Martin Parkinson
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- Heroes
I’m hooked on competency porn. I wish our leaders were too
On our TV screens, the competent are elevated to the heroic. And why not? Is it really too much to ask of our politicians?
- Julia Baird
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- Opinion
- Political leadership
As Trump fluffs his lines, Albanese gets his story straight – at last
Albanese’s earnest, almost boring style may not inspire, but it’s infinitely preferable to the bombast of the current occupant of the White House.
- James Massola
Peter Dutton has shown he is unfit to lead the nation
Whilst extremely ineffective in government, Dutton is proving to be far better in opposition. Therefore, with the greatest respect to his talents, it is recommended that Peter Dutton stays where he belongs; in opposition
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- Power player
‘Honoured to serve’: Home Affairs chief’s years-long push to become public service head revealed
A barrage of messages Michael Pezzullo sent to a Liberal powerbroker reveals his drive to oust leading public servants and become Australia’s most senior bureaucrat.
- Michael Bachelard and Nick McKenzie
- Editorial
- Editorial
Public servant who thought himself an influencer should be cancelled
Secret efforts by a top bureaucrat to build his power while reshaping Coalition governments and Australia’s national security regime illustrates the shrinking influence of the Westminster system.
- The Herald's View
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- Immigration
Migration overhaul raises wages, cracks down on students as numbers surge
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said she was not advocating for a ‘big Australia’ as the government concedes net migration will be “significantly higher” than forecast.
- Angus Thompson
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- Immigration
‘Just a charade’: Scrap rule that requires job ads before seeking skilled migrants, review urges
A blanket requirement that employers put out job advertisements before recruiting skilled migrants is set to be removed.
- Anthony Galloway
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- Immigration
‘Industrial scale’ visa scams creating underclass of workers open to exploitation
Thousands of workers have entered Australia using false claims, fuelling fears about illicit labour as the government launches a review of the migration system.
- David Crowe
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- Executive pay
Australia’s senior public servants earn top dollar compared to international counterparts
More than 25 of Australia’s senior public officials were paid more than $1 million last year, with many earning much more than their international counterparts.
- Rob Harris, Nigel Gladstone, Mark Stehle and Daniel Carter
Australia doesn’t have to ‘choose’ China over the US: Martin Parkinson
Australia’s former top public servant says the government’s communication of policies that have upset China have further inflamed the deteriorating relationship.
- Anthony Galloway