A NSW parliamentary inquiry will consider allegations of impropriety made against a local council and developers in Sydney’s north-west.
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Tudge, Porter set to appear before Robodebt Royal Commission
Former federal ministers Alan Tudge and Christian Porter are set to appear before the Robodebt Royal Commission which resumes on Monday.
Councils urged to develop policies on councillor-staff interactions
Victoria’s local government watchdog says councils should create policies governing councillor interactions with staff.
State agencies warned about over-reliance on consultants
High risk control deficiencies at NSW public sector agencies have increased, including over-reliance on consultants.
Rate cap increase doesn’t go far enough to ease pain, MAV says.
Victorian councils have given a lukewarm welcome to a modest increase in the rate cap, saying it will offer only short term relief.
Councils welcome Australia Day decision
Councils will have more flexibility in when they hold citizenship ceremonies after the government relaxed rules around Australia Day.
Report calls for new independent Councillor Conduct Commission
A review of the councillor complaints system in NSW proposes establishing independent review panels overseen by a new statutory office.
Government declares Covid emergency phase ‘behind us’
The federal government has released its Covid Health Management Plan for 2023.
Minister announces new national EPA
The federal government will establish a national environment protection agency to decide where development can occur and under which conditions.
Report predicts decade of rail sector growth
Australian rail construction is set to peak at $13.3 billion in 2023-24, according to a new market outlook.