Cost-shift report says state charges eating up council funds

LGNSW says more that $1.36 billion worth of costs are shifted onto the local government sector each year.

27 November, 2023

End in sight in APS wage tussle as union endorses latest offer

The CPSU has recommended members accept the Commonwealth’s latest pay offer.

27 November, 2023

Elizabeth Tydd appointed new FOI Commissioner

The government has announced a changing of the guard at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

27 November, 2023

Government upsizes renewables investment

The federal government is upsizing its investment in renewable energy projects as coal fired plants reach the end of their lives.

23 November, 2023

Former ACCC deputy to review Online Safety laws

Former ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard will lead a review of the Online Safety Act.

22 November, 2023

Victorian asbestos plan collapses as govt fails to consult with councils

Victoria’s plans to improve asbestos disposal have fallen over, the Auditor General says.

22 November, 2023

States crack down on misbehaving councillors, vexatious complaints

Victoria is cracking down on misbehaving councillors, while new Queensland laws target vexatious complainants.

22 November, 2023

Service NSW told to fix gaps in grants administration

The NSW auditor has called on Service NSW to take action after finding gaps in the way it manages and reports on grant programs.

21 November, 2023

Optus CEO falls on sword

Kelly Bayer Rosmarin says her resignation is in the best interest of Optus.

20 November, 2023

Councils called to heel over ‘bureaucratic nightmare’

The ombudsman says a bungled building approval highlights the need for good complaints handling processes.

19 November, 2023

Australian Museum opens doors to $1.6b exhibition

The Australian Museum is hosting the biggest exhibition in its 200-year history.

16 November, 2023

Tas told to strengthen public sector gifts policy

Tasmania is updating its policy on public sector employees accepting gifts and benefits after identifying ‘ongoing risks’.

16 November, 2023

Infrastructure plan leaves councils in the cold as projects slashed

Councils are bitterly disappointed with the government’s infrastructure policy statement, which prioritises projects that are beyond the reach of local government.

16 November, 2023

Delivering high speed train won’t be quick, cheap or easy: rail boss

The head of the high speed rail agency says a range of key issues still have to be resolved before an east coast high speed rail can become a reality.

15 November, 2023