The Queensland government wants to turn Translink into a new independent authority to fix the state's 'disjointed' transport network.
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Don’t even think about weaponising us, ICAC tells candidates
Local government candidates are being warned not to weaponise the ICAC ahead of council elections in September.
Two face criminal charges as Vic building regulator faces corruption probe
Two employees of Victoria’s Building Authority face criminal charges amid an ongoing investigation by the state’s corruption watchdog.
Queensland cracks down on smelly composters
Queensland has introduced tougher regulations for composting facilities after an ongoing battle against smelly waste.
Services Australia taken to task over myGov security
Users of myGov aren't adequately protected from fraud and Services Australia needs to improve and co-ordinate security, the Ombudsman says.
Tas integrity watchdog seeks feedback on misuse of resources
Tasmania’s public sector integrity watchdog has launched public consultation on the misuse of resources in parliamentary elections.
Qld councils release hit list of housing roadblocks
Queensland councils have identified the biggest bottlenecks preventing the development of almost 600,000 sites zoned for new homes.
NSW public servants ordered back to the office
The NSW Premier’s Department has issued a circular to government agencies saying it’s time for employees to return to the office.
CSIRO in AI deal with Google
Australia’s national science agency has announced a partnership with Google Australia to boost the use of AI in science.
Services Australia says outstanding claims reduced by 66 per cent
Government figures show Services Australia has added thousands more staff and reduced outstanding claims and call waiting times.