for NSW police didn’t target unfit officers or reduce burnout risks.

New heads of PM&C and Treasury, WA names 10 public sector leaders, Adelaide University's inaugural vice-chancellor announced.

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull said he'd counselled ministers and at least one secretary for bullying people who worked beneath them.

Canberra’s commitment to AUKUS, despite US doubts, has strategic consequences for defence and policy professionals.

With Steven Kennedy at PM&C and Jenny Wilkinson at Treasury, APS leadership is strong, but reform challenges remain.

Australian public servants fretting over the reputational and political risks of buying brands associated with former DOGE chief and Trump ex-bestie Elon Musk have been offered a lifeline by a ...

With pressure to deliver big change, senior public sector officials must reform systems and capability from within.

Neglected digital infrastructure blocks AI’s potential, although all the pieces for transformation are already in place.