A report has raised ‘serious questions’ about the influence of ministers on senior public servants in recruitment decisions.
Category: Politics
Bushfire grants porkbarrelling referred to ICAC
The NSW government has given the state’s corruption watchdog a report into the apparent porkbarrelling of bushfire recovery grants.
Legality of Robodebt not my problem, former minister tells commission
Alan Tudge has told the Robodebt Royal Commission it wasn’t in his mind to enquire about the legality of the automated debt recovery scheme.
Gender ID bill ‘madness’, committee hears
The Queensland government says its gender identification legislation will modernise birth certificates and recognise the state’s diverse community.
Councils shun Australia Day citizenship ceremonies
Some councils have decided not to hold Australia Day citizenship ceremonies after the federal government said it is no longer mandatory to hold ceremonies on January 26.
Minister rallies councils for First Nations referendum
The local government minister hopes councils will play a role in moves to enshrine a voice for First Nation’s people in the constitution.
Review clears Ayres of breaching code of conduct over Barilaro post
An independent review has found Stuart Ayres complied with the ministerial code of conduct in relation to John Barilaro’s trade appointment.
PM proclaims King Charles III as new monarch
King Charles III had been officially proclaimed as Australia’s new monarch.
PM ‘looking forward to re-engaging with local government’
Prime Minster Anthony Albanese says he looks forward to re-engaging with local councils and will re-establish the Australian Council of Local Government.
Amy Brown departure from Investment NSW ‘not a resignation’
Amy Brown is giving up her position as Investment NSW CEO in the wake of the Barilaro trade appointment affair.