The Westminster Tradition
The Westminster TraditionUnpacking lessons for the public service, starting with the Robodebt Royal Commission. In 2019, after three years, Robodebt was found to be unlawful. The Royal Commission process found it was also immoral and wildly inaccurate.
Ultimately the Australian Government was forced to pay $1.8bn back to more than 470,000 Australians.
In this podcast we dive deep into public policy failures like Robodeb... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 87 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentHistory | |||
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I love this podcast. The first season on Robo Debt was excellent. I also love the episodes with imaginary situations in the public service and how to navigate them and the episode on badges is both hilarious and insightful. Thank you!
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Australia5 months ago - Always provides an ‘ah ha’ moment
Such a great podcast by three very intelligent and articulate humans. While I get so much from each episode as a public servant there is something for everyone.
Apple Podcasts5tschranz26Australia7 months ago - The best insights about the public servant
This is the best podcast about the Australian public service. As a serial bouncer in and out of the service, serving the public is in my genes. I find myself nodding along to everything you say. This is a must listen for anyone - from those just starting, to those who can’t remember when they started, or those who are thinking about a career change and wondering how the mysterious beast works. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Serial Recovering PSAustraliaa year ago - New format 👌
Omg I love Normal Gossip and I love you guys adopting their approach - and love your work always ❤️
Apple Podcasts5SabdhaCAustraliaa year ago - Amazing
One of the finest podcasts I have listened to in modern times. Is an institution of democracy. Ms Eliston is a fine artist and an asset to our public service and our nation.
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Apple Podcasts | #4 | Australia/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #12 |  New Zealand/Government |
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Former public servants Alison Lloyd-Wright, Caroline Crozer-Barlow and Danielle Elston examine how public policy failures develop, why they persist and what public institutions can learn from them. The conversations combine detailed case histories, practical analysis of government processes and candid debate among the hosts, with occasional interviews featuring senior officials, policy experts and people with direct experience of the issues. Robodebt is a recurring reference point, alongside cases such as the British mad cow disease response, Victoria's fire services agreement and the Essendon supplements scandal.
The focus is on the workings of public administration: accountability, ethics, evaluation, political neutrality, service delive... more
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1. The Honorable Amanda Vanstone AO
2. Nathan Lovett-Murray
3. Georgia Heath
4. Eleanor Williams
5. Caroline Crozaballo
6. Kylie Kilgour
7. Salli Cohen
8. Tom Loosemore
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