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Tasmanian Treasurer Peter Gutwein could be held in contempt of Parliament.
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Macdonald found guilty of misconduct
Ian Macdonald has been found guilty of misconduct.
DIBP brought to account for fit-out
The Department of Immigration has been slammed for a planned $255 million office fit-out.
Federal tech spend soaring
Digital Transformation Minister Angus Taylor says the Government will spend nearly $10 billion on IT this financial year.
Locals lap up lake promise
Broken Hill environmentalists have welcomed a National Party MP's pledge to reform management of the Menindee Lakes.
NT bringing asbestos control closer
Asbestos control will soon be covered under in the Northern Territory’s Public and Environmental Health Act.
Shipbuilding base planned
A new centre will help Adelaide's Osborne shipyards prepare workers for $90 billion worth of shipbuilding.
QLD taking black lung seriously
The Queensland Government says it is ramping up efforts to tackle black lung.
Whistleblower ambo under review
NSW Ambulance is investigating a paramedic who raised concerns about the safety of patients.
Meth check finds rates rising
The National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program has revealed methylamphetamine is growing in prevalence across all regions of Australia.
Ex-ETSA boss backs nuclear
South Australia should switch to nuclear power, according to a former Electricity Trust of South Australia (ETSA) chief.
ACCC lines up power price check
The Federal Government has ordered the ACCC to look at retail electricity prices.
Councils cry out for funding return
Councils are pushing the Treasurer to restore indexation to Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) in the Budget ...
Childcare change passes
The Federal Government’s childcare system overhaul has passed the Senate.
'No Jab, No Play' could come to WA
The West Australian Government appears likely to introduce ‘no jab no play’ laws.
Banking inquiry brewing
The push for a commission of inquiry into Australia's scandal-plagued banking system is gaining momentum.
Science statement carries big claims
The Federal Government has issued a new National Science Statement ...
Anti-drone rules taking off
South Australian councils are restricting the use of drones.
Gold Coast election hearing planned
The Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has announced it will hold a public hearing about the 2016 Gold Coast City Council election.
Councils fight to keep TasWater
Tasmanian councils are fighting to retain control of TasWater.
$50 million smart fund opened
The Federal Government has put up millions to fund smart tech projects for local government.