Paul Osborne
Staffing and purchasing key themes in corruption claims
Employment issues and procurement decisions are among the most frequent concerns raised with the new federal integrity watchdog. National Anti-Corruption Commission CEO...
Peter Dutton remains tight-lipped on shadow ministry reshuffle
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is keeping tight-lipped on a reshuffle of his frontbench. Colleagues of New South Wales Liberal MP Julian Leeser,...
‘No’ vote swamping ‘Yes’ in early counting everywhere except the ACT
The ‘No’ case is ahead in NSW, Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria as the first votes in the Indigenous Voice referendum are...
Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations
The new federal integrity watchdog has opened two investigations including a joint probe with a state agency. The National Anti-Corruption Commission has...
Airline customers could get better complaints system
An air travellers’ ombudsman could be set up to ensure complaints about poor service are handled better. The suggestion is included in...
Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal, gas projects
Bushfire survivors have urged the federal government to pause the approval of new coal and gas projects until environmental rules are overhauled....
Foreign ownership of agricultural land takes a slide
The total area of agricultural land in Australia with a level of foreign ownership has fallen by 10 per cent over 12...
Properties raided over human trafficking claims in ACT
A South American woman has allegedly been brought to Canberra as a slave in a home and business. ACT Police raided a...
Australia ‘unlikely’ to face recession despite pressure
Australia is expected to narrowly avoid a recession in the next year, despite higher interest rates and global economic pressures. The prediction...
Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform
The Albanese government has ruled out further tax reform this term as it seeks to bed down a raft of changes to...