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Pezzullo takes first step to redemption

The former Home Affairs secretary admitted his mistakes and accepted his disgrace, and knows he will not be working with the Commonwealth for some...

25.04.2024 10

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Tom Burton

The Senate’s mock outrage games shame all

Threatening corporate leaders with jail time over an accounting contrivance is part of trend where the national parliament is becoming a theatre for...

18.04.2024 60

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Tom Burton

Parties, staff beauty contests and a ‘god’ dais: How the ATO has changed

Secrecy and privacy were legendary in the closed shop of the Australian Taxation Office where staffers were encouraged to socialise only with their...

16.02.2024 20

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Glyn Davis wants the public service to surrender control

The federal public sector boss wants to flip big government and put the locals in charge. He admits it will not be easy.

07.12.2023 9

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Something is rotten in the state of Victoria

Findings of a culture of fear, timidity and secrecy within the Victorian public service point to a deep cancer that must be frankly addressed by...

06.12.2023 10

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Australia’s watered-down cybersecurity regime is laughable

Despite ballooning cyber intrusions and rampant data, scams and identity breaches, policymakers and ministers have continued to rely on voluntary...

23.11.2023 8

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Why cabinet needs the two Mikes – Pezzullo and Burgess

The ASIO chief and his portfolio secretary come from Canberra’s warrior class. Despite any personal failings, their frank and fearless advice is...

19.10.2023 4

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