National commissioner to investigate Defence suicides
The federal government will set up an independent body to investigate defence force and veteran suicides.
5 February, 2020
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Health dept head makes comeback from retirement
Appointments, dismissals and movement in and around government.
4 February, 2020
Why we need to drop the ‘helicopter view’ approach
Authorities need to stop ‘planning cities from helicopters’, according to an urban design champion.
3 February, 2020
Independent planning commissioners to be cut
A reformed NSW planning oversight body will have fewer commissioners.
3 February, 2020
Commonwealth announces ‘landmark’ energy deal with NSW
The PM says he hopes for more energy deals with the states after a $2 billion gas agreement with NSW.
31 January, 2020
Global index shows Australia seen as increasingly corrupt
Perceptions of Australia as one of the world’s least corrupt nations have fallen.
30 January, 2020
Pop-up Consular office in Wuhan as evacuation planned
The government plans to evacuate Australians from the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan and quarantine them on Christmas Island.
29 January, 2020
CEO undermined by mayor, report says.
A corruption investigation of goings-on at a Queensland council has called for reform.
27 January, 2020
Reflections of a public service reformer
Long-time public servant Ken Baxter AM reflects on his career and challenges for government today.
25 January, 2020
ATO warns councils over property reporting
The tax office finds “systemic” failures in property sales reporting by councils.
22 January, 2020
Govt orders Coronavirus screening
Biosecurity and public health officers will screen airline passengers for coronavirus.
22 January, 2020
Govt building watchdog outlines reform agenda
The NSW building industry regulator has released a plan to drive out rogue operators.
21 January, 2020
Flood of donations a headache for councils
An online donation management service is available for bushfire-hit councils.
20 January, 2020
Outgoing Premier thanked for commitment to local government
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
16 January, 2020
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