Leo Hielscher delves into the nature of public administration in the 1980s. He discusses the introduction of the operational audit service and the contract system in the public service. He discusses the Savage Report into the public service.
Leo Hielscher discusses working with the CoG and the government. He discusses the role of the loan council in funding capital works. He describes seeking a loan from the World Bank.
Leo Hielscher reflects on the staffing and recruitment arrangements in the Treasury Department. He highlights his efforts to recruit graduates to the department.
Leo Hielscher discusses the Treasury Department and the lack of innovation in the department in the 1960s. He was initially employed as Deputy Under Treasurer to work on the budget. He describes the efforts he made to reduce the deficit.
Mike Ahern outlines the development of the technology portfolio, specifically the establishment of technology parks. He also comments on the budgetary process of getting funding for projects.
