Updated rules binding anti-fraud and corruption requirements to all Commonwealth entities.
Category: Federal
High Speed Rail Authority gets $80m to fast-track business case
The government has allocated almost $80m for a business case for the Sydney to Newcastle section of a high speed rail.
Former WA minister to head regional telecoms review
WA’s former regional development minister Alannah MacTiernan will lead the regional telecommunications review.
New tribunal will help prevent another Robodebt: Dreyfus
The new Administrative Review Tribunal will help prevent another Robodebt, the government says.
Greg Combet new chair of Future Fund
Greg Combet has been appointed to lead Australia’s sovereign wealth fund.
Former NewsCorp CEO nominated as ABC Chair
The government has recommended Kim Williams as the new ABC Chairperson.
Value for money questioned in $1.2b satellite contract
Geoscience Australia will have a hard time showing value for money for a $1.18 billion satellite system, the audit office says.
APS cyber security ‘not up to scratch’
A breakthrough in last year’s Medibank attack investigation has raised concerns about the government’s cyber security.
Govt uses cyber sanction powers for first time
The government has exercised its cyber sanctions powers for the first time after identifying a man linked to last year’s Medibank attack.
Auditor General Grant Hehir retires
Australian Auditor General Grant Hehir will resign after 15 years of scrutinising the public sector.