By Adam Coleman The NSW and Western Australia State Government’s have played down the alarming predictions of a leading economic forecaster, Access Economics. In its Business Outlook for December 2008,…
Category: State
Recession will hit some states harder
By Adam Coleman A key economic forecast released today has suggested that while ‘sunbelt’ states might lead the pack now, the combination of a commodity price collapse and a recession…
NSW Police armed with information
By Adam Coleman New South Wales police will benefit from today’s introduction of a new national information-sharing platform that enables police and law enforcement agencies to exchange and access detailed profiles…
ICAC calls for rotten RailCorp restructure
By Adam Coleman The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has completed its investigation into corruption at RailCorp and recommends sweeping changes to a body that improperly allocated almost $19 million…
Mixed feelings about NSW Housing Code
By Staff Writer The release of the NSW Housing Code, which outlines how residential developments can be approved within ten days, has been met with approval from developers and skepticism from local government….
QLD revises growth forecasts but remains positive
By Staff Writer The Queensland government has delivered its mini-budget revealing a revised $54 million surplus from $809 million in June’s State Budget and reduced economic growth forecasts of three per…
COAG meeting sees windfall for states
By Adam Coleman Government leaders at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Canberra pressed forward with reforms to help weather the impact of the global financial crisis. Attending…
Calls to end domestic homicide on White Ribbon Day
By Angela Dorizas The NSW Opposition and Ombudsman have renewed their calls for the establishment of a domestic homicide review to prevent further violence against women and children. Earlier this week, Victoria…
Kelly under fire for taser comment
By Ju Yeon Jung NSW Police Minister Tony Kelly may face a formal complaint from an insurance lobbyist over alleged intimidation and inappropriate behaviour at a recent meeting. According to…
ICAC uncovers yet more corruption at RailCorp
By Adam Coleman In its final investigation report into corruption and bribery at NSW-owned RailCorp, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has found 41 instances of corruption against another 11…