The federal public service is set for a further shake-up on top of Thursday's upheaval when the number of departments was cut from 18 to 14 and five departmental secretaries were given their marching orders.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will demand cultural changes next week as part of his response to a review led by businessman David Thodey and commissioned by Malcolm Turnbull.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com