National death register tackles identity fraud

A national death registry will help prevent identity theft and ‘fees for no service’.

12 March, 2020

Identity thieves target government-issued credentials

Drivers licences are the most commonly compromised government-issued credentials.

5 March, 2020

Whistleblower claims NDIS fraud squad ‘dysfunctional’

A whistleblower says the NDIS fraud task force is under resourced and dysfunctional.

20 February, 2020

Big data increasing corruption risks

Big data and personal devices in the workplace are increasing the risk of public sector corruption.

13 February, 2020

Sex harassment throughout Vic PS

A Victorian audit says sexual harassment is occurring in every government department.

28 November, 2019

Surveillance Devices Commissioner appointed

The NSW Surveillance Devices Commissioner will safeguard against illegal police bugging.

28 October, 2019

Public sector watchdog gets 5000 complaints

Over 5000 claims of corruption have been assessed by the WA public sector corruption agency.

30 September, 2019

Ranger calls for reform after brutal attack

A council parking officer has spoken out about a brutal attack while he was working.

2 September, 2019

‘Cyber paramedics’ keep Vic agencies safe

Victoria’s cyber response team has responded to 470 incidents in the past year.

12 August, 2019

Attacks on council rangers ‘widespread’

A Sydney council says the latest in a series of violent attacks on council parking officers is symptomatic of a wider problem.

18 April, 2019

Experts call for action on council governance

State governments are being urged to tackle legislative inconsistencies and improved governance frameworks in the wake of Queensland’s Ipswich Council being stood down.

16 July, 2018

Councils weak on fraud prevention, audit finds

NSW’s audit office determines the majority of the state’s councils have poor fraud control procedures, prompting a call for improved funding and training.

25 June, 2018

Council’s bid to combat domestic violence shelter shortage

Randwick Council has announced a plan to allocate affordable housing units to reduce the pressure on shelters, becoming the latest local government to help tackle domestic violence.

10 April, 2018

NSW ICAC wants crack down on employment screening

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has recommends to the State Government that it adopt stronger employment screening practices. It says that this will help combat employment application fraud, which if left undetected can ultimately allow other corrupt conduct to occur. ICAC Chief Commissioner Peter Hall said that employment application fraud is common in […]

26 February, 2018