Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games
Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.
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Forensic advance reveals suspect in decades-old murder
An inquiry has uncovered a potential suspect in the frenzied killing of Sydney man Ernest Head in the 1970s, in what was believed to have been a gay hate crime.
Key players to front flood inquiry on racecourse wall
Melbourne Water and the Victoria Racing Club are set to face questions about the Flemington Racecourse wall as part of an inquiry into the 2022 flood disaster.
Racism killing Aboriginal children: youth commissioner
The deaths of Aboriginal boys Cassius Turvey and Elijah Doughty have been raised in a Senate inquiry by WA's youth commissioner who says racism is taking lives.
Hate inquiry claims absolute rubbish, says ex-top cop
A controversial interview by an ex-detective has been the focus of an inquiry into gay hate crimes as it examines the high-profile case of Scott Johnson.
New workplace laws are ‘life and death legislation’
Businesses across Australia have spent millions of dollars on a campaign against workplace reforms that unions say stop gig economy worker deaths.
Police no-show at inquiry a ‘slap in the face’: senator
WA Police are a no-show at a Senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children, leaving many questions unanswered.
‘Harrowing’ disability report reveals need for change
A royal commission has made 222 recommendations, including new laws to enshrine rights for those with disabilities.
Apprentice tradie dies after construction site fall
A teenage worker has died after falling at a Brisbane city worksite in the second construction fatality in days, prompting a union to demand a safety revamp.
‘Disturbing’ disability report to finally be laid bare
A long-awaited final report by the disability royal commission will make for "disturbing reading", a senior government minister has warned.
Former Qantas CEO Joyce faces extraordinary jail threat
A coalition senator has delivered a remarkable threat to former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, suggesting jail is an option if he doesn't front a parliamentary inquiry.
Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of running a "protection racket" for Labor premiers by excluding state issues from a COVID-19 inquiry.
Child abuse inquiry’s final findings to be revealed
A commission of inquiry into Tasmanian government responses to child abuse allegations in state-run institutions will release its final report.
‘Litany’ of failures to protect children from abuse
An inquiry has found failings across multiple state government agencies in responding to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse in Tasmania.
Kids in care sexually abused for decades, inquiry finds
Tasmania's premier has apologised to child sexual abuse survivors after an inquiry found failings across multiple government institutions.
Technology exacerbates worst aspects of rental crisis
The real estate industry is accumulating huge amounts of information on homebuyers, renters and those looking to inspect homes, a housing inquiry will hear.
PwC spin-off firm ethics under investigation
The finance department is considering whether the spin-off company of scandal-plagued consultancy firm PwC is ethically sound enough for government contracts.
PwC took ‘whatever it takes approach’, review finds
A scathing review into PwC following the tax advice scandal found the firm overlooked poor behaviour and took a whatever it takes approach to business.
‘Whatever it takes’: PwC’s poor behaviour exposed
A scathing review into PwC following the tax advice scandal found the firm overlooked poor behaviour and took a whatever it takes approach to business.
Renters at risk of having personal data hacked
Huge amounts of information being gathered on renters has left them exposed to being victims of massive data breaches, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
Child abuse risk at detention centre ‘live and current’
It will take years to close a troubled youth detention centre described as being a "live" sexual abuse risk, Tasmania's government says.
Treasury warns rent freezes would reduce housing supply
Rent controls have been found to limit housing supply and the quality of homes, as well as disproportionately befitting high income earners.
‘Whatever it takes’: PwC’s poor behaviour laid bare
A scathing review into PwC following a tax advice scandal found the firm overlooked poor behaviour and took a "whatever it takes" approach to business.
Long-awaited disability inquiry report to be released
After hearing from more than 10,000 Australians over four years, the disability royal commission's final report and recommendations will be released.
‘Disturbing’ disability inquiry report to be released
After hearing from more than 10,000 Australians over four years, the disability royal commission's final report and recommendations will be released.
Transport accused of running Qantas ‘protection racket’
An inquiry examining the blocking of additional Qatar Airways flights has had limited luck getting vital information from Transport Department officials.
Senator delivers spray at transport stonewall on Qatar
An inquiry examining the blocking of additional Qatar Airways flights has had limited luck getting vital information from Transport Department officials.
‘Disturbing’ disability report set for public release
After hearing from more than 10,000 Australians over four years, the disability royal commission's final report and recommendations has been released.
COVID royal commission backer says things have changed
The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.
Banks push back on mandates to stay in rural Australia
Increasing branch closures across rural Australia have raised the possibility of forcing banks to operate a minimum number of country outlets.
Feds must take lead in salvaging Comm Games: inquiry
A Senate inquiry has called for the federal government to facilitate finding a replacement Australian host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.