'Urgent' need to streamline Australian Public Service, review finds
A review of the Australian Public Service has recommended that its senior structures be modernised and urgent investment made into capability
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A review of the Australian Public Service has recommended that its senior structures be modernised and urgent investment made into capability
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The Australian government has appointed a senior official to lead a reform programme to grow the capability of the Australian Public Service.
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