DPMC Secretary Phil Gaetjens has defended his investigation of the sports grants scandal.
$500m War Memorial redevelopment ‘a waste of money’
The proposed $500 million War Memorial redevelopment is an extravagant waste of taxpayer money, a committee has heard.
Review slams EPBC, calls for ‘independent cop on the beat’
The government will develop new national environmental standards in response to a damning review of the EPBC.
Value for money questioned in Murray Darling water buybacks
An audit has found the Murray Darling Basin water buyback system isn’t getting value for money.
Palace letters spark renewed calls for republic
The release of the so-called palace letters has led to renewed calls for an Australian head of state.
Call for building codes to recognise climate risks
The built environment must respond to increasing climate risks, the building codes board says.
Data hosting rules could be tightened
The government has foreshadowed introducing data sovereignty requirements.
Mistakes? We made a few admits govt services minister
The Department of Government Services has admitted to errors in its initial Covid response.
Councils want details on $190m recycling fund
The government’s recycling fund has been criticised as missing key elements.
Govt stands by controversial logo
Australia’s new $10 million national brand logo bears an unfortunate resemblance to a coronavirus.