Queensland trials Mobility as a Service

Queensland public transport services, taxis, rideshare, car share, e-scooters and e-bikes will be involved in a Mobility as a Service trial.

29 July, 2021

Public requests for government information increase

Requests for government information from the public have more than doubled over the last ten years.

28 July, 2021

Western Sydney Airport metro line gets planning approval

The NSW government has given the green light for construction of the Western Sydney Airport metro line.

26 July, 2021

Victorian education chief jailed over ‘banker schools’ rort

A former senior Victorian education department bureaucrat has been sent to jail for his role in the ‘banker schools’ scam.

21 July, 2021

Minister vows to press ahead with infrastructure contribution changes

The NSW planning minister has indicated he will press ahead with controversial changes to developer levies saying he is “impatient for reform” despite pushback from councils.

19 July, 2021

Building Commissioner audits high risk apartments

The NSW government is auditing high risk apartment blocks as it attempts to clean up the building industry.

15 July, 2021

Cyber security failures at TfNSW, Sydney Trains

Transport for NSW and Sydney Trains are failing to manage ‘significant’ cyber security risks, the NSW Auditor General says.

14 July, 2021

Smart bike technology to inform better cycling infrastructure

Victoria is launching the world’s largest trial of smart bike technology to improve cycling infrastructure.

12 July, 2021

WA wetlands trial targets plastic in waterways

WA will trial floating rubbish bins at an urban wetland in Perth to reduce plastic waste in the state’s waterways.

8 July, 2021

Remote school principal rorted $500k of education funds

A former principal at one of the country’s most remote and disadvantaged schools rorted $500,000 of department money.

8 July, 2021

The case for regulating lobbying in local government

The ICAC says NSW laws around lobbying government officials should be extended to councillors.

27 June, 2021

NSW budget invests in digital transformation

The NSW budget has invested in the rollout of government digital transformation intitiatives over the next 12 months.

24 June, 2021

Payment of govt subcontractors to be expedited

The NSW government is ensuring small subcontractors are paid more quickly.

18 June, 2021

Creative accounting hides $4b WestConnex blowout

The way WestConnex has been funded has under-stated the true cost of the project.

17 June, 2021