By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has announced the formation of a new taskforce to further investigate alleged waste in the $16.2 billion Building the Education Revolution (BER) scheme. Deputy…
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Commonwealth takeover of aged care
By Angela Dorizas Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced a Commonwealth takeover of aged care policy and funding in the lead up to next week’s COAG meeting. The Government…
Independent body on research integrity
Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr has announced a new independent body to ensure institutions appropriately respond to allegations of research misconduct. Senator Carr said the Australian Research Integrity Committee would…
NSW councils lead on water loss management
By Angela Dorizas The water saving achievements of three New South Wales councils have been recognised by Parliamentary Secretary for Water, Mike Kelly. Dr Kelly congratulated Orange, Gosford and Dubbo…
McKew calls for regional focus in Western Sydney
By Angela Dorizas Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development and Local Government, Maxine McKew, has urged all levels of government to work together to tackle future challenges in Western Sydney. Speaking…
Rudd establishes Australia’s first Population ministry
By Angela Dorizas Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced over the weekend Australia's first ministry for population growth, appointing Tony Burke as the nation’s first Minister for Population. Mr Burke has been assigned the task…
Government receives blueprint for APS reform
By Angela Dorizas A review of the Australian Public Service (APS) has proposed changes to funding and staff arrangements to ensure high-quality outcomes for the public. The review was conducted by…
Greater protection for whistleblowers
By Angela Dorizas Public servants who blow the whistle on maladministration will be protected from prosecution under a proposed Federal Government scheme. Cabinet Secretary, Senator Joe Ludwig, last night unveiled…
Human Rights Commissioner welcomes independent national security monitor
The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed the Government's commitment to appoint an independent national security monitor. Human Rights Commissioner, Cathy Branson, said the passage of the Independent National Security…
Grandfather of global warming promotes tax and dividend [Video]
Professor James Hansen: After Copenhagen – looking for real solutions Source: Sydney Ideas By Angela Dorizas A carbon tax and dividend scheme is the only viable option for reducing greenhouse…