NSW first to detail Indigenous spending with aim of sharing evidence New South Wales NSW invests $1.1 billion in Indigenous programs and is the first state to honour a national Closing the Gap agreement detailing spending.
Ousted NSW Transport secretary concerned about rail safety ahead of corporation starting Wednesday November 17, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales Rodd Staples says he was sacked from the role around the time he was in discussions with the NSW Treasury over TAHE.
The payoff: how KPMG scored big from NSW Treasury after dumping Brendan Lyon Monday November 15, 2021 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks The events demonstrate exactly how much power governments wield in making sure they get the advice they want, backed by a big-four firm.
Brendan Lyon exposes the rotten world of high-stakes consulting Tuesday November 9, 2021 By Bernard Keane Editors' Picks Do consultants working for governments do what they're told, have conflicts of interest and get sacrificed if they tell the truth? Yes.
NSW treasury secretary drawn into allegations state budget numbers fudged Tuesday November 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture A former KMPG partner has told a parliamentary inquiry his work for Transport NSW compromised his ethics and he was ‘bullied’ by Michael Pratt.
State and territory governments launch forum to help reach net zero at COP26 Monday November 8, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory NSW, ACT and SA invite all layers of government to join their Net Zero Emissions Policy Forum, to work on practical solutions for drawing down…
State’s councils enter caretaker mode as delayed elections near Friday November 5, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales NSW's local government offices won’t be able to make any major policy decisions over the next four weeks heading into the December 4 elections. …
Premium Insights and analysis ICAC exposed unease and frustration in senior public sector ranks Thursday November 4, 2021 By Margot Saville Editors' Picks The NSW ICAC inquiry into Daryl Maguire and Gladys Berejiklian highlights the role of public officials and their relationship to politicians. …
NSW to review grant programs amid candid talk of pork barrelling Thursday November 4, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales The review will be led by the NSW department of premier and cabinet in partnership with productivity commissioner Peter Achterstraat.
Premium Interviews Political advantage meets public interest, or pork barrelling? Wednesday November 3, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal So-called ‘pork barrelling’ has come into sharp focus in NSW, as Gladys Berejiklian lifts the bonnet on 'throwing money' at political seats in order to…
Throwing money at electorate had both political and public benefit, Berejiklian claims Monday November 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales Berejiklian made the comments after the inquiry played phone conversations from three years ago between her and then-boyfriend Daryl Maguire.
Berejiklian told Maguire she would sack public servant over grants program in his electorate Friday October 29, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian says she might not have been listening or taken seriously a claim by Daryl Maguire that he would make $1.5 million off a…
Restrict unvaccinated travel to protect disabled Thursday October 28, 2021 By Tom Ravlic New South Wales The NSW government should continue restricting travel to low-vaccinated regions, to protect the disabled, a leading disability advocacy body has said.
Premium Insights and analysis Wage freezes not helping recruitment and retention Monday October 25, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The APS faces a tough labour market with one tied behind their back thanks to the persisting stupidity of wage freezes and pay caps.
Electric fleets driving change in Sydney and Perth public bus systems Friday October 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales Sydney’s public bus system is set to trial the biggest electric bus fleet in the country, while Perth’s network is powering up the green vehicles,…
