Public sector survey changes raise eyebrows in Queensland
Queensland agencies reportedly changed survey prompts, with some removing or restricting optional free-text feedback.
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“Frank, fearless, but not so free-style? Staff survey changes raise eyebrows”
Changes to Queensland public sector surveys raise concerns
Key points
- Public Circus reports changes to the Working for Queensland survey free-text box this year.
- Some agencies removed open feedback sections or replaced prompts with constrained questions.
- Approximately 20 percent of the 330,000-strong workforce responded in 2025.
- Belinda Drew's Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety introduces vacancy management.
- Wage dispute continues as senior teachers see pay impacts from award adjustments.
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“Frank, fearless, but not so free-style? Staff survey changes raise eyebrows”
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8 8 Public sector survey changes raise eyebrows in Queensland
Queensland agencies reportedly changed survey prompts, with some removing or restricting optional free-text feedback.