The MP Rorts The Public Don't See
Now starts the analysis and allocation of blame for Bronwyn Bishop’s fall from grace. The…More
Tagged: public service
Are We Really A Country Of Pen-Pushers?
Tony Abbott has promised to cut the Commonwealth Public Service, which presently employs 170,000 people,…More
Happy Market Freedom Day!
You may know that every year the Centre for Independent Studies celebrates Tax Freedom Day…More
Why The Pink Batts Scheme Failed
The Queensland Coroner has strongly criticised the parties involved in the Homeowner Insulation Scheme –…More
NSW Wants Power Without Accountability
What is the difference between the “public service” and the “government sector”? It's not immediately…More
Levies Are The Taxes We Like
Psychologists refer to the “Abilene Paradox” – a situation in which people hold false beliefs…More
Military Unity Crumbles In Fiji
In recent months, Fiji’s close-knit administration has been disrupted with resignations and sackings. Key army…More
What The Auditor Couldn't See
Earlier this month the Commonwealth Government Auditor (ANAO) released its report (pdf) on the Home…More
Grey Suits And Vague Language
Monday night’s launch of the Government’s "Blueprint for the reform of Australian Government Administration" was…More
What Happened to You, Kevin?
What happened to the Kevin we used to know, the happy-go-lucky Kevin who rampaged about…More