NSW Health’s Ruby Princess report contained ‘distracting PR’, says inquiry commissioner Thursday June 11, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health NSW Health was “irresponsible” in allowing Ruby Princess passengers showing COVID-19 symptoms to disembark, according to the commissioner leading a special inquiry into the cruise… Read more
Funding model for NSW corruption watchdog ‘unlawful’, says barrister leading cruise ship probe Thursday May 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales A special report tabled in state parliament on Wednesday said the 'undesirable' and 'unlawful' aspects of ICAC's funding model must be addressed. Read more
Indigenous position added to Murray-Darling oversight board after years of local pressure Monday September 23, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Culture A bill has passed in parliament that will see the establishment of an Indigenous position on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority board, in an attempt to… Read more
MDBA chief denies maladministration, says whistleblowers 'entitled to their opinions' Monday February 25, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal Under pressure in Senate estimates on Friday, Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief executive Phillip Glyde maintained the recent South Australian royal commission failed to prove its… Read more
Flooded with criticism, MDBA finds a small island of common ground Thursday February 21, 2019 By Stephen Easton Community & Social The Murray-Darling Basin Authority says the recent South Australian royal commission produced some “useful analysis and insights” and notes a few “areas of agreement” in… Read more
