We've published learning on Free and Frank Advice for public servants. Free and Frank Advice is one of the five Public Service principles. It is about agencies providing advice to Ministers without fear or favour, using their best professional judgement.

These resources are to help you deliver honest, unbiased, professional advice to effectively support New Zealand’s government decision-making.

Explore the infographic  to consider the principle of free and frank advice at each stage of the policy cycle.  It will guide you through each stage to consider the risks and includes reflection questions to help you implement the principle of free and frank advice into your policy development. 

Micro elearning modules will help you to understand what free and frank advice means, the benefits of providing free and frank advice and some practical guidance to consider when you deliver free and frank advice. 

Free and Frank Advice