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While the Federal Government continues its decentralisation push, over 1,800 staff have been cut in regional areas.
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NDIS review slams sluggish efforts
A large-scale review has found the NDIS will be rolled out late, and could rely on foreign workers.
PM reveals new power plan
The Federal Government says its new energy plan brings much-needed certainty, but some say it is shirking its own role.
Victoria hitting herd-level help
Victoria is on the verge of achieving the ‘holy grail’ of 95 per cent immunisation.
Track plan concerns conservationists
The Federal Government has ordered assessments of a plan to allow four-wheel-drive tracks along Tasmania’s heritage-listed north-west coast.
PFAS revealed in Gippsland swamp
The Department of Defence has found elevated levels of PFAS chemicals in animals in eastern Victoria.
WA considers Landgate sale
The WA Government could give private companies access to the state’s land sales data in an effort to repair the budget.
Federal Government could avoid CET
The Federal Government could ignore the Finkel review and work on its own plan to bring down electricity prices.
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.
NBN working on old issues
NBN Co says it is “working flat out” to resolve support tickets for new connections.
Defence theft detailed
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has provided new details on the theft of 30GB of “commercially sensitive” defence designs.
Basslink payback continues
There is a standoff occurring over the cost of mitigating last year’s energy crisis in Tasmania.
Kaspersky kept for now
The Federal Government has not banned beleaguered Russian anti-virus company Kaspersky Lab.
Privacy raised in triple-0 push
The NSW Government is considering high-tech triple-0 service upgrades, but there are privacy concerns already.
NSW bill to keep Springvale firing
The NSW Government will introduce new legislation to get around a land court ruling and keep the Springvale mine open.
Australia headed for UN table
Australia will be elected uncontested to the powerful United Nations human rights council this week.
Adani makes bold rail claim
Adani says it will soon start work on a rail link for its Carmichael coal mine, despite needing billions in finance.
Insurance shake-up detailed
The Federal Government has announced a major private health shakeup, but some say it should go further.
BCA backs lifelong learning
The Business Council of Australia wants a serious overhaul of higher education.
Birmingham lifts language bar
The Federal Government has announced new English language requirements for foreign tertiary students.
IMF knocks down local view
The International Monetary Fund has cut its growth forecasts for the Australian economy.