Meet the federal public sector's most influential people Part 1: the public servants who are steering the ship. The Canberra Times · Aug 2
How can universities better protect students and staff from antisemitism? This week, the royal commission into antisemitism has heard repeated accounts from Jewish university staff and students about antisemitic incidents on Australian campuses. Many have described feeling let down by their institution’s response. The Conversation · Jul 15
University of Melbourne ‘sharply’ changed protest policies after pro-Palestine sit-ins, commission hears Royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion hears of response of universities to incidents on campus The Guardian - AU · Jul 15
'Bastions of free speech' grapple with protest tensions University officials have used various measures to limit pro-Palestine protests on campuses while defending their approaches to academic and student freedom. AAP · Jul 14
Was the Hawke government really the ‘gold standard’ for reform? Journalism is sometimes called the first draft of history. Near contemporary works, such as the University of Canberra’s long running series of books on Australian governments, going back to the Hawke government (1983-1991), might be viewed as the second draft. The Conversation · Apr 8
Melb Uni names Glyn Davis as interim vice chancellor The University of Melbourne has appointed Glyn Davis as interim vice chancellor, following the death of Emma Johnston last year. AAP · Jan 12
'Young blood' to steer Opera Australia's new direction Opera Australia has appointed a new head as the embattled performing arts company tries to turn around its finances and flagging audience numbers. AAP · Aug 19, 2025
Glyn Davis to quit as the prime minister’s top public servant Glyn Davis, Anthony Albanese’s hand-picked Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, will leave the post on June 16. The Conversation · May 9, 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Expected To Hard-Launch Federal Election Date On Friday Good luck, and don't fuck it up, Australia. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 27, 2025
APS reforms seek to lift First Nations representation 'It's important you provide that space and support to do that.' The Canberra Times · Apr 29, 2023
Labor retains Coalition-appointed shipbuilding adviser on $9,000 for each day worked Former US navy secretary Donald Winter will provide advice on unspecified ‘key matters’ being considered by government The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022
As Jim Chalmers prepares for the challenges ahead, these loyalties will help sustain him Behind the doctorate, drive and disarming drawl of Jim Chalmers lies a treasure chest of friendships, David Fagan writes. The New Daily · Oct 22, 2022
Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese has a lot on the go in the 'back office' of government Anthony Albanese will be on the international road again next week. He’ll be at the NATO summit in Madrid, where the war in Ukraine will obviously dominate the discussions, which will also canvass China and climate change. The Conversation · Jun 23, 2022
Federal government won’t increase its share of hospital funding despite state push for 50-50 split Mark Butler says negotiations on a new national partnership agreement for hospitals would begin in 2023 The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022
The Conversation · Jun 22, 2022 Head of Foreign Affairs Kathryn Campbell ousted in public service shake-up The secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Kathryn Campbell, has been replaced in a shake-up of federal departmental heads announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2022 Dfat head Kathryn Campbell set to be replaced as Albanese reshapes public service Australia’s ambassador to Japan, Jan Adams, tipped to replace Campbell, who presided over the robodebt scheme while human services boss
The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2022 Anthony Albanese to create climate super-department in bureaucratic shake-up Prime minister also plans to remove AFP from home affairs portfolio as he reshapes the public service
The Conversation · May 30, 2022 Albanese appoints former University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Glyn Davis to head PM&C Anthony Albanese is bringing in an outsider, former University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Glyn Davis to head his Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
AAP · May 30, 2022 New head for prime minister's department Professor Glyn Davis has been appointed to lead the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, replacing Phil Gaetjens.