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  • Unpacking lessons for the public service, starting with the Robodebt Royal Commission.
    In 2019, after three years, Robodebt was found to be unlawful. The Royal Commission process found it was also immoral and wildly inaccurate. Ultimately the Australian Government was forced to pay $1.8bn back to more than 470,000 Australians. In this podcast we dive deep into public policy failures like Robodebt and the British Post Office scandal - how they start, why they're hard to stop, and the public service lessons we shouldn't forget.
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  • The Hon John Hill, on being a Minister

    The Hon John Hill, on being a Minister
    Jul 8 2024

    In this episode, former state Minister for Health and the Arts (among others) the Hon John Hill, shares his insights into what Ministers want - and what they need - from the public service.

    You can buy his book ‘On being a Minister’ here - and if you’re brave, share with your Minister!

    Now for some appropriately bureaucratic disclaimers....

    Those of us in the employ of the State Government speak in a strictly personal capacity, consistent with the Public Sector Code of Ethics that permits public servants to promote an outcome in relation to an issue of public interest - in this case, the betterment of the public service.

    Nothing we say should be taken as representing the views of the Government or our employers.

    While we have tried to be as thorough in our research as busy full time jobs and lives allow, we definitely don’t guarantee that we’ve got all the details right.

    If you want rigorous reporting on Robodebt, we recommend the work of Rick Morton at the Saturday Paper, Chris Knaus and Luke Henriques-Gomes at the Guardian, Ben Eltham at Crikey, Julian Bajkowski at The Mandarin, and of course, the Robodebt Royal Commission itself.

    Please feel free to email us corrections, episode suggestions, or anything else, at thewestminstertraditionpod@gmail.com.

    Thanks to PanPot audio for our intro and outro music.

    'Til next time!
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Andrew Podger AO: Is Thodey public sector reform on Steroids or Valium?

    Andrew Podger AO: Is Thodey public sector reform on Steroids or Valium?
    Jun 24 2024
    In this second interview with former Commonwealth Secretary and Australian Public Service Commissioner Andrew Podger AO, Danielle gets to chat about

    • The pros and cons of bringing all service delivery together in a single agency
    • The valuing of operational expertise v policy leadership
    • The role of portfolio budget practices in driving Robodebt
    • Cultures of challenge and diversity of thought
    • The future of public service reform.
    References in the episode

    • 2019 Thodey Review of Australian Public Service
    • 1976 Coombs Royal Commission on Australian Government Administration

    Now for some appropriately bureaucratic disclaimers....

    Those of us in the employ of the State Government speak in a strictly personal capacity, consistent with the Public Sector Code of Ethics that permits public servants to promote an outcome in relation to an issue of public interest - in this case, the betterment of the public service.

    Nothing we say should be taken as representing the views of the Government or our employers.

    While we have tried to be as thorough in our research as busy full time jobs and lives allow, we definitely don’t guarantee that we’ve got all the details right.

    If you want rigorous reporting on Robodebt, we recommend the work of Rick Morton at the Saturday Paper, Chris Knaus and Luke Henriques-Gomes at the Guardian, Ben Eltham at Crikey, Julian Bajkowski at The Mandarin, and of course, the Robodebt Royal Commission itself.

    Please feel free to email us corrections, episode suggestions, or anything else, at thewestminstertraditionpod@gmail.com.

    Thanks to PanPot audio for our intro and outro music.

    'Til next time!
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Andrew Podger AO: the induction, tenure and bravery of Secretaries

    Andrew Podger AO: the induction, tenure and bravery of Secretaries
    Jun 10 2024
    With a decade as a Commonwealth Secretary, and two more as Australian Public Service Commissioner, it is no surprise Robodebt Royal Commissioner Holmes turned to Andrew Podger AO for expert advice on the operation of the public service.

    In this episode, Danielle talks to Andrew about the impact that granting tenure could have on the quality of advice, the increasing use of labour hire in the public service, and the importance of senior executives having read the legislation.

    Also referenced in the conversation:

    • The ‘Barilaro Report’: NSW DPC Investigation into the Appointment of Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner to the Americas
    • Blair Comley, Cth Secretary Health and Ageing, speech to IPAA (14 March 2024)
    Intro grab features Counsel Assisting Justin Greggery, Ms Kathryn Campbell AO CSC, and Commission Holmes, 11 November 2022.

    Now for some appropriately bureaucratic disclaimers....

    Those of us in the employ of the State Government speak in a strictly personal capacity, consistent with the Public Sector Code of Ethics that permits public servants to promote an outcome in relation to an issue of public interest - in this case, the betterment of the public service.

    Nothing we say should be taken as representing the views of the Government or our employers.

    While we have tried to be as thorough in our research as busy full time jobs and lives allow, we definitely don’t guarantee that we’ve got all the details right.

    If you want rigorous reporting on Robodebt, we recommend the work of Rick Morton at the Saturday Paper, Chris Knaus and Luke Henriques-Gomes at the Guardian, Ben Eltham at Crikey, Julian Bajkowski at The Mandarin, and of course, the Robodebt Royal Commission itself.

    Please feel free to email us corrections, episode suggestions, or anything else, at thewestminstertraditionpod@gmail.com.

    Thanks to PanPot audio for our intro and outro music.

    'Til next time!
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