Author: Dr Sarah Ball In August 2025, I had the privilege of joining the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) for a webinar called “How to Avoid Robodebt 2.0.” Held during Social Sciences Week, the session explored the ethical lessons of the Robodebt scandal — a chapter in Australian … Continue reading “How to Avoid Robodebt 2.0: Lessons for Public Sector Ethics”
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Insights from “Rebuilding trust and integrity in the Australian Public Service” conference
Author: Dr Sarah Ball Our ESRC funded project “Expertise and Ethics in Times of Crisis” explores forms of ethical advice provided to governments and how that advice is perceived. While we are specifically focused on cases of crisis, the institutional forms and cultural norms surrounding the provision of ethical advice influence how and when that advice is … Continue reading “Insights from “Rebuilding trust and integrity in the Australian Public Service” conference”