By Angela Dorizas A re-elected Labor Government would establish a new advisory board to scrutinise practices of the Australian Taxation Office, the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, has announced. In…
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Australia’s first aircraft noise ombudsman
By Angela Dorizas Federal Minister for Transport, Anthony Albanese, has announced the creation of Australia’s first independent aircraft noise ombudsman. Following on from the Government’s national aviation white paper released…
RLCIP grants skewed to Labor seats
By Angela Dorizas The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) today released its review of the Federal Government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP). The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and…
Government welcomes new watchdog
The Federal Government has appointed Allan Asher as the new Commonwealth Ombudsman. Mr Asher is currently the inaugural chief executive of the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network. He previously held…
ELECTION 2010: Expert defends Gillard’s citizens’ assembly
A political expert from the University of Western Sydney says a citizens' assembly on climate change could become a fantastic asset for the Australian Government, if their views are seriously…
ELECTION 2010: Coalition to slash bureaucracy
By Angela Dorizas Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has announced that a Coalition Government would introduce a $1.2 billion package of expenditure reductions in order to bring the budget back…
ELECTION 2010: Calls for PS jobs guarantee
By Angela Dorizas Prime Minister Julia Gillard has refuted claims that she would cut the public service to pay for election commitments. Ms Gillard last week announced that there would…
Burke announces population panels
The Minister for Sustainable Population Tony Burke has announced the membership of the three panels to advise him on sustainable population issues. The panels are the first step in establishing…
Closing the gap on Indigenous employment
By Angela Dorizas Joining the ranks of the federal public service last week were sixty-two Indigenous Australians, ready to begin their career in government. Established by the Department of Education, Employment…
Agencies meet financial requirements: Auditor-General
Interim audits of government departments and agencies have found an overall improvement in financial controls and a reduction in the number of significant and moderate risk. The results of the…