The risks (and rewards) of Minns’ public service shake-up
The new Labor government’s redesign of ministries marks a decisive shift back to a more centralised flatter structure, but there are still risks to navigate.
A decision by newly minted NSW Premier Chris Minns to abandon the state’s cluster organisation model and re-establish a strong central cabinet office marks a decisive shift in the design of government away from mega-portfolios and towards a flatter, more nimble structure.
The push reflects the increasing need for whole-of-government approaches to public sector challenges and to wrap services around citizens, rather than navigating the complexity of various government portfolios.
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Tom Burton was government editor at The Australian Financial Review.
