Federal officials spent $374 million on contracts tainted by concerns over conflicts of interest and inadequate records,according to an internal review.
Independent MP Sophie Scamps says she and integrity experts have drafted a “gold standard” recruitment process that would end the “jobs for mates” culture in federal politics.
Special Minister of State Don Farrell said the government had not ruled out referring the matter to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
The consulting firm that gained secret advice from former minister Stuart Robert has still not registered as a lobbyist,sparking criticism in Senate estimates.
Former deputy premier John Barilaro approached the chairman of ClubsNSW to back him in a bid to become the new boss of the embattled lobby group.
The sacking of chief lobbyist Josh Landis has sparked calls for a revamp of ClubsNSW,with some describing it as a backwards boys’ club.
Josh Landis pulled off a rare feat. He managed to get the leaders from the two major parties offside,and may have spurred renewed momentum for gambling reform.
The lobby group,which counts major tobacco companies as members,says vapes should be sold in shops from behind the counter.
The prime minister arrived in Lindsay Fox’s private helicopter for a barbecue at the billionaire’s mansion before he flew to the flood zone in Western Australia on Saturday.
NSW clubs claim to hold huge political power,to be a critical source of state revenue,and to do much to support local communities. These do not stand up to scrutiny.
The Albanese government has broken the curse of a nation too timid to stand up to the might of industry. Can Perrottet follow suit with his push against pokies?