Sunshine Coast Mayor bows out with salutary warning

Party politics has no place in local government, says the outgoing LGAQ president.

13 November, 2023

Embattled minister denies ‘grand conspiracy’ over public servant’s activities

The NSW transport minister has sidestepped questions about her knowledge of political activities by a public servant in her department.

7 November, 2023

Vale Brian Langton, former minister and Kogarah Mayor

Premier Chris Minns says he is saddened by the loss of former NSW minister and Kogarah Mayor Brian Langton.

18 October, 2023

Premier Jacinta Allan unveils new cabinet

Victoria’s new premier Jacinta Allan has named her cabinet following the resignation of Dan Andrews.

2 October, 2023

Former APS Commissioner to probe texts as senior public servant stands aside

Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has been asked to stand aside pending an independent investigation of partisan texts he’s alleged to have sent.

25 September, 2023

Victoria inks $380m settlement over abandoned Games

Victoria’s decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games has been settled with Games bodies at a cost of $380 million.

20 August, 2023

Gov can direct public servants to do work supporting Voice

Victorian public servants have been told the government has the right to direct them to do work supporting an Aboriginal Voice to parliament.

7 August, 2023

DSS public servants involved in deception of ombudsman

Three senior DSS public servants were involved in the deception of the Commonwealth Ombudsman, the Robodebt Royal Commission found.

10 July, 2023

ICAC finds former NSW Premier engaged in corrupt conduct

The ICAC has found former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in serious corrupt conduct in relation to a $5.5 million grant awarded in the electorate of her then boyfriend, MP Daryl Maguire.

29 June, 2023

ALGA NGA 2023 – how the voting went

Highlights from voting at ALGA’s 2023 National General Assembly – how delegates lined up on key local government issues.

19 June, 2023

Top public servant questioned about Voice impartiality

A senior public servant has been grilled over his decision to wear a T-shirt depicting an Aboriginal flag and clenched fist in an address to his department.

29 May, 2023

NSW government introduces anti-pork barrelling bill

The NSW government is introducing legislation to strengthen governance of the state’s $4 billion a year grants system.

11 May, 2023

NSW to ban privatisation of water assets

The NSW government will introduce legislation to prevent Sydney Water and Hunter Water from being sold off.

8 May, 2023

IBAC slaps senior health officials over handling of $1.2m contract

IBAC says its investigation highlights the apparent increase in the ‘pliability of the public service’.

20 April, 2023