Questions have been raised about developer donations and NSW planning assessments.
Category: Politics
Tim Fischer dies aged 73
Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Tim Fischer has been remembered for his role as a public servant and staunch gun control advocate following his death from cancer.
NZ PM shares public sector vision with Australia
NZ is undertaking the biggest shake-up of its public service in 30 years, Jacinda Ardern told a Melbourne audience.
Local councils vote for a referendum
Australia’s councils have voted to demand a referendum recognising local government in the Constitution.
State accuses councils of jacking up rates
South Australian councils are at loggerheads with the state government over rates.
Can Scott Morrison change the game for local government?
It’s not so much that all politics is now local. What’s different is the Canberra overreach has exceeded its use-by date.
New minister for fraud-plagued disability scheme
A new minister has been appointed to oversee the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The Whitlam connection: local government in the Hawke era
In the case of local government, the unfinished business of the Whitlam years remained on the Hawke agenda during the 1980s.
Meet your new public service minister, Scott Morrison
The PM says there will be some “congestion busting” after appointing himself as the new Minister for the Public Service.
NZ councils make move for greater power
NZ councils have launched a campaign to reclaim power from the national government.