The Murray-Darling Basin plan won’t be delivered on time or on budget despite a recently announced extension of the deadline, the Productivity Commission says.
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Inland Rail recruiting for new chief
The body responsible for building the Inland Rail is searching for a new leader following the departure of its acting chief.
APS ordered to stop using contractors for core work
Consultants will be banned from doing core government work under new guidelines issued by the APSC.
NSW reconsiders EV road user charge after High Court decision
The High Court has ruled that Victoria can’t charge EV drivers for using the road.
Government to boost security at Services Australia offices
A risk management review has called for stronger measures to address violence and aggression against staff at Services Australia offices.
ANAO shares insights on public sector probity
The national audit office has released an insights report to guide government officials who are responsible for managing probity risks.
Office of Aged Care Inspector-General up and running
Australia’s first office of the Aged Care Inspector-General is officially up and running, charged with improving the aged care system.
Cappie-Wood to review unexplained wealth scheme
Former NSW Justice secretary Andrew Cappie-Wood will review the national unexplained wealth scheme.
Former PwC contracts to continue under new company
Commonwealth agencies have been given the all-clear to continue to do business with the company that owns what used to be PwC’s government consultancy.
Think tank calls for strict penalties for consulting firms
A leading think tank has called for strict and consistent penalties for consulting firms that breach public trust.