Grattan Institute says fix infrastructure and defence procurement in Budget repair menu Economy & Industry A new report aims to provide the federal government with a ‘Budget menu’ advice on how to reduce public spending and increase revenue.
Minns praises COVID-19 public sector workers February 22, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry NSW opposition leader Chris Minns has praised the achievements of the COVID-19 pandemic NSW frontline workers.
PM&C questioned about consultants, ScoMo Cabinet secrecy breach, and energy policies October 28, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Culture Public servants from the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet appeared before Senate Estimates on Friday morning.
CPI up 5%, in highest rise since GST came in April 29, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The Coalition government and opposition have clashed over who is to blame for CPI jumping 5.1%.
Critics blast budget’s missing measures to close the gap, zero money for federal anti-corruption commission March 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry From experts, advocacy groups, minor political parties, to the opposition — here’s a round-up of the main takes from Tuesday’s budget.
Great Barrier Reef funding to keep business of natural wonder afloat March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment More than $60 million will flow to ‘vital science and research infrastructure’ as part of a budget promise to back jobs and businesses that rely on health Reef tourism.
Former department head unrepentant after ombudsman lashes excessive spending July 10, 2019 By Stephen Easton News An ombudsman’s investigation has found a former department head committed misconduct through inappropriate expenditure and by getting involved in a related information request from the Liberal Party, which sacked him once in government.
