Concerns raised about pyschometric testing in NSW public sector

The former NSW public service commissioner has raised concerns about the use of psychometric testing in the public sector recruitment.

18 August, 2022

Report calls calls for social housing management transfer in WA

WA is looking at new models of delivery as it grapples with increasing demand for affordable housing.

17 August, 2022

Public sector ‘brought into disrepute’ by Barilaro trade appointment

The John Barilaro affair has likely brought the integrity of public sector recruitment into disrepute, an independent review has found.

17 August, 2022

Infrastructure funding to be tied to gender equity for Victorian councils

Victorian councils will need to show their sporting facilities provide equal access to women to be eligible for infrastructure funding.

15 August, 2022

Alcohol contributing to toxic parliamentary work culture

A report has found unacceptable levels of sexual harassment and ‘hot spots’ of bad behaviour in NSW parliamentary workplaces.

15 August, 2022

LGAQ backs calls for more oversight of corruption watchdog

Queensland’s peak local government body has welcomed a report calling for more oversight of the state’s public sector corruption body.

11 August, 2022

Council projects retrofit unused urban space as SkyParks

Planning authorities need to focus on repurposing existing urban spaces rather than constructing new buildings if they want to create sustainable cities.

10 August, 2022

Barilaro says public service process ‘gave me cover’

John Barilaro says going through a public service recruitment process for a plum NY trade job gave him “cover” against accusations his appointment was dodgy.

8 August, 2022

Report argues case against Melbourne’s suburban rail loop

A likely slowdown in Melbourne’s population growth means one of state’s biggest transport infrastructure projects won’t be needed, a report says.

5 August, 2022

Changes in NSW cabinet after Ayres resigns over Barilaro affair

There’s been a change in NSW government portfolios after two ministers were forced onto the backbenches.

4 August, 2022

Planning ‘should begin’ for new Perth airport

WA should begin planning for a new airport in Perth, the state’s first ever long-term infrastructure strategy says.

3 August, 2022

ICAC says pork barrelling could amount to corruption

The NSW ICAC says Influencing a public servant to assess a grant in a dishonest or impartial way is a red flag for pork barrelling.

1 August, 2022

NSW to open tender for firming infrastructure amid energy uncertainty

The NSW Government will open tenders for firming infrastructure as coal-fired power stations shut down.

1 August, 2022

Infrastructure grants ‘not based on merit’

The national audit office has found that grants from a federal fund designed to support regional communities favoured areas in Nationals-held seats.

1 August, 2022