‘Murky’ Barilaro appointment to be reviewed

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says his departmental head will review the controversial appointment of former deputy premier John Barilaro to a plum trade post in New York.

23 June, 2022

National Cabinet announcement falls short for councils

ALGA has vowed to put demands for full voting membership on the agenda of its first National Cabinet meeting.

20 June, 2022

Local government ministers sworn in

Catherine King is the new cabinet minister for local government, with former Bega Mayor Kristy McBain appointed to the outer ministry.

2 June, 2022

Councils look forward to life under Labor

Australia’s councils are looking forward to getting a seat at National Cabinet and more cash for roads and disasters following the election of a Labor government.

22 May, 2022

Unions warn of 5,500 job losses under proposed APS cuts

Unions say thousands of APS jobs will be be on the line under the Coalition’s plans for $3.3 billion of funding cuts.

19 May, 2022

Politicisation of Victorian public service to be investigated

The Victorian Ombudsman is seeking submissions on the politicisation of public sector appointments.

16 May, 2022

ALGA garners support of farmers federation in push for National Cabinet seat

ALGA and the NFF have joined forces to demand a seat at National Cabinet for local government.

2 May, 2022

Labor promises robodebt Royal Commission

Labor will establish a Royal Commission into the robodebt debacle if it wins office at the upcoming federal election.

2 May, 2022

Labor party pledges to abolish APS staffing cap

Labor has vowed to abolish the APS staffing cap and cut spending on consultants and contractors if elected.

28 April, 2022

LGAQ wants safeguards for new spending cap regime

There are concerns local government electoral spending caps will give third parties undue influence.

21 April, 2022

National corruption watchdog on election agenda

Labor has pledged to legislate for a “powerful, transparent and independent” National Anti-Corruption Commission with the powers of a standing Royal Commission by the end of the year if elected.

19 April, 2022

Agencies breached public sector ban on political advertising

Victorian government agencies defied a public sector ban on political advertising.

11 April, 2022

109 Vic council candidates rapped for failing to declare

Victoria’s local government regulator has warned 109 candidates who failed to submit campaign donation returns after council elections.

14 March, 2022

Don’t leave local communities behind

In the lead up to this year’s federal election Australia’s 537 councils are asking all parties to commit to partnerships that will support safer, healthier, and more prosperous communities.

1 March, 2022