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Asia Pacific (APAC)

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‘Not a lot to show’ for Australia’s $400m digital ID programme, says former government CIO

The Australian federal government’s digital ID programme, which was launched six years ago, is over-engineered and has cost too much for what has been delivered, according to the government’s former […]

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EU and India agree trade and technology cooperation as part of Western bid to break Russia ties

India and the European Union are to form a trade and technology council to boost cooperation in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainty following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The announcement […]

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Overcoming the challenges of working across government boundaries: how interagency performance was transformed in New Zealand

A new book details the innovative New Zealand programme that improved performance in ten of the most challenging cross-cutting problems. Professor Rodney Scott and Ross Boyd explain how it was […]

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Former Microsoft and McKinsey executives set to lead Japan civil service reform

Two female corporate leaders are expected to usher in a new merit-based system in the Japanese civil service, marking a break from its traditional emphasis on seniority and length of […]

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Australia’s media regulator set for new powers to tackle internet misinformation

Australia’s media regulator could force internet companies to share data about how they treat misinformation and disinformation under new laws that could come into effect later this year. The plan […]

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Singapore and Indonesia to collaborate on tackling climate change

Singapore and Indonesia have struck a deal that will see the two countries work together on environmental initiatives, including exploring clean technologies and green finance options. The Memorandum of Understanding […]

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US feds can sign on to COVID-19 hazard pay lawsuit; New Zealand public servants ‘fell short on neutrality’: management and workforce news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of all the news you need to know but might have missed US federal officials can join COVID-19 hazard pay lawsuit A website has been […]

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Trust and teamwork: Hannah Cameron on how New Zealand dodged the COVID bullet

As New Zealand winds down its successful ‘zero COVID’ policy, the Public Service Commission’s deputy commissioner Hannah Cameron tells Matt Ross that focusing on public trust, wellbeing and cross-government collaboration […]

Australia to increase military headcount by 30% as global security tensions rise

The Australian Defence Force has committed to adding 18,500 personnel to its headcount. The 30% rise marks the biggest increase in peacetime, according to the federal government. This will take […]

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Union chief demands inquiry into Canada’s Phoenix pay scandal; AEC launches disinformation register: policy & delivery news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of all the news you need to know but might have missed Head of Canadian public service union calls for inquiry into Phoenix pay disaster […]