By: Melissa Coade
The Mandarin's 2026 readers' survey finds Australia's public servants continue to take pride in their work and impact, but stress levels are climbing.
Melissa Coade is a News Editor at The Mandarin, based in Canberra’s parliamentary press gallery. She covers a range of topics including government, politics, elections, and public policy, with a particular focus on health and wellness issues in Australia and the broader APAC region. Melissa's work has been featured in Crikey, Environmental Post Ledger, SmartCompany, and The Mandarin.
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