Tagged with Anne Tiernan

A Griffith University political scientist has penned an open letter to the incoming Premier, outlining a blueprint for more efficient and productive business of government in Queensland.

Professor Anne Tiernan casts her eye across the battle of the hustings.

A new book on the role of the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff is bound to pique the curiosity of anyone with even a passing interest in the machinations of Australian politics. The Gatekeepers, co-authored by Griffith University’s Anne Tiernan and Rod Rhodes, presents a unique insight into one of the most influential jobs in […]

Public sector reform is the platform on which Australia’s economic competitiveness can be maintained in the wake of the resources boom, but only if inherent political barriers can be overcome. This was the message of political scientist, Associate Professor Anne Tiernan from Griffith University’s Centre for Governance and Public Policy, in her address to CEDA‘s […]

Griffith University is to continue the Sir Samuel Griffith Legacy Series, building on a ground-breaking forum on Australia’s Federal Future which brought senior government officials together with federalism academics to forge a reform agenda. Vice Chancellor, Professor Ian O’Connor, has announced the continuation of the series in 2014 when it will be hosted by Griffith’s […]

Some of Australia’s leading academic experts on federalism will link up with key government officials in Brisbane on Friday for the Sir Samuel Griffith Symposium on Australia’s Federal Future. The one-day event, run by Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) and hosted by Griffith University, will examine the federation as it works today […]

The prospect of a change of government post-September sharpened this week in the wake of the latest Nielsen poll which puts Tony Abbott firmly in the election driving seat. For Griffith University political researcher, Associate Professor Anne Tiernan, it now begs the question whether the Coalition has made suitable preparations for a potential return to […]