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.
Category: Politics
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.
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.
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.
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.
Politicisation of Victorian public service to be investigated
The Victorian Ombudsman is seeking submissions on the politicisation of public sector appointments.
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.
Labor promises robodebt Royal Commission
Labor will establish a Royal Commission into the robodebt debacle if it wins office at the upcoming federal election.
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.
LGAQ wants safeguards for new spending cap regime
There are concerns local government electoral spending caps will give third parties undue influence.