This document discusses the history and future of the public sector in Australia. It outlines key events from 1968 to the present that shaped reforms in the public sector, including establishing objectives, quantifying targets, and measuring resources against results. The Royal Commission in 1976 recommended these reforms to increase efficiency. Over the past 40 years, numerous other reviews and programs further developed public sector management. Looking forward, the document predicts continuing pressures on the public sector from changing community values, new technologies, high expectations, and limited budget growth. It recommends clear objectives approved by Ministers, tailored approaches, public understanding of objectives, and objective measurement of results.