The VPS is subject to creeping and pervasive politicisation, the state’s Ombudsman has found.
Category: Politics
Sunshine Coast Mayor bows out with salutary warning
Party politics has no place in local government, says the outgoing LGAQ president.
Embattled minister denies ‘grand conspiracy’ over public servant’s activities
The NSW transport minister has sidestepped questions about her knowledge of political activities by a public servant in her department.
Vale Brian Langton, former minister and Kogarah Mayor
Premier Chris Minns says he is saddened by the loss of former NSW minister and Kogarah Mayor Brian Langton.
Premier Jacinta Allan unveils new cabinet
Victoria’s new premier Jacinta Allan has named her cabinet following the resignation of Dan Andrews.
Former APS Commissioner to probe texts as senior public servant stands aside
Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has been asked to stand aside pending an independent investigation of partisan texts he’s alleged to have sent.
Victoria inks $380m settlement over abandoned Games
Victoria’s decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games has been settled with Games bodies at a cost of $380 million.
Gov can direct public servants to do work supporting Voice
Victorian public servants have been told the government has the right to direct them to do work supporting an Aboriginal Voice to parliament.
DSS public servants involved in deception of ombudsman
Three senior DSS public servants were involved in the deception of the Commonwealth Ombudsman, the Robodebt Royal Commission found.
ICAC finds former NSW Premier engaged in corrupt conduct
The ICAC has found former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in serious corrupt conduct in relation to a $5.5 million grant awarded in the electorate of her then boyfriend, MP Daryl Maguire.