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Robodebt report and flight favours show simply declaring a conflict of interest is not enough

Two events this week demonstrate the only thing worse than having no guard against corruption is having one that only does it in name

The Guardian - AU

Saturday Paper journalist lashes publication’s ‘unethical’ defence of robodebt bureaucrat

Rick Morton says article referring to ‘upright and ethical’ former DHS secretary a ‘betrayal’ of the paper’s previous reporting on robodebt scandal

The Guardian - AU

Helen Haines knows people are disappointed with the NACC. She wants them to be patient

The member for Indi spent years fighting for a national anti-corruption commission. One year in, how does she feel the NACC is faring?

Crikey

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‘Zero repercussions’: victims of robodebt ‘embarrassed’ to have believed justice would be done

Despite a royal commission and now findings of misconduct, those affected say many of those responsible have been able to ‘just walk away’

The Guardian - AU

Australia bucks OECD trend with increasing trust in public sector

Survey shows what people think of public servants and governments.

The Canberra Times

The robodebt six: why it’s time we were told who was referred to the corruption commission

The royal commission’s ‘sealed chapter’ was designed to let other agencies investigate, not protect the reputation of those implicated

The Guardian - AU

We’ve ensured another robodebt will happen

If the only consequence for implementing an illegal scheme like robodebt is a slap on the wrist, it sends the signal that we condone it.

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Robodebt: national corruption watchdog’s decision not to investigate officials angers victims and whistleblowers

Nacc says it decided not to launch corruption probe ‘as it would not add value in the public interest’

The Guardian - AU

Working undercover isn’t working from home: AFP union slams pay deal as a cop out

Federal police are on the verge of industrial action over a proposed pay deal.

Crikey

‘Kernels of truth’ as bureaucrats, politicians grilled on deradicalisation, bathroom breaks, Gaza

Crikey catches up on a typically packed week at Senate estimates.

Crikey

More than 870 Australian federal public servants acted corruptly over six years, investigation finds

The public service commission has created a new team to investigate serious misconduct allegations

The Guardian - AU

Assam govt. suspends 21 officers in cash-for-job scam

The Assam government has suspended 21 officers for their alleged involvement in a cash-for-job scam in the APSC.

The Hindu

4 civil and 11 police officers totaling 15 suspended in cash-for-job Assam's APSC scam

The Assam government has ordered the immediate suspension of 15 officers, 4 state civil servants, and 11 senior police officers, in line with the recommendation made by a committee that was mandated to look into the alleged Assam Public Service Commission scam back in 2013. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Top public servants told to declare airline lounge memberships amid Qantas controversy

Australian Public Service Commission updates guidelines for agency heads as questions swirl over influence of invitation-only Chairman’s Lounge

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The Canberra Times

APSC reveals number of robodebt referrals over conduct 'breaches'

A taskforce will now consider whether to commence Code of Conduct investigations.

The Canberra Times

Union slams 'outdated opinions' after APS working from home win

Debate has erupted around flexible work in the public sector.

Crikey

‘Never again’? Robodebt can and will happen again

Robodebt needed compliant public servants and a minister willing to mislead colleagues. There’s no reason why it couldn’t happen again.

The Canberra Times

APSC considers guidance for staff moving to consultancies

Questions on confidentiality and conflicts of interest are rising to the surface.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s public servants reported hundreds of bullying allegations in recent months

Volume of allegations suggests harassment and discrimination remains a problem within the government workforce

The Canberra Times

'Long time coming': APS employee census to ask cultural background of staff

APSC Commissioner Peter Woolcott said a the creation of a new CALD strategy was a priority for the Minister for the Public Service, Katy Gallagher, but there was no timeframe.

The Canberra Times

'Buried': Parliament's secret survey results unearthed after FOI battle

Census results reveal low staff morale and a lack of confidence in leadership.

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