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My 3-point plan to untangle the public service from consultants such as PwC

Written by Stephen Bartos, Professor of Economics, University of Canberra

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This week the Albanese government produced a detailed breakdown of the A$3 billion it plans to save over four years by cutting the use of outsourced labour and consultants.

The savings, which begin this financial year, take about $600 million each from the departments of defence and social service, followed by about $450 million from...

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Cutting edge AI technology designed for doctors to reduce patient wait times launched in NZ

New Zealand specialist doctors now have access to Artificial Intelligence technology to help reduce patient wait times and experts say it could be...

Launchd Takes Off: Former AFL Stars Lead Tech-Powered Platform Set to Disrupt Talent and Influencer Marketing

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Why Every Leader Needs a Personal Branding Strategy in 2025

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