Top bureaucrat, public servants, kept out of loop in massive Melbourne rail project

The public sector was marginalised as consultants steered the early development of Melbourne’s SRL.

7 December, 2023

Report finds ‘pervasive politicisation’ of Victorian public service

The VPS is subject to creeping and pervasive politicisation, the state’s Ombudsman has found.

6 December, 2023

Minister suspends ‘change-resistant’ Council

Strathbogie Shire Council has been suspended after a critical report from the municipal monitor.

6 December, 2023

Lord Mayor walks out of Olympic forum, slams door behind him

Brisbane’s Lord Mayor has quit an Olympic leaders forum over stadium plans.

5 December, 2023

Translink exec to lead Queensland TMR

Transport strategist Sally Stannard has been appointed the new Director General of transport and main roads in Queensland.

4 December, 2023

Regional councils not taking up TfNSW road safety program

NSW’s regional road safety program is at risk of being ineffective because of lack of participation by local councils, the auditor says.

4 December, 2023

Victorian spending on consultants blows out despite reduction targets

The Victorian government spent $561 million on consultants and $11.1 billion on contractors in the last four years.

29 November, 2023

NSW to force councils’ hand on residential density

The NSW government will introduce reforms that override council planning powers in low and medium density areas.

28 November, 2023

Tas releases first state-wide circular economy strategy

Tasmania’s first state-wide waste strategy sets out a framework for waste, recycling and how to best invest the landfill levy.

27 November, 2023

Taskforce to work with councils on modular social housing

A housing taskforce will work with NSW local councils to identify potential sites for modular social housing.

27 November, 2023

Government upsizes renewables investment

The federal government is upsizing its investment in renewable energy projects as coal fired plants reach the end of their lives.

23 November, 2023

Victorian asbestos plan collapses as govt fails to consult with councils

Victoria’s plans to improve asbestos disposal have fallen over, the Auditor General says.

22 November, 2023

States crack down on misbehaving councillors, vexatious complaints

Victoria is cracking down on misbehaving councillors, while new Queensland laws target vexatious complainants.

22 November, 2023

Service NSW told to fix gaps in grants administration

The NSW auditor has called on Service NSW to take action after finding gaps in the way it manages and reports on grant programs.

21 November, 2023