Government-held seats have pocketed the lion’s share of state and federal grants, a report into pork barrelling shows.
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Public sector ‘brought into disrepute’ by Barilaro trade appointment
The John Barilaro affair has likely brought the integrity of public sector recruitment into disrepute, an independent review has found.
Alcohol contributing to toxic parliamentary work culture
A report has found unacceptable levels of sexual harassment and ‘hot spots’ of bad behaviour in NSW parliamentary workplaces.
Barilaro says public service process ‘gave me cover’
John Barilaro says going through a public service recruitment process for a plum NY trade job gave him “cover” against accusations his appointment was dodgy.
Changes in NSW cabinet after Ayres resigns over Barilaro affair
There’s been a change in NSW government portfolios after two ministers were forced onto the backbenches.
Former Melton Mayor sentenced
A former mayor has been sentenced to community service following a corruption investigation.
Infrastructure grants ‘not based on merit’
The national audit office has found that grants from a federal fund designed to support regional communities favoured areas in Nationals-held seats.
Branch stacking probe uncovers ‘catalogue of unethical behaviour’
Victoria’s leading public sector corruption and accountability organisations have called for a Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner.
Government to consult on extending lobbying laws to councils
The NSW government has given a cautious response to a recommendation by the ICAC to extend lobbying laws to councils.
Inquiry told Barilaro NY trade appointment ‘a present’
Senior public servant Jenny West was told she no longer had a plum NY trade post that ended up going to former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro because it would be ‘a present for someone else’.