Government inches towards public schools funding deal with states Australian Capital Territory Despite promises from successive governments since the Gonski review, the SRS has never been met in Australian public schools.
Chris Barrett flags opportunities for energy and housing in 2024 Victorian budget May 9, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Chris Barrett shares his reflections about the first state budget to be delivered on his watch as head of the Department of Treasury and Finance.
Queensland ‘most transparent government’ in the nation with new cabinet paper proactive release scheme May 2, 2024 By Melissa Coade News Queensland papers about final cabinet decisions have been released within the first 30 days, for the first time in any Australian jurisdiction.
Critical findings against NSW system used to claw back state debt and unpaid fines May 1, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The state watchdog found that between March 2018 and March 2019, the NSW garnishee orders system did not comply with the state’s own laws.
Victoria’s canned Commonwealth Games inquiry grapples with access to department documents May 1, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Interim report finds Victoria’s ambitions to host the Commonwealth Games were beleaguered with underestimations of costs and negotiation timeframes that were too short.
‘Pretty standard’: Treasurer dismisses GST complaints, urges jurisdictions to work together March 15, 2024 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Jim Chalmers says governments asking for more commonwealth money is not an unprecedented phenomenon and ‘pretty standard’.
Vic inquiry asks how prepared the government is for climate disaster February 25, 2024 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A parliamentary inquiry wants to understand how the state is dealing with climate change adaptation and climate disaster preparedness.
Scully: Uplift in NSW housing supply will take time January 19, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The NSW minister for planning warns that “once-in-a-generation planning reforms” will take some time to boost the housing supply.
Premium Insights and analysis NSW rebuilds essential public services amid $1.7 billion budget deterioration December 15, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A reduction in the national GST pool for NSW and federal infrastructure cuts has hit the state hard, with receipts $1.9 billion lower.
Premium Insights and analysis Canberra’s ‘beautiful’ design continues to adapt to planning vision November 13, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Lucy Turnbull believes Canberra’s green streets, boulevards, and wide footpaths have adapted well to growing urban density over the years.
NSW makes major workforce investment for childhood sector October 10, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social NSW puts $12.2 million towards scholarships for early childhood education and care workers to grow the state’s available educators.
Spending cuts for politicians’ pay and consultants to service cost-of-living hikes September 19, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s first Budget delivers a $4 billion improvement over four years; says he inherited a ‘decade of damage’.
Murray-Darling Basin concerns prompt review for water compliance September 15, 2023 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The government has ordered an independent review of the inspector-general for water compliance amid questions about the office’s ability.
Premium Insights and analysis How rushed decisions can be public enemy number one in public administration August 29, 2023 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Here’s what mandarins have to do to improve outcomes for the community if they are serious about public service.
Open, frequent data to uplift Queensland department’s social housing policy August 21, 2023 By Melissa Coade News Queensland’s social housing register has commenced quarterly reporting, with a commitment to use the open data platform to help understand trends.
