Standardise power of attorney laws, says AHRC

Australia’s human rights agency is calling on governments to work together to achieve national consistency.

9 September, 2024

Public enquiry into Liverpool City Council can proceed, judge rules

Council has until 5 September to consider options for appeal.

3 September, 2024

Queensland goes cap-in-hand for funding to support planned Metro expansion

The Queensland government has unveiled plans for the expansion of the Brisbane Metro public transport system.

28 August, 2024

Report warns outer Melbourne Councils face rising financial pressure

LGAs in Melbourne’s outer suburbs will face rising costs to meet the needs of growing communities, a report warns.

28 August, 2024

Vic union says Births Deaths and Marriages in danger of privatisation

The public sector union says the Victorian government must drop plans to privatise the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

27 August, 2024

Tasmanian government sector on financial highway to hell, review finds

The financial position of Tasmania’s government sector has deteriorated over the last ten years and is set to get worse.

19 August, 2024

Victorian Public Sector Commission ‘must follow through on good guidance’

Victoria’s Public Sector Commission provides good workforce guidance, but is failing to make sure this translates into good practice.

15 August, 2024

Don’t even think about weaponising us, ICAC tells candidates

Local government candidates are being warned not to weaponise the ICAC ahead of council elections in September.

12 August, 2024

New Chair for Victorian Essential Services Commission

Gerard Brody has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Victoria’s essential services regulator.

7 August, 2024

NZ Treasury boss to return to Aus as Auditor General

NZ Treasury boss Caralee McLeish is Australia’s new Auditor General.

5 August, 2024

VAGO suffering from perception it lacks objectivity

The Victorian Auditor General’s Office needs to combat the perception that its audits aren’t always objective.

31 July, 2024

Anti-slavery provisions added to NSW suppliers code of conduct

The NSW government has updated its supplier code of conduct to include specific measures against modern slavery.

30 July, 2024

New CEO for Housing Australia

Scott Langford has been appointed as the new CEO of the independent national social and affordable housing authority.

30 July, 2024

New role for Nicholas Whitlam

Nicholas Whitlam has been appointed as the new chair of SIRA.

29 July, 2024