The
APS»
Better Practice Guide emphasises the importance of the
APS having «adequately skilled and experienced people available for implementation», and that it may be necessary to train and support them to fulfil their implementation role.13 Previous Social Justice Reports have expressed concerns at the recruitment and retention policies of government, particularly, but not exclusively, as they relate to Indigenous staff.
Some of the lessons learned within the
APS that are reflected in the
Better Practice Guide are particularly relevant in the context of Indigenous policy formulation.
In an effort to standardise approaches to policy implementation in the
APS, and ultimately improve policy outcomes, the Australian National Audit Office and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet have recently produced the
Better Practice Guide to the Implementation of Programme and Policy Initiatives — Making Implementation Matter (or the Better Practice Guide).3 Although this publication is a general guide for policy makers across all portfolios — not just in the areas of Indigenous affairs — it represents the collective wisdom and experience of senior managers and executives across the
Guide to the Implementation of Programme and Policy Initiatives — Making Implementation Matter (or the
Better Practice Guide).3 Although this publication is a general guide for policy makers across all portfolios — not just in the areas of Indigenous affairs — it represents the collective wisdom and experience of senior managers and executives across the
Guide).3 Although this publication is a general
guide for policy makers across all portfolios — not just in the areas of Indigenous affairs — it represents the collective wisdom and experience of senior managers and executives across the
guide for policy makers across all portfolios — not just in the areas of Indigenous affairs — it represents the collective wisdom and experience of senior managers and executives across the
APS.