Edition Number 147. Updated to Tuesday, 18 November 2008 |
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Main News Transparent policies show the way ahead Research study validates PS practice …more… Other Stories PS ethics drive is value judgement Briggs makes call to lift game …more… Odds with Stats in reconciliation plan ABS unveils Indigenous policy …more… Deem team drops rates Interest rate lowered at DVA …more… Lawyers put case for more legal aid funds Low pay driving them away …more… Ombudsman whips into horse flu probe Finds Agencies made wrong decisions …more… Tax system is too taxing says tax man Henry promises simplification …more… Self defence course takes hard knock Comcare orders modifications …more… Medicare mentors go back to school Leadership program involves students …more… Fraud control study is the real thing Child Agency urged to tighten up …more… Authority signs on to release AWAs 1000 to be available to researchers …more… Audit report is plain sailing for Customs Follow-up reveals good progress …more… Election aid bites the ballot Funding to help Indonesian democracy …more… First wage forum is money in the bank Adds to nation’s knowledge …more… Post Office delivers on Indigenous work Wins award for diversity …more… Ripple of interest in water publications ACCC’s new guides for water traders …more… Senior appointments Who’s who and who's moving in the PS ...more... And in other news... Childcare easy as ABC at Defence Union elections on CrimTrac nabs another award Arts council runs with kids’ protocol Stamp album posted Bush telephones installed Community grants announced Shell shocked PM at Archives Migrant scheme report issued Champions win funding Better advice for career advisers Insurance talks to pay off Wash-up for money laundering Workers to win student prize Motoring accident Talking Point Sticking to carrots: the gentle art of influencing behavior Encouraging people to follow - or not follow - certain behaviors is an important aspect of modern public administration and for Joel Bevin, the key is to be sensitive to incentive! ...more... Features Leadership and authenticity by Walter Bellin Property investment myths - Part 2 by Tim Hull The global hunger challenge: An opportunity for Australian leadership by James Ingram Vanuatu posts its stamp of approval by David Ellis Let your ingredients do the choosing by Christine Salins Book Reviews Fishing for Stars ...more... |
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