ISBN: 9780732923907 - Reforming the Public Service: Lessons from Recent Experience. (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. A scarce First Edition of this significant collection, published by Macmillan Education Australia in 1993. This volume compiles 15 insightful papers originally presented at a 1992 conference. Organized by the Centre for Australian Public Sector Management, the conference focused on the profound 1987 reorganisation of the Australian federal public service, a pivotal event that saw the number of departments drastically cut from 30 to 16.The papers rigorously examine the process and far-reaching impact of these administrative changes, offering a range of perspectives, including controversial views on the effectiveness and future trajectory of the public sector. Contributions come from a diverse group of highly respected senior practitioners, unionists, and academics, with the volume expertly edited by senior staff from the Centre for Australian Public Sector Management. An essential resource for scholars and professionals interested in public administration, governance, and Australian political history.Condition: This is a Paperback in Good condition. The binding is sound, and the text block is clean. Minor shelf wear commensurate with age, but overall a well-preserved copy. …