Code of conduct ‘being used for vexatious complaints’

NSW councils spent more than $1.5 million investigating code of conduct complaints against councillors and staff last year but found fewer than 50 breaches.

7 October, 2021

Proposed CIC ‘doesn’t deserve to be called a watchdog’

The proposed commonwealth integrity watchdog will be the most toothless in the country, the Centre for Public Integrity says.

6 October, 2021

Council coast plans now open to public scrutiny

The NSW OLG has released an interactive map with public information on how councils are managing their coastlines.

4 October, 2021

WorkSafe alleges hotel quarantine program breached OHS laws

Victoria’s health department has been charged with 58 OHS breaches over its hotel quarantine program.

29 September, 2021

Probe finds no criminal conduct in sale of Western Sydney Airport land

An Australian Federal Police investigation of the Commonwealth’s purchase of land for the Western Sydney Airport for ten times what it was worth has found no evidence of criminal conduct.

29 September, 2021

State owned corporations dodging disclosure laws

State owned corporations are increasingly using cabinet confidentiality to dodge requirements to disclose information.

27 September, 2021

Former CEO used $55,000 of shire funds to pay for sex worker

WA’s corruption commission has exposed a former local government CEO who used shire funds to pay for a sex worker.

23 September, 2021

Promotion for Gold Coast City Architect

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

20 September, 2021

Credit card guidelines released for councils

NSW councils have new guidelines on credit card use and expenditure released by the state government.

13 September, 2021

Hotel quarantine procurement processes found lacking

Victoria’s auditor general has found agencies involved in procurement for the hotel quarantine program didn’t follow policies.

13 September, 2021

Outsourcing of human services creating corruption risk, report finds

Organisations that get government funding to deliver critical community services are at risk of corruption.

5 September, 2021

Victorian council culture to come under the spotlight

The Victorian government has launched a project to look at the culture of the state’s councils and make them a safer space for women.

2 September, 2021

Minister orders public inquiry into council

A public inquiry will be held into ‘serious issues’ plaguing a NSW council.

1 September, 2021

Former agriculture dept staffer found corrupt

A former agriculture department staffer used his position to import building products from China for a private company.

1 September, 2021