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Victoria Police’s necessary and proportionate use of capsicum spray has come into question following an IBAC review of 15 investigations.

Would you forage for cans for a living? Plenty do. The 10-cent solution to drains backed up by the deluge of plastic is live.

The NSW Auditor-General’s Office and the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office have both found their states are struggling to manage their recycling.

Northern Territory Attorney-General Natasha Fyles has made it clear that “restoring trust in government” is a key goal for the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, which is expected to be running by mid-year, while Victoria hopes its own integrity reforms can have a similar effect.

When floods, fires or storms strike, the public sector needs its critical IT systems. Audits across three states suggest not all agencies are up to scratch, and offer useful recommendations on best practice disaster recovery planning.