Australia's senior bureaucrats, including the eSafety Commissioner, have received significant pay rises this financial year. Discover who earns what as the public sector expands. Read the full breakdown.
Data reveals a 56% surge in under-35s in senior APS roles since 2021, as experts warn of 'worrying' trends in work delegation and training cuts. Read the full analysis.
An independent review reveals high burnout and turnover in the PM's department, urging it to recruit outside the Canberra bubble to fix critical gaps. Read the full findings.
Newcastle ratepayers demand answers as council CEO's $608k package exceeds the Premier's pay. Former councillor reveals how Hunter coal mines triggered a 'relativity' salary spiral across local government.
A Canberra public servant sacked for making frequent, unsubstantiated complaints has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission found his behaviour was 'vexatious and malicious'.
The Albanese government has quietly abandoned its own definition of the public service's external workforce, which it previously used to accuse the Coalition of a $20.8bn 'shadow workforce'. Discover the new audit figures.
Canberra Times readers argue the Bondi massacre highlights an epidemic of anti-Semitism, not gun laws, and criticise government inaction on campus hate and a 'farce' remuneration commission.
New data reveals more than a third of Australian Public Service agencies failed to meet targets for bringing core work in-house, despite overall savings exceeding $542 million. Discover which departments struggled and which excelled.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has not ruled out reductions in public service staffing as agencies are ordered to find savings. MYEFO shows a spike in separation costs.
The Albanese government is set to unveil nearly $1 billion in savings from the public service and Defence reprioritisations in its mid-year budget update. Read the full breakdown.
Nearly 20% of staff at the Australian Office of Financial Management report witnessing corrupt conduct, a figure that has doubled since 2024. CEO Anna Hughes says she cannot explain the alarming survey results.
A look ahead at the major themes facing the Australian Public Service in 2026, from fiscal constraints and flexible work to landmark whistleblower protections. Discover what the new year holds.
Senior bureaucrats from Treasury and DFAT face senators on the last day of Senate estimates hearings. Key topics include ISIS brides, productivity, NDIS changes, and AI use in the APS.
New data reveals which Australian Public Service agencies have the most and least popular bosses. Discover the top performers and workplaces facing leadership challenges.
Federal government spending on external consultants surged to $756 million last year, contradicting Labor's promise to build public service capability. Analysis reveals $135m increase.
Australian Public Service staffing costs surge to over $18 billion amid wage hikes, forcing departments to find 5% savings. Minister denies job cuts but economists warn reductions are inevitable.
NRW Holdings faces eighth consecutive pay strike while shares reach record $5.35 high. Mining contractor reports strong revenue guidance of $4.1b for 2025.
Canberra's proportion of federal public servants drops to 35% despite record workforce numbers. Discover how remote work reshapes APS distribution across Australia.
ACT Senator David Pocock and public sector unions condemn government's 5% APS budget cuts, warning devastating impact on smaller agencies and essential services.
Vault Minerals faces shareholder rebellion as 52% reject remuneration report over bonuses to departing CEO Luke Tonkin and $517k golden handshake. Read the full details.
Australian Public Service staff rate immediate supervisors higher than senior executives despite $13M leadership training investment. Discover the trust gap details and government response.
The Australian government will provide all public servants with secure AI chatbot access within 12 months under its new AI plan, aiming to boost productivity and innovation.
Exclusive analysis reveals Australian government spending on external contractors continues to surge, raising questions about public service capacity and budget management.