Victoria’s auditor general has found agencies involved in procurement for the hotel quarantine program didn’t follow policies.
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Concern about energy from waste loophole
The NSW government has backed ‘energy from waste’ as an acceptable waste management option as long as human health and the environment is protected.
State govt assets worth $120b facing climate risks
NSW state government agencies aren’t being supported to manage climate risks like floods, bushfires and extreme weather that could affect billions of dollars worth of assets.
Sustainability at centre of Infrastructure Australia 2021 plan
Infrastructure Australia has released a 15-year vision of what it thinks infrastructure investment and delivery should look like in a post pandemic, climate-compromised world.
Former agriculture dept staffer found corrupt
A former agriculture department staffer used his position to import building products from China for a private company.
Confusion, uncertainty over Aerotropolis zoning
The independent community commissioner for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis says the government needs to improve communication with residents.
Travel restrictions kept out 48,000 COVID cases
Researchers have a developed tool that they say can be used in decision making about reopening international borders.
Victoria falling short on infrastructure planning
Victoria has big infrastructure plans but is failing to properly plan for their delivery, an audit says.
Victorian public servants win half day paid vax leave
Victorian public sector workers are being offered up to half a day of paid leave to get vaccinated against covid-19.
Qld corruption watchdog ‘took sides’ against councillors, inquiry hears
Queensland’s corruption watchdog is under investigation by a parliamentary committee to determine if it misused its powers to get rid of a council as a “gift” to the former CEO.