Government News
Big firms are circling as the Government gets ready to drop billions on boats.
Published on: GovernmentCareer - Federal
Tassie tech spend ruffles feathers
Questions have been asked after the Tasmanian Government awarded almost $1 million to a ‘relatively unknown company’.
NDIS consultants cost big
Consultants for the NDIS cost almost $30 million in just two years.
Triggs warns of executive expansion
The fear of terrorism is leading the government to expand its executive powers, and legal experts are concerned.
Feds claim gas win
The Federal Government has secured an agreement with major firms on gas export controls.
Halls Creek in corruption cloud
WA’s Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) has searched shire offices in Halls Creek as part of a serious misconduct investigation.
Three tiers money effect checked
Academics have reported on the role of local government involvement in local and regional economic development strategies.
Logan backs battery build
Logan Council near Brisbane is going off the grid and installing a solar and battery system power provided by Telsa.
ICAC wants SA office overhauled
South Australia's corruption watchdog has called for an overhaul of the state's Public Trustee office.
NSW scores well in health comparison
Independent research has compared NSW’s healthcare performance against other states and countries.
Local cyber skills lacking
Experts say the Australian government needs more cybersecurity staff.
Melbourne launches homeless crackdown
The council has announced an “assertive” new approach to dealing with ...
Outbreak response launched in NT
An emergency vaccine program has been launched in response to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the NT.
WA Police pulled back from action
WA Premier Mark McGowan has accused the police union of “going rogue”.
NSW urged to talk about treaty
A large Aboriginal organisation is pushing for a treaty.
Scientists plan path to stars
Australian scientists have laid out their vision for the new national space agency.
Katherine pool pushing PFAS limit
PFAS readings in Katherine council’s public pool are close to the maximum level permitted.
Jail time for transport corruption
A former public transport official who received over a million dollars in kickbacks has been jailed for eight years and nine months.
Banks baulk at short BEAR window
The banking lobby is outraged at being given just one week to respond to draft accountability reforms.
Paris goal still possible
Experts say the world should still be able to reach the goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C ...
London strips Uber's licence
Uber has lost its licence to operate in London.