By Julian Bajkowski The Gillard government has finally released the text of the proposed Constitutional amendment to give financial recognition to local government, with Opposition spokesman on local government Barnaby…
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All eyes on NSW over CCTV legal glitch
By Julian Bajkowski New South Wales Attorney General Greg Smith is under intense pressure to clarify to what degree local governments can now legally operate surveillance cameras in public spaces…
Referendum committee goes another round
By Julian Bajkowski The parliamentary committee tasked with deciding whether a referendum on financial recognition of local government in the Australian Constitution should go ahead will hold a rapid second…
Roxon gives Victorian corruption watchdog bugs
By Paul Hemsley Federal Attorney-General Nicola Roxon has formally declared that phone tapping powers will be granted to Victoria’s recently established Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) as soon as its…
Building security culture at SIG
The annual Security in Government (SIG) Conference, hosted by the Attorney-General’s Department, is to be held from 3 – 5 September at the National Convention Centre, Canberra. The SIG Conference,…
AG wants security industry regulation
By Paul Hemsley Plans to regulate the private security industry in dealing with government were outlined by Federal Attorney General, Nicola Roxon. Ms Roxon gave a talk at the ASIAL…
Disasters coordinated through capital based facility
By Paul Hemsley The Australian Government funded the $14 million Crisis Coordination Centre (CCC), which monitors risks and crises 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Attorney-General Robert McClelland…
Commonwealth assistance for NSW flood victims
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland has announced the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to New South Wales communities affected by recent flooding. Commonwealth assistance is being provided through the Natural…
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