Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has handed down a report making 31 recommendations to improve transparency and integrity in local government in the state. The reports follows Operation Belcarra,…
Category: Politics
Feds want drivers licenses for facial recognition
The Federal Government will ask the states and territories to provide photos and personal information from drivers licences to build a national facial recognition scheme.
Cyber CRC $50m, space $0, Data61 -15
The cyber security industry gets its wish for funding, whilst others face cutbacks.
Small councils to go hungry
Warnings about the financial struggles facing small rural councils should trouble us all.
Are merged councils financially secure?
A ten-week study and research has shown up shortfalls in some amalgamated council figures.
How far have we come on Equal Pay?
Equal Pay Day was on Monday – what have we achieved?
New administrator for NT
Vicki O’Halloran AM has been appointed as the Northern Territory’s 22nd Administrator.
Cross-River Rail: just build it
The CRR business case demonstrates it will create jobs, bust congestion and must be built, said the IAQ.
Is re-regulation the solution to Australia’s electricity price shock?
The ACCC is reviewing the competitiveness of the retail electricity sector and prices nationally.
Social Impact Investing to get $30m
The Federal Government has announced a number of initiatives to encourage Social Impact Investing.