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Exceptional public service needs strong political leadership

Stop using the public service as a 'scapegoat' for ministers' failures, 'target practice' for the AG and a 'punching bag' for the media, says Liberal Renewal Commission report.

The most significant barrier to a valuable and strong federal public service is the failure of MPs and political leaders to champion an excellent public service and to fight off its use as a "scapegoat" for ministers' failures, "target practice" for the Auditor General, and a "punching bag" for t...

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