Retired public servant Robyn Kruk has been appointed to an independent panel that will inquire into government responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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PM ‘looking forward to re-engaging with local government’
Prime Minster Anthony Albanese says he looks forward to re-engaging with local councils and will re-establish the Australian Council of Local Government.
National Cabinet announcement falls short for councils
ALGA has vowed to put demands for full voting membership on the agenda of its first National Cabinet meeting.
Labor promises robodebt Royal Commission
Labor will establish a Royal Commission into the robodebt debacle if it wins office at the upcoming federal election.
Labor promises $10b for social housing
Labor has promised a $10 billion social housing splurge in its reply to the federal budget.
Labor pledges voice for councils on National Cabinet
A Labor government would bring councils onto National Cabinet.
Christopher Pyne consultants engaged by drone company
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
Labor calls for infrastructure-led COVID recovery
Labor says investment in nation-building infrastructure is needed to resurrect the national economy.
Overhaul of APS sees cuts to govt depts
Federal government departments will be reduced from 18 to 14, with several departments to merge.
Robodebt under review
The federal government is reviewing its controversial automated welfare debt collection system.