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ACCC chair Rod Sims says he wants more debate on how to get better regulatory outcomes and reduce regulatory burdens.

AG spots overpaid, underworked bosses

Staff at state government agency Major Projects Victoria (MPV) are overpaid and underworked, the auditor-general has found.

Cashless welfare card in swipe at social reform

A trial has been launched for a cashless welfare card in one South Australian town, which community leaders say will save lives.

Outback archivers invited to city stash

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is offering two remote media and archive workers the opportunity to travel to the NFSA in Canberra to receive professional training.

Police glitch arrests to be compensated

Compensation will be paid after errors in the New South Wales police database led to the wrongful arrest of more than 100 young people.

State's rates stoush to be discussed

The West Australian Government says something needs to be done about council rates, but the Local Government Association does not want a cap.

Watchdog stalks dodgy cop claims

Queensland’s fraud squad is being investigated by the state’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) after media reports of corruption.

Carmichael hits big hitch in federal disapproval

The Federal Court has overturned Adani's federal environmental approval to build the Carmichael coal mine – a resounding win for environmentalists, but their joy might be short-lived.

Whistleblower study shows resistance

A new study suggests it is extremely difficult to blow the whistle without some blow-back.

More calls for 245-T compensation in WA

More authorities are joining the push for a fresh look into long-running claims of herbicide poisoning of government workers.

Big dump is best nuclear idea, Business says

Private lobby Business SA says establishing an outback nuclear waste dump would be the best economic move for South Australia, if the Government wants to engage in the nuclear industry.

SA spends millions after false power concession

The South Australian Government will spend $2.2 million on new software after almost $1.5 million was mistakenly paid to energy retailers.

Palaszczuk quiet on potential reshuffle

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has not ruled out a cabinet reshuffle or even the addition of extra ministers in a performance review later this year.

Sick leave taking big toll in Tas.

Sick days for Tasmanian public servants now cost over $70 million a year, leading the state’s Auditor-General to believe there is a growing culture of entitlement.

Warning that WA child checks could slip

The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has warned children could be at risk due to understaffing and a lack of resources at the WA Department for Child Protection and Family Support’s Working With Children Unit.

Spill responders watching oily tide

The Queensland Transport Department is scrambling to deal with an oil spill along a 10 kilometre stretch of water in the ocean south of Townsville.

Union fights to keep coal pay

The CFMEU has emerged as a surprise backer of the Labor Party’s 50 per cent renewable energy target, but their support is contingent on unprecedented assistance for workers.

Big Vic. road plan just as quiet as the last

Victoria’s Labor government is refusing to release the business case for a big new road project, prompting a revival of the type of criticism recently levelled at its LNP predecessor.

Harassment report takes Minister's job

Victoria’s Small Business Minister Adem Somyurek has been forced to resign from the ministry after bullying allegations made by his former chief of staff.

South Australia sued over use of health software

Software company Global Health Limited (GHL) is suing the South Australian Government for continuing to use the CHIRON patient management program without a valid licence.