Government News

The NSW Government has been accused of wasting millions on a faulty TAFE IT system.

A new study says effective childcare reform could add tens of thousands to the workforce and bring a multi-billion-dollar economic boost.

Western Australia’s City of Vincent may leave the state's local government association, saying it is “out of touch” with ratepayers.

A Sydney councillor has been expelled from a fiery meeting amid a stand-off over asbestos response.

A federal tribunal has found public servants who suffer psychological harm from minor office disputes may be entitled to workers’ compensation.

Three-quarters of Australian voters realise corruption is not limited to unions.

Tasmanian mayors are taking pot shots at each other as the state’s amalgamation plans continue to take form.

Tasmanian doctors may be forced to take industrial action over a Government decision it says will wrongly divert “precious” public health dollars.

Aboriginal parents, students and educators want a consistent school funding model that actually delivers benefits.

The Queensland Government has given permission that could see Adani get started on Australia’s largest coal mine.

Workplace analysts say it will be 2050 before gender equality is widespread in the global workforce.

Livestock producers and rural families say “unprecedented” water shortages will hurt Australia's lamb and beef supply.

The Federal Government wants the contract for the controversial Roe 8 project signed before WA’s next election, despite it still lacking proper environmental approval.

The Coalition’s centrepiece industrial relations bill will be introduced in Parliament today, and has already kicked off a furore.

An investigation has found that WA’s Water Corporation failed on multiple occasions to identify asbestos dangers and inform staff and contractors.

Medical experts are calling for more air-pollution monitoring near Queensland mines.

Leaked documents suggest Clive Palmer could face a clean-up bill of over one billion dollars for his Queensland nickel refinery.

The AMA says Federal funding cuts are making it harder for hospitals to meet growing patient demand and to reach significant performance goals.

Controversial ‘call-in powers’ have been used to approve the development of a solar farm in the ACT.

One site has been ruled out as the Federal Government searches for a location for its nuclear waste dump.