Category: Law

The Queensland Supreme Court’s recent judgement that Mackay Regional Council’s application of a differential ratings system was invalid has prompted the state’s local government sector to call for new laws to protect revenue.

Surveillance of whistleblowers could breach parliamentary privilege.

Victims of the Blue Mountains bushfires in October 2013 have launched a class action against Endeavour Energy over an alleged failure to trim trees that fell on electrical conductors and burst into flames.

New NSW Premier Mike Baird has moved quickly to rearrange his front bench by protecting good performers.

Australian Public Service Commissioner, Stephen Sedgwick, argues that those employed by the government have long been asked to exercise judgement and discretion if entering into public debate.

Anger and accusations fly over why an official investigation took nine months with little detail of what damage was caused.

Electronic efficiency flicks the switch for national verification-as-a-service.

Neither police nor privacy protectors are keen on the prospect of keeping dabs on those not convicted of a crime.

Federal public servants and their union are gearing up for a once in a generation battle over entitlements, conditions and the future of the public service.

By Michael Grosser* The Queensland Government’s procurement practices and the acceptance of the role of probity advisors have evolved considerably since 2007 when it commenced the procurement activity for the…