Tagged NSW Department of Planning

New Infrastructure tzar for NSW picked from within

Community & Social

The new CEO of Infrastructure NSW has a track record of delivery on rail builds. Keeping the project pipeline pumping is his first priority.

Public servants receive support for blowing the whistle

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

Whistleblowers across Australia have been praised for speaking out against corruption in their government departments.

What is the Department of Agriculture’s role in the Murray-Darling? Not even Mick Keelty knows

By Stephen Easton

Economy & Industry

The Inspector-General of Murray-Darling Basin Water Resources, Mick Keelty, has delivered a withering assessment of the Department of Agriculture’s role in the water-sharing agreement, suggesting it worries too much about how taxpayer’s money is spent and gets in the way of projects.

‘Crucial accountability agency’ faces review after push from mining lobby

By Shannon Jenkins

Economy & Industry

The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission will be reviewed following an administration hiccup and mounting pressure from mining lobby groups. Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes said a two-month review would “ensure confidence in the speed, quality and impartiality of decision-making on major projects”.

Planning and Environment Secretary Carolyn McNally resigns

By David Donaldson

New South Wales

Carolyn McNally, secretary of the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, announced her resignation on Monday amid a post-election shakeup.

Ransom, hysterics & soaring prices: NSW value capture policy in action

By Julian Bajkowski

Community & Social

An overheated property market has state ministers, local councils and developers hot and bothered over who reaps the spoils.

NSW Department of Planning