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Questions raised about sacking of NSW transport boss and state budget cover-up June 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry A former New South Wales auditor-general has accused the state government of using an ‘accounting gimmick’ to artificially inflate its budgets by tens of billions
NSW government appoints new transport agency bosses March 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Ex Virgin Australia Airlines group executive Rob Sharp has been named secretary of the New South Wales government’s primary transport agency, while public servant Peter
Sydney Metro boss to depart as questions are raised over Staples’ termination February 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales government is now on the hunt for two transport agency bosses, after Sydney Metro chief executive Dr Jon Lamonte announced he
NSW transport secretary sacked without reason February 9, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Outgoing Transport for NSW secretary Rodd Staples was fired under state government laws that allow senior public servants to be terminated without reason or notice,
Transport for NSW looking for new secretary November 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales government is on the hunt for a new secretary to head its transport agency in 2021. Transport minister Andrew Constance on
Transport for NSW boss proposes further restructures June 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales government’s main transport department could absorb corporate roles from two smaller organisations just months after the agencies experienced a major restructure.
Major NSW transport exec reshuffle to be finalised next month November 21, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales A major restructure of New South Wales’ transport agencies has led to a spill of at least 25 senior management roles, with decisions to be
Transport, Education, Health sectors fall short on probity policies June 5, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Education Three agencies have failed to comply with the NSW Procurement Board’s Direction for engaging probity practitioners, the NSW Auditor-General has found. The audit, released by
NSW chief Blair Comley leaves top job as Transport's Tim Reardon ascends November 10, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski News There’s changing of the guard in the New South Wales public service with head of the service, Blair Comley, leaving after three years. Stepping into
